Merchandise that helps your cause raise more.

Why charities and not for profits use branded merchandise

Charities and not for profit groups use promotional products for a lot more than brand awareness. Fundraising merchandise gets sold at stalls and events to raise direct income. Awareness day items like temporary tattoos, pins and balloons get handed out to spread a message cheaply and visibly. Lapel pins in particular are a staple for appeal days and membership drives, giving donors something small and wearable to show their support. Volunteer and donor thank-you gifts matter too. A small branded item acknowledges the people who give their time or money without blowing a tight budget. Marquees and signage get used at street stalls, community fairs and fundraising events where visibility and a professional look help draw people in and build trust on the day.

Popular fundraising and charity merchandise types

Lapel pins are one of the most common items for charities, used for appeal days, membership and donor recognition, and available in a range of shapes and sizes. Temporary tattoos are a low-cost way to engage kids and families at events or awareness campaigns. Confectionery items, such as branded jelly bean bags and billboards, work well for fundraising sales tables and thank-you gestures. Calico bags are practical for resale, merchandise stalls or as an eco-friendly giveaway. Pens are a reliable low-cost item for sign-up desks, info stands and general giveaways. Balloons and marquees help with event presence, whether that's a street stall, fun run or community day. A wooden money box style item can also suit donation drives or novelty fundraising.

How to choose by occasion, budget and quantity

Start with the occasion. An appeal day or awareness campaign usually calls for a small wearable item like a pin, or something visual and shareable like a temporary tattoo. A fundraising stall benefits from resale-friendly items such as bags or confectionery, priced to allow a margin when sold on. Thank-you gifts for volunteers or major donors can be a step up in quality, something they'll actually keep and use. Budget matters a lot in this sector, so it helps to decide on a per-unit target early and build a quote around it rather than picking a product first. There's no published minimum order quantity, so the best approach is to build an instant online quote for a few options and compare real pricing before deciding on a quantity.

Branding and print methods for charity merchandise

Most charity and fundraising items are branded with screen printing, pad printing or digital full-colour print, all suited to adding a logo, campaign name or appeal message clearly and affordably. Lapel pins typically use methods suited to metal finishes for a sharp, durable result. Embroidery suits textile items where a stitched logo adds a more premium feel, useful for thank-you gifts. Every order comes with free artwork support and a free digital mockup, including vectorising a supplied logo if needed, so you can see exactly how your branding will look before committing funds that could otherwise go to your cause.

Why order charity and fundraising merchandise from Good Things

Good Things is Australian-owned with over 12 years in business and offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Charities and not for profits get the same live online pricing as any other buyer, with an instant quote built in a few clicks and no traditional checkout to navigate. Freight across Australia is generally charged at cost, though a range of products in the catalogue ship free, worth checking if budget is tight. Good Things is rated Excellent on Trustpilot with hundreds of reviews and is a member of 1% for the Planet through its eco Good Range, which can suit organisations wanting their merchandise to reflect their values.