Fundraise for your nonprofit with custom merch

Bonfire makes it easy to sell quality custom merch that inspires & connects your supporters with your cause.

100% free • Easy setup • No inventory required

T shirt fundraiser for mission trips
T shirt fundraiser for mission trips
T shirt fundraiser for mission trips
T shirt fundraising for communities
T shirt fundraising for communities
T shirt fundraiser for social causes
T shirt fundraiser for social causes

Bonfire is trusted by

A suite of apparel fundraising tools & features that work for your nonprofit

Special perks, from us to you

Special perks, from us to you

Reduced donation fees

Once your nonprofit is verified, all of your processing fees are reduced from 8% to 3.5%.

Verified nonprofit badge

A symbol of trust that lets your supporters know their money will directly benefit your organization.

Customizable organization
profile pages

Your nonprofit’s home to tell your story, highlight active campaigns, and show off your fundraising stats.

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Illustration of two hands clapping with stylized rays of light behind them.
Illustration of two hands clapping with stylized rays of light behind them.
Illustration of three stylized figures, two with hats and one with short hair, set against a teal background with small colorful stars.
Illustration of three stylized figures, two with hats and one with short hair, set against a teal background with small colorful stars.
Illustration of three stylized figures, two with hats and one with short hair, set against a teal background with small colorful stars.

Support for your supporters

Support for your supporters

Launch peer-to-peer event fundraisers

Enhance your organization’s events by empowering your community to launch peer-to-peer t-shirt fundraisers on your behalf.

Send personalized thank you notes

Thank the supporters who launched campaigns on your behalf by sending them a thank you email from your Campaign Dashboard.

Receive direct payouts from
Giving Campaigns

Supporters connect their campaigns to your nonprofit so all of the money they raise is sent directly to your organization.

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Helpful data where you need it

Helpful data where you need it

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Downloadable supporter information

Easily export the contact information of your supporters across all connected campaigns in a .CSV format.

Access to platform integrations

Maximize your fundraising efforts by integrating your Bonfire campaigns with other fundraising platforms like GoFundMe Pro.

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Illustration of documents, a graph, and a pencil.  Represents data analysis or report generation.
Illustration of documents, a graph, and a pencil.  Represents data analysis or report generation.

Verify your nonprofit to get access to these exclusive fundraising features

Nonprofits making an impact with custom merch on Bonfire

How to start a t-shirt fundraiser for your nonprofit

Three t-shirts stacked on top of each other. The top shirt is gray, the middle is light blue, and the bottom is navy. Each shirt has a different design.
Three t-shirts stacked on top of each other. The top shirt is gray, the middle is light blue, and the bottom is navy. Each shirt has a different design.

Design or upload artwork

Design or upload artwork

Upload your artwork or create your own design in our design tool.

Upload your artwork or create your own design in our design tool.

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A tablet displaying a dark t-shirt on an online store. The t-shirt has a small logo on it.

Launch & promote your campaign

Launch & promote your campaign

Launch your nonprofits fundraiser and notify your community about the campaign.

Launch your nonprofits fundraiser and notify your community about the campaign.

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A cardboard box opened to reveal a white garment inside. The box is light brown and appears to be new.

Shirts are printed & shipped

Shirts are printed & shipped

Once your fundraiser is over, we will print and ship your donors their orders.

Once your fundraiser is over, we will print and ship your donors their orders.

A man and woman stand smiling near a window.  They are wearing matching t-shirts with a small design. The woman has her arm around the man.
A man and woman stand smiling near a window.  They are wearing matching t-shirts with a small design. The woman has her arm around the man.

COLLECT THE MONEY RAISED

COLLECT THE MONEY RAISED

Collect 100% of the profits you raised for your nonprofit.

Collect 100% of the profits you raised for your nonprofit.

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A dark gray hoodie with a teal dog and the word "Rescue" printed on it, next to an open brown shipping box.
A dark gray hoodie with a teal dog and the word "Rescue" printed on it, next to an open brown shipping box.

Sell high-quality custom products your supporters will love

Our catalog has 150+ products for you to design and sell for your nonprofit. We have everything from shirts, hoodies, mugs, totes, water bottles, hats, and so much more!

Open an online merch store for your nonprofit

Display all of your nonprofits merch in one place with an online merch store on Bonfire. They're easy to setup, free to use, and can be customized to match your brand.

Selection of merchandise from various organizations, including apparel and books.  Each item is displayed on a separate card.
Selection of merchandise from various organizations, including apparel and books.  Each item is displayed on a separate card.

FAQs

What type of nonprofits are eligible to use the nonprofit fundraising features?

Are nonprofit chapters eligible to use all of the nonprofit fundraising features?

How do I verify my nonprofit on Bonfire?

Should I claim my campaign profits as ‘donations’ or ‘sales’?

What happens if my organization loses its nonprofit status?

My nonprofit status is pending, can I start using the nonprofit features now?

How can my customers get a receipt for tax purposes?

How can I use the supporter information I get from my campaign?

What type of nonprofits are eligible to use the nonprofit fundraising features?

Are nonprofit chapters eligible to use all of the nonprofit fundraising features?

How do I verify my nonprofit on Bonfire?

Should I claim my campaign profits as ‘donations’ or ‘sales’?

What happens if my organization loses its nonprofit status?

My nonprofit status is pending, can I start using the nonprofit features now?

How can my customers get a receipt for tax purposes?

How can I use the supporter information I get from my campaign?

What type of nonprofits are eligible to use the nonprofit fundraising features?

Are nonprofit chapters eligible to use all of the nonprofit fundraising features?

How do I verify my nonprofit on Bonfire?

Should I claim my campaign profits as ‘donations’ or ‘sales’?

What happens if my organization loses its nonprofit status?

My nonprofit status is pending, can I start using the nonprofit features now?

How can my customers get a receipt for tax purposes?

How can I use the supporter information I get from my campaign?

Online fundraising options for individuals, groups and organizations

Verify your organization's nonprofit status to get access to all of our fundraising benefits

Diverse hands gently hold and lift small hearts.
Diverse hands gently hold and lift small hearts.