Build a sensible fundraiser
An attractive item still needs to fit your cost, resale price and expected demand.
A useful starting pointStart with the fundraising goal and compare quantity, decoration and likely selling price before committing.
Industries we serve
School and nonprofit merchandise
Fundraising merchandise for Lehigh Valley schools and nonprofits.
Put your budget behind items that support your mission: fundraisers, donor appreciation, volunteer recognition, spirit wear and enrollment or event kits. Our team helps match the product, quantity and print materials to the people you want to reach.
Get school & nonprofit ideas →Personal help from our team · Product, print and apparel guidance
Common challenges. Practical starting points.
Make the most of a mission-driven budget.
The goal comes first. Then we choose the item, message and format that fit.
Thank donors thoughtfully
Different giving occasions call for different ways to show appreciation.
A useful starting pointCoordinate a useful gift with a thank-you card or impact brochure, and build tiers when the budget allows.
Recognize volunteers
Volunteers need to feel appreciated and be easy to identify during busy programs.
A useful starting pointPair event tees or badges with practical drinkware and a clear, personal thank-you.
Create spirit wear people want
Sizing, colors and a small order can make apparel planning complicated.
A useful starting pointCompare youth and adult options, decoration methods and order quantities before choosing the final range.
Welcome students and event guests
Open houses and enrollment events need organized information and a memorable introduction.
A useful starting pointBuild a simple folder or bag kit with approved program information, writing tools and a useful keepsake.
Eight relevant product categories
A focused shortlist starts here.
Our team confirms the selected product, minimum quantity, decoration, stock and delivery timing before you approve the order.
Spirit tees, hoodies & caps
School, club and program apparel planned around size ranges, colors and decoration.
Explore spirit wear →Fundraising drinkware
Mugs, bottles and tumblers for resale programs or event keepsakes, with current costs quoted first.
Explore drinkware →Totes & drawstring bags
Useful carriers for enrollment information, participant supplies and fundraiser merchandise.
Compare bags →Pens, pencils & desk items
Budget-conscious writing tools and everyday reminders for students, families and supporters.
Explore writing tools →Wristbands, stickers & small handouts
Compact options for awareness days, school events and larger attendance counts.
Plan event handouts →Donor & volunteer gifts
Practical appreciation gifts matched to the contribution, occasion and per-person budget.
Explore appreciation gifts →Enrollment & event kits
Coordinated welcome bags, information folders and participant items for a clear first impression.
Build an event kit →Fundraising brochures & print
Program brochures, donor information, thank-you cards and enrollment handouts with a consistent message.
See print packages →Published industry case study
Door County Historical Society: a fundraiser with a take-home keepsake.
Published nonprofit example from Wisconsin. This is an independently sourced project, not a Sunburst Promos client project.
- The occasion
- The society promoted its July 12, 2025 Root Beer Festival as its largest annual fundraiser.
- The merchandise
- Its event announcement offered special commemorative root beer mugs for purchase alongside tastings, floats and history activities.
- The purpose
- The announcement states that event proceeds support the society’s work. The mugs gave visitors an additional purchase option connected to the event.
For your organization: match merchandise to the event experience, then check costs and a realistic resale price before ordering.
Source: Read the society’s original event announcement ↗Merchandise + print, coordinated
Tell the story behind the fundraiser or program.
Give donors, families and volunteers a clear introduction with fundraising brochures, enrollment information, event schedules and coordinated thank-you print.
1,000 full-color tri-folds from $399 print-only.Design help included with Standard from $499. You approve a proof before printing.
See brochure packages and specifications →Common questions
Plan with fewer surprises.
Can you work within a fixed school or nonprofit budget?
Yes. Start with the total budget or a per-person target, approximate quantity and deadline. Our team will compare realistic product and decoration options and explain product minimums before you approve an order.
How should we choose merchandise for a fundraiser?
Share the audience, expected demand, target selling price and fundraising goal. Compare the quoted product, decoration, setup and delivery costs before setting a resale price. Sales and fundraising results depend on your program.
Can one order serve students, volunteers and donors?
Yes. A coordinated program can use different items for different groups. Each item may have its own minimum and production schedule, so the quantities and delivery plan are reviewed together.
Can spirit wear include youth and adult sizes?
Many styles offer both, but the range varies. Send your estimated size breakdown, preferred colors and artwork so available styles and decoration costs can be checked.
Can you help with donor appreciation and volunteer recognition?
Yes. Gifts, apparel, cards and program brochures can be planned around the occasion and budget. A useful item with a thoughtful message can connect the thank-you to your organization’s work.
Can you coordinate enrollment or open-house kits?
Yes. Ask about bags or folders, pens, approved program information and a small keepsake. Provide the event date, expected attendance and any school or organization logo requirements.
Your industry. Your goals.
Give your mission a practical plan.
Tell us what you are raising money for, who you want to thank or which event is coming up. A budget range, quantity and deadline help keep the recommendations realistic.
- Tell us the goal, quantity and date.
- We narrow the product and print options.
- Review pricing and a proof before production.
Get school & nonprofit ideas & pricing
Tell us a little about the project. Our team will reply with a short list of options that fit your quantity, budget, and deadline.
Prefer to talk? Call Us at (484) 273-2239