Fundraising made easy.
Designs that are as unique as your organization.
Why choose a merchandise fundraiser?
Merch fundraisers are a great option for organizations of all sizes, whether you're just starting out and building connections with your community are a well-known and trusted resource.
It's a great way to build brand recognition for your organization, raise awareness about your mission, and incentivize supporters.
Online merch sales are also a relatively low-effort option for fundraising. While marketing your collection is important, we do our best to make it as easy as possible for you! We're here to support you in any way we can to maximize your success.
Why choose Detezi?
Detezi's fundraising program was created specifically to support animal-oriented organizations. With over 15 years of experience in animal welfare and fundraising (4 years as Detezi!), we understand the barriers that many organizations hit when trying to raise money to support their mission.
We do our best to make fundraising as easy as possible! We work with you to create a unique, hand-illustrated design that represents your organization. You'll also receive a digital marketing package that includes product photos, graphics, and tons of information on running a successful campaign.
Unlike other online fundraising websites, orders are shipped as soon as your supporters place them, increasing customer satisfaction - and, in many cases, increasing your sales!
How much money can we raise?
20% of sales from your online collection will be donated back to your organization, plus 10% of any additional Detezi products purchased at the same time.
There's no limit to how much you can raise with a merch fundraiser! On average, small organizations raise around $200-300, but some groups have raised more than $1000.
How much do we need to sell to raise $100?
Each of the following would raise $100:
- 18 crewneck tees
- 16 v-neck tees
- 12 crewneck sweatshirts or hoodies
- 17 tote bags
- 25 mugs
Sell all five of these, and you'd have over $500!
Organization requirements
We accept organizations of all sizes, from brand new rescues to long-established shelters. Opportunities are available for organizations that have not yet received 501(c)3 status. At this time, we are only able to accept organizations that are based in the US.
Detezi advocates for progressive and inclusive animal welfare. While we respect every organization's right to make the decisions that they think are best for the animals in their care, we may choose to not work with organizations who utilize harmful training methods, have excessively restrictive adoption processes, promote misanthropic narratives, or otherwise cause harm to people, animals, or the community. If you'd like to learn more about best practices in training and behavior, barrier-free adoption programs, or supporting the humans in your community to create a better world for animals, check out our educational resources or contact us with questions!
What's with the scheduling fee?
Part of Detezi's mission is to make fundraising more accessible to new and small organizations who cannot afford large, up-front costs. We do not make a profit from fundraising collections. On average, we spend about 10-15 hours per fundraiser on creating a design, creating the collection and marketing resources, and managing all of the background tasks necessary for successful fundraising.
To keep our fundraising program sustainable, we do require a $25 scheduling fee for online fundraisers. This helps us cover some of our costs without reducing the percentage of sales donated. We understand that this is a barrier for some organizations; if your organization cannot afford the scheduling fee, please reach out to us via our contact page to discuss other options.
How long do fundraisers last?
We currently offer two options for online fundraisers: limited-edition collections, which typically run for 2 weeks, and permanent collections.
Not sure what works best for you? We're happy to help you choose the option that is best for your organization!
Can my org order merch to sell at events or give to volunteers?
Yes! We offer wholesale pricing to organizations who would like to have inventory on hand for in-person sales. To make wholesale pricing as inclusive as possible, we have a 10-item minimum requirement.
Can my org submit our own art?
We consider outside art on a case-by-case basis. Depending on your artwork and situation, we may recommend running a fundraiser through a different channel to maximize your success.
