3 Merch Ideas That Actually Work for Church Volunteers

by BRND | May 14, 2025 | Churches & Ministries, Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries, Strategy & Inspiration

Church volunteers are the heartbeat of a ministry. They show up early, stay late, fill in gaps, teach classes, greet strangers, run tech, hold babies, set up chairs, and do a hundred invisible tasks no one sees. But if your appreciation strategy is limited to a rushed...

Branded Merch for Churches, Ministries, and Faith-Based Orgs

by BRND | May 14, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Schools, Strategy & Inspiration

If we’re being honest, most church and ministry merch feels like an afterthought. A logo on a cheap shirt. A mug that sits untouched in a cabinet. A tote bag that looks like it was rushed through a design template. None of it reflects the heart or the mission of the...

3 Fundraiser Merch Ideas That Don’t Feel Like Fundraisers

by BRND | May 13, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Schools

Let’s be honest—most school fundraiser merch feels like… a fundraiser. A T-shirt with a giant logo in a color nobody asked for. Hoodies that look okay in the mockup but feel scratchy in real life. Designs that scream “please support us,” instead of “you’ll actually...

Why Screen Printing Isn’t Always the Right Choice for School Merch

by BRND | May 13, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Schools

Screen printing is the default for most school merch—and for understandable reasons. It’s familiar, inexpensive, widely available, and easy for vendors to produce quickly. If you’re printing a hundred field-day shirts or outfitting a volunteer team, screen printing...

Best Custom Water Bottles for Schools: What to Know Before You Buy

by BRND | May 13, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Schools

Custom water bottles are one of the most practical, visible, and universally loved items in school merch. They show up in lunchboxes, backpacks, classroom desks, gym bags, and sports practices. And unlike most paper handouts or flimsy freebies, a good water bottle...

3 Simple Merch Touches That Elevate Any School Open House

by BRND | May 13, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Schools

Your open house isn’t just a tour. It isn’t just a slideshow. And it definitely isn’t just another date on the school calendar. For most families, it’s the moment they’re quietly asking themselves one big question: “Can I picture my child here?” That’s why small...