Services
MERCH DEVELOPMENT
Your cause deserves merch that people are proud to wear and excited to support. We create thoughtful, mission-driven merchandise that not only raises funds but also builds awareness and community around your nonprofit. As a nonprofit ourselves, we understand the unique challenges you face and design solutions with your needs at the center.
Our Strategy
Merch Development is more than printing t-shirts. It’s about creating products and experiences that tell your story, expand your reach, and give supporters a way to show their pride in your mission. Our team specializes in nonprofit work, so we know how to design strategies that fit your budget, engage your community, and make every piece count.
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We help you define the right mix of merchandise that fits your audience and your goals. From brainstorming ideas to mapping out what sells best, we build a plan that is realistic and impactful.
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Good design makes your cause stand out. We create visuals that carry your mission, look great in print, and keep your nonprofit’s brand consistent across every product.
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You don’t need to worry about juggling printers or manufacturers. We handle sourcing, quality checks, and production timelines so you can focus on your mission while we make sure your merch arrives on time.
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Selling online should be simple. We set up nonprofit-friendly e-commerce solutions that make it easy for supporters to buy your products, whether it’s a one-time campaign or a permanent store.
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We help you avoid the headaches of boxes stacked in your office. From small batch runs to ongoing fulfillment, we set up systems that keep inventory organized and orders moving smoothly.
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Great merch deserves to be seen. We create campaigns that connect your supporters to your products, so your community knows what’s available and feels excited to purchase.
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Your merch can go further with outside support. We look for grant opportunities and sponsorship tie-ins that reduce your costs and make it easier to launch strong merchandise campaigns.
Why Us?
We're not just a digital agency that supports nonprofits. We're a nonprofit too.
Built for Impact, Not for Invoices
We know what it’s like to juggle volunteers, tight budgets, and ambitious goals because we’ve lived it. That’s why every piece of merch we create is simple, cost-effective, and designed to actually move your mission forward.
For-profit agencies don’t see merch as mission work. They treat it like another profit center, not a way to grow your community and inspire donors. We started Uprise to flip that model and put nonprofit missions before profit margins.
| Feature | Uprise | For Profit Agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit specific expertise | ★★★★★ | ★★ |
| Merch strategy & planning | ★★★★★ | ★★ |
| Design for causes | ★★★★★ | ★★ |
| Vendor partnerships | ★★★★★ | ★★ |
| E-Commerce setup | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Inventory & fulfillment | ★★★★★ | ★★ |
| Event merchandising | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Grant & sponsor tie-ins | ★★★★★ | ★ |
| Nonprofit pricing | ★★★★★ | ★★ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. We specialize in creating merch strategies that work within nonprofit budgets. We also look for grants and sponsorships to cover costs whenever possible so you only pay what is necessary.
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We help with everything from t-shirts and hats to tote bags, mugs, stickers, and custom items unique to your mission. If your supporters can wear it, use it, or proudly display it, we can make it.
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We manage the entire process. That includes design, sourcing vendors, production management, and fulfillment. You do not need to juggle multiple vendors.
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Yes. We build simple e-commerce setups that make it easy for supporters to order your products and just as easy for your staff or volunteers to manage.
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We work with nonprofit-friendly systems that keep inventory organized and fulfillment stress-free. We can recommend options that fit your team’s capacity, whether that is a volunteer-led setup or a third-party solution.
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That works too. We often help nonprofits create event-specific merchandise that drives excitement on the day and continues to spread awareness afterward.
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Absolutely. We design marketing campaigns that connect your products to your community, whether through email, social media, or on-site promotions.
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We are a nonprofit ourselves. That means we understand the challenges of fundraising, volunteer management, and mission-driven work. For-profit agencies see merch as another sales channel, while we see it as a tool to advance your mission.
READY TO SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE?
We’re here to help your nonprofit reach more people, raise more support, and let you spend more time on what matters most - your mission.
192% increase
in average monthly web sessions
Over $910,000
raised in digital marketing grants for our clients
55% boost
in volunteer participation
Website Development
We build stunning, easy-to-use websites that even your grandma could run, with tools to recruit donors, wrangle volunteers, and boost your visibility without breaking a sweat.
Advertising & Marketing
From Facebook to postcards, we help your nonprofit grow bigger, louder, and prouder by getting your message in front of the right eyes at the right time.
Design & Branding
Nonprofits need good design because if your flyer looks like it was made in Microsoft Paint circa 1998, people notice—we make your cause look professional, powerful, and unforgettable.
Social Media Management
We turn your socials into discovery machines, helping new supporters find you and longtime fans stay excited about what you’re doing next.
Database Builds
Our database setups keep your donor info organized, your outreach perfectly timed, and your sanity fully intact.
Analytics & Reporting Dashboards
We turn data into plain English (and colorful charts) so you can spot trends, prove impact, and keep your mission moving forward.
Google Workspace Management
Think of us as the IT fairy godparent who makes sure Gmail, Drive, and all the Google-y bits just… work (with way less wand-waving).
Merch Development
Our merch makes people line up to give you money and wear your cause proudly. That’s what we call a win-win.