Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 17, 2009

With a just a couple of clicks, Twitter Mosaic allows you to create a mosaic of the avatars of your Twitter Followers that can be placed on t-shirts, tote bags, mousepads, mugs, business cards, etc.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

If you really care about making the world a better place, buy a trendy bag. – Amy Schiller – The Atlantic – “Charity is for patsies.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

We had branded magnets, Academy Day tote bags, t-shirts, and stickers that were all promoted across channels thanks to our internal partners. We also ensured the campaign was cohesive across channels — a key way to do that was with premium and match offers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

You can also try a value exchange campaign, where you offer a free item (such as a tote bag or a bumper sticker) to gather phone leads, then cultivate them into regular givers. Two weeks for testing and 2-4 weeks to run the best creative variations. 7) Develop acquisition campaigns that you can run for a long time.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The company that donates surplus tote bags with their logo on them for families at your food pantry to use when shopping is an inkind donor. Yeah, it would be nice to have your organization’s logo on the tote bags, but if money to purchase tote bags isn’t in the budget this year, the donated ones will work just fine.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Replicate popular paintings or prints from your collection using fabric products including scarves, tote bags, clothing, and tea towels. . Here are some ideas for offering items that are exclusive to your museum shop: . Work with a local artist to create artworks inspired by your collection.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

You can put together a small gift bag for your volunteers that includes goodies that align with your organization’s mission. If you’re an environmental organization, seed packets or a reusable tote bag are both mission-centric gifts that your volunteers might enjoy taking home!

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Volunteer opportunities are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Everyaction

APRIL 17, 2018

We loved connecting with so many clients and friends (gifting our fine booth attendees with EveryAction branded swag, including but not limited to: tote bags, scout books, and our favorite “Build the World You Want” t-shirts).

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Send branded merchandise: If your nonprofit has the budget, include branded merchandise like stickers, tote bags, and mugs with the welcome packet so people can celebrate their new membership.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Here''s a glimpse into what we are working on so far for 2015: Travel offset program in partnership with TerraPass Ride-share program Composting of food and utensil waste at hotel Ethically-sourced and reusable tote bags, registration materials, and tchotchkes Reduction of paper-waste by offering digital collateral option for vendors Banning plastics (..)

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NTEN

AUGUST 7, 2013

Here''s a glimpse into what we are working on so far for 2014 and beyond: Travel offset program in partnership with TerraPass Ride-share program Composting of food and utensil waste at hotel Ethically-sourced and reusable tote bags, registration materials, and tchotchkes Reduction of paper-waste by offering digital collatoral option for vendors Banning (..)

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2013

” Look out for tote bags from them in the near future! “We’re super happy with the way the campaign turned out,” says Amber. "It was really easy once we decided to sit down and do it.” Through TechSoup, Teespring offers nonprofits $300 worth of design consulting and account management free of charge.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Pens, tote bags, notecards, little bags of candy and other branded items may be right for your organization under certain circumstances, such as tabling at a big event. But think about the image you want to project for your organization and consider more budget-friendly print materials.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Offer supporters incentives based on the number of hours they’ve volunteered, such as t-shirts, tote bags, or water bottles. Prizes: If all else fails, free stuff can be a strong motivating factor to keep volunteers interested in what you have to offer.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Send fundraisers complimentary t-shirts, mugs, hats, tote bags, or other stylish merchandise. Many peer-to-peer fundraisers will get involved because of their passion for your mission, but it doesn’t hurt to offer a few tangible rewards, too. You might offer incentives like: Branded merchandise. Prizes for top fundraisers.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 18, 2018

The product options are endless: tote bags, limited-edition button sets, sweatshirts, water bottles, mugs. Every once in awhile consider running a swag promotion, something like "receive a sticker with every donation" or "get a t-shirt for $25." Or if you have a store, drop an email every so often and encourage them to check it out.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

T-shirts will likely be the most beneficial type of merchandise for marketing since they have plenty of design space and will naturally be shown off, but you can also spread the word with products like hats, tote bags, and mugs. See what your supporters are interested in buying, and start building out your store.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

Items you can sell include: Dog bowls. Pet grooming tools. Pet apparel (such as dog shoes or a warm dog sweater). Human apparel (such as shirts, facemasks, and hats). Water bottles. When the items you sell are aesthetically pleasing and useful to buyers, they’ll do more than raise immediate funds.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 13, 2011

