3 Merch Items That Volunteers Actually Use (and Thank You For)

by BRND | May 22, 2025 | Christian Schools, Churches & Ministries, Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries, Non-Profits, Schools, Strategy & Inspiration, Team & Culture

If you’ve ever handed a volunteer a branded pen and watched it disappear forever into the cosmic void known as the junk drawer… you’re not alone. Most volunteer merch is the same story: cheap, generic, and instantly forgettable. It feels more like a checkbox than...

How to Use Stickers to Boost Nonprofit Awareness & Donor Loyalty

by BRND | May 22, 2025 | Christian Schools, Churches & Ministries, Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries, Non-Profits, Schools

Stickers might seem like small potatoes—but for nonprofits, they’re one of the smartest marketing moves you can make. They’re portable. They’re personal. They’re low-cost. And most importantly, they’re powerful at turning supporters into ambassadors without asking...

Why Branded Totes Are the Underrated Hero of Event Merch

by BRND | May 22, 2025 | Christian Schools, Churches & Ministries, Event Marketing, Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries, Non-Profits, Schools

Totes are the quiet workhorses of the merch world. They’re not flashy. They’re not techy. They’re not the kind of item people brag about on Instagram. But they get used—constantly. And that single factor makes branded totes one of the smartest merch moves for...

How to Roll Out Merch for a Church Campaign or Series

by BRND | May 22, 2025 | Christian Schools, Churches & Ministries, Industries, Non-Profits, Schools, Strategy & Inspiration

Planning a sermon series, giving campaign, or outreach initiative is already a major lift. You’re coordinating messaging, volunteers, creative assets, Sunday content, events, and probably trying to keep ten people aligned on the same vision. But too many churches...

Volunteer Merch That Builds Belonging at Small Churches

by BRND | May 21, 2025 | Churches & Ministries, Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries, Strategy & Inspiration

You don’t need a massive budget to make your volunteers feel valued. In fact, most churches overestimate what it takes to make someone feel seen. Volunteers don’t want big, flashy gifts—they want simple, intentional touches that remind them their time, presence, and...

What to Include in a Church Guest Welcome Kit

by BRND | May 16, 2025 | Churches & Ministries, Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries

First-time guests decide whether they’ll return within minutes. Before the sermon. Before the worship set. Sometimes before they ever sit down. The environment, the energy, the clarity, and the hospitality all work together to communicate one thing: You matter here. A...