It’s not up for debate – fundraisers love custom tees. Relay for Life, Jump Rope for Heart, United Way – we’ve all owned these shirts or know someone that has. But why? Well, here are 6 fantastic reasons your fundraiser needs custom tees, too.
1. To Create Unity
Something that makes us human is that we come in all shapes and sizes. But, when people come together and wear the same shirt, they become one unified force. Long after the fundraiser is over, these custom shirts are a simple reminder that you belong to a community.
2. To Raise Awareness
You know what’s better than 1 billboard? 1000 billboards. When your supporters wear your custom shirts, they help advertise your fundraiser wherever they go! Adding a website link or social media hashtag to the shirt design can also help spread the word and increase your stream of donations.
3. They’re Affordable
When bought in bulk, custom t-shirts are surprisingly inexpensive – especially if you stick to just a few ink colors. You can either sell them for a low price or even encourage others to sell at a markup, with profits going directly to your fundraiser.
4. Establish Your Name
Let’s face it, most people just can’t afford to donate to every fundraiser that crosses their path. When we see something more often, we’re more likely to invest our time and money.
Recent examples include Livestrong bracelets and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped raise millions of dollars for their cause. Getting the word out there with custom shirts is always a smart way to earn trust and increase donations!
5. Giveaways!
Some of us love to give, others need a little reinforcement. Customer shirts are great for raffles, silent auctions, or just as participation prizes to encourage people to get involved. If your fundraiser participates in tabled events, handing out printed tees in exchange for a ‘like’ on social media can really help bring attention to your cause in a fun exchange.
6. To Encourage Dialogue
Finally, your supporters have these amazing shirts – now what? Well, they can be representatives of your cause too! Whether wearing custom shirts around the office or around the town, custom tees encourage conversation and hopefully create healthy dialogue.
Start Designing!
So what are you waiting for? Start designing some custom shirts with ooShirts for your fundraiser today! Our super low prices and high quality mean you get more bang for your buck! Happy fundraising!
