What is a gift store, and how does it work?
A gift store is a private branded store your organization funds. You send each recipient a link or code by email or text; they open the store, pick their own product, size, and color, and check out free. Print Your Cause prints each item on demand and ships it straight to them.
Is there a minimum order for gifts or bulk shirts?
No. Gift stores have no minimums and no inventory — one thank-you gift works the same way as a thousand, because every item is printed on demand as it is claimed. Bulk orders are quoted per order, so you order exactly the quantity your event needs.
How much should we spend on employee or donor gifts?
There is no magic number — a gift that fits the person beats an expensive one that never leaves the drawer. With a Print Your Cause gift store you set the budget per person, each recipient chooses within it, and nothing is spent on gifts that never get claimed.
Should a nonprofit spend donation money on donor gifts?
Handled thoughtfully, a modest thank-you is stewardship, not overhead — it keeps your mission visible and your donors feeling seen. And because a gift store carries no upfront inventory, no program funds sit in boxes: you pay only for the gifts that get claimed, and supporters can also buy their own gear anytime.
How much do bulk custom t-shirts cost for an event?
Bulk pricing depends on quantity, garment choice, and print complexity, and per-shirt cost generally comes down as quantity goes up. Print Your Cause quotes each bulk order individually, so you only pay for what your event needs — and if your group is smaller, a no-minimum store may fit better than a bulk run.
How far in advance should we order shirts for an event?
Earlier is always safer. A gift store can be live in about one business day, and items ship as people order. For a bulk run, reach out as soon as you have your event date — we will work backwards from it so production and delivery comfortably beat the day.
What does it cost to start a gift store?
Gift stores are free to start: no setup fees, no minimums, and no inventory to buy. You fund the gifts you give — to donors, employees, volunteers, or members — and anyone else can shop your store on their own. Bulk event orders are quoted separately based on quantity and garments.