5 Things Every PTA Wishes They Knew Before Ordering Spirit Wear
, by Megan O'Connell, 2 min reading time
Planning a school spirit wear fundraiser? Discover five simple tips that can help your PTA or PTO save time, boost participation, and create spirit wear families will actually want to wear. Learn from our experience working with schools and make your next fundraiser your best one yet.
If you've ever been in charge of ordering spirit wear for your school... first of all, thank you.
Seriously.
Most people don't realize how much work goes on behind the scenes. You're collecting sizes, answering parent questions, chasing down late orders, comparing vendors, staying within budget, and somehow trying to make everyone happy.
We've worked with enough PTAs and PTOs to know it's no small job.
So, we wanted to share a few things we've learned along the way that can make your next spirit wear sale much easier.
1. Less Is Usually More
It can be tempting to offer ten different designs, six shirt colors, and every apparel option imaginable.
But here's what we've found...
One or two really great designs almost always outsell a huge collection.
Keeping your preorder simple makes it easier for families to choose, easier for volunteers to manage, and often results in a smoother fundraiser.
2. Don't Be Afraid to Raise Money
One question we hear all the time is, "How much should we make on each shirt?"
The truth is, families understand that fundraisers help support the school. Whether you're raising money for field trips, playground equipment, teacher appreciation, or classroom supplies, most parents are happy to support a great cause.
You don't have to be the cheapest—you just need to offer something people are excited to buy.
3. Great Designs Sell Themselves
We've all seen spirit wear that feels outdated or looks like every other school shirt.
When a design feels fresh, modern, and unique to your school, families are much more likely to wear it long after the fundraiser ends.
That's exactly why we spend so much time creating custom artwork instead of using cookie-cutter templates.
4. Give Parents an Easy Way to Order
Online ordering has changed everything.
Parents can order whenever it's convenient, volunteers spend less time organizing paperwork, and there's no need to collect cash or handwritten order forms.
Simple ordering usually means more participation.
5. Choose a Partner, Not Just a Printer
Anyone can print a shirt.
The difference is having someone who answers your emails, helps with design ideas, makes changes when needed, and wants your fundraiser to be successful.
That's how we approach every school we work with.
When your fundraiser succeeds, we celebrate right along with you.
We're Here to Help
Whether you're planning your first spirit wear sale or you've been doing them for years, our goal is to make the process easy from start to finish.
From custom designs and online spirit stores to bulk orders and fundraising ideas, we're here to help you create apparel your school community will actually love to wear.
Because at the end of the day, spirit wear isn't just about selling shirts.
It's about bringing your school community together.
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