The winner, and her/his nominator will receive: 11 x 14 Generous Blogger Poster Have Fun, Do Good tote bag Profile on Have Fun, Do Good I'm looking forward to reading your nominations! Share the link to your post in the comments of this post, along with a way for me to contact you.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A few tea bags, a small container of local coffee, some chocolate, another packaged sweet of some sort, and something unique to your organization, like a branded mug can be nice. Beware of water bottles, tote bags, and similar items that could become clutter, as many of us already have too many. It just needs to be sincere.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Branded products, such as t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even pet clothing, allow your nonprofit’s most passionate supporters to better represent your cause and make for thoughtful gifts. This blog is a guest post by the team at Bonfire. Selling merchandise can be a helpful additional revenue source.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Merchandise fundraising platform: A merchandise fundraising platform allows you to create and sell your own custom goods, such as t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more. Robust solutions offer a wide range of features, from a data dashboard to tracking fundraising progress to team and individual fundraising pages.

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NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2011

You can sign up for 8 hours of volunteer work -- shifts vary from stuffing tote bags, to manning the registration table -- and in exchange, you'll get a discounted $199 registration. With that in mind, this year, we’ve set up a process to get more NTEN members to connect in person at the conference for less.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For example, you might offer a free t-shirt, hat, tote bag, or face mask. Here are some fundraising incentives you can provide: Merchandise – Offering customized merchandise is a great way to raise awareness of your mission and offer your fundraisers something to be proud of.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2015

Nonprofit Technology Conference and Leading Change Summit volunteers manage information and registration lines, provide assistance to speakers, help exhibitors and sponsors in the Science Fair, and stuff (and stuff and stuff) tote bags with exhibitor/sponsor materials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2007

Sewing students, as they develop more skills, make the tote bags, back packs, and purses which are brought to the USA and sold by volunteers at church fairs and the like, thus making the sewing school self-sustaining. That's an example of the bags. Many of us who are connected to the Sharing Foundation purchase items as gifts.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2011

What it entailed was simple: " visit one of the four Rock & Recycle centers to pick up a recycle bag; return it filled (empty water bottles and aluminum beer cans) and you'll choose your reward, such as the Festival's commemorative T-shirt, the official collectible Festival poster, or a Rock & Recycle tote bag. "

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2014

The redeemable rewards could grant them access to benefits they might not otherwise have: meet with a curator about a specific work in a collection, limited edition tote bags not available for purchase, behind the scenes tours, free parking, or even subscriptions to magazines. Special Benefits.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

If all else fails, be like Jimmy and lower your standards: our NTC intern has offered to stuff tote bags for a modest amount of money, unlimited soda, and control of the stereo. Hire the Right People.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

I'll send the first person to post the names of five amazing, effective, fun to read nonprofit blogs a Have Fun * Do Good mug or tote bag (your choice). I have my list of favs that I often use, but I would love to highlight some new ones. Thanks for your help!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

And I have the tote bag to prove it. My tote bag - one of only 500 printed for the occasion - a collector's item! Author: Seth Merritt. Williamsburg, Virginia is America's #1 Farmers Market! PS: To my esteemed colleagues in Austin I say, being in the top 20 ain’t bad, but try harder next year! :).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Show us how you feel about TechSoup by wearing the "I love TechSoup" button that's included in your tote bag. We look forward to seeing you there! Share the Love (and the Savings)! Drink ticket supply is limited, so get that button on your badge early!

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

If you want to sell merchandise, print your sponsors’ logos on your t-shirts, hats, and tote bags to give them exposure for their support. Consider what their interests are and what they value. You can also bring in sponsors and partners to offset costs.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

Stop by booth #59 sporting your ClientTrack Skippy Pin (included in your conference tote bag) to receive a complimentary gift and meet the most passionate and expert technologists in the human services industry. Confluence. Come measure the steps you take with a personal pedometer! Data Systems International. Forum One Communications.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Authentic engagement: No b t like tote bags or fake emergencies. “ We hope you find their advice useful as you navigate 2019! Mark Rovner , founder and CEO of Sea Change Strategies. Deeply understanding why the donor supports you and delivering on her (or his) expectations. Superb content. Great donor service.

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