Choosing promotional products for non-profits means more than just giveaways; they’re conversation starters, community-builders, and tangible reminders of your mission. Finding items that resonate with your audience and align with your budget helps reinforce your mission in a thoughtful, effective way.
Why Promotional Items Work for Non-Profits
The right promo item can tell your story and serve as a daily reminder of your cause. So, how do you choose the right product for your audience? Below, we break down product ideas for some of the most common types of nonprofit marketing — from community outreach and budget-friendly giveaways to volunteer and staff apparel.
Community Outreach Essentials
Stress relievers are perfect for health-centered nonprofits, animal shelters, and veteran support organizations. These handy items come in thousands of shapes, including paw prints, awareness ribbons, hearts, and more, making it easy to match the design to your cause.
Creative, colorful, and incredibly versatile, bandanas are ideal for pet adoption events, outdoor fundraisers, and community festivals. They offer large imprint areas for artwork, sponsor logos, or cause-related messaging.
Socks are the ultimate combo of fun and functional. They allow for all-over branding and are always in demand. Consider including them in your walk-a-thon registration bags or gift to donors and volunteers. Custom socks are available in multiple styles, like ankle, crew, athletic, and knee-high, to match your audience.
Budget-Friendly Handouts That Still Make a Statement
When you’re looking for high-volume giveaways, these affordable items offer excellent ROI:
Seed paper is an eco-friendly, memorable giveaway. Available in a variety of shapes, including hearts, ribbons, butterflies, and more. There are also options with insert cards for more room for messaging. Great for sustainability-focused groups, Earth Day campaigns, or memorials.
Customize them to match your branding and print a short slogan, call to action, or website. Ideal for outdoor benefit concerts, charity runs, and cause awareness campaigns.
Lapel pins are small but impactful. Use different designs or colors to denote volunteer levels, donor tiers, or years of service. People love collecting them, especially if there’s a goal to reach.
Great for end-of-year giving campaigns or a “Christmas in July” event. Custom ornaments keep your organization top-of-mind during the season of giving. Bonus: they’re easy to mail and store.
Volunteer & Event Staff Uniforming
Branded apparel not only builds unity, it also makes your team easy to identify at events and in the community.
Ideal for event staff, volunteers, and community walks. This affordable and comfortable option comes in 65+ colors, perfect for color-coding teams or aligning with your brand palette. Use the different colors to help the community easily identify who to ask for help or use as different team colors.
For a more polished look during media events, fundraisers, or donor events, the Sport-Tek Micropique polo is a favorite. It combines the classic polo style with moisture-wicking comfort, making it great for active event days.
Make Your Event Shine with Branded Signage
Clear signage and branded setups don’t just look professional, they guide guests, attract attention, and boost credibility.
This 2-in-1 tablecloth adjusts to fit 6’ or 8’ tables. Machine washable and reusable, it’s a smart long-term investment for frequent use in a variety of venues. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, we suggest the LazerLine table throw.
For outdoor festivals, markets, or volunteer days, a sturdy, branded tent offers shelter and visibility. Ours comes with a rolling bag for easy setup and transport.
Great for photo booths, info stations, or behind your main table. This backdrop comes with a double-sided backdrop to easily use at multiple events. If you have multiple campaigns throughout the year, you can buy replacement graphic covers for the same metal frame.
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