{"id":25042,"date":"2023-10-19T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.customink.com\/?page_id=25042"},"modified":"2023-10-20T10:03:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:03:12","slug":"funding-the-future-fundraising-success-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/funding-the-future-fundraising-success-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding the Future: Fundraising Success Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

This December, we\u2019re focusing on what it means to give back\u2014whether that\u2019s by supporting our communities, helping a favorite content creator get a new venture off the ground, or creating custom rewards for supporters of your dream project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use <\/span>Custom Ink\u2019s online fundraising platform<\/span><\/a> to raise money and awareness for just about anything\u2014it\u2019s easy and completely free. Simply create your design, tell your story, and share it with your network. We offer hundreds of different products to choose from, and each campaign can feature up to six different products or colors. Best of all, we\u2019ll handle all the logistics, from inventory to shipping, so that you can focus on your cause!<\/span><\/p>\n

We love celebrating our customers\u2019 successful fundraising campaigns and seeing how they use their custom gear to raise awareness for important causes or promote their businesses. Read their inspiring stories, then start your own fundraiser\u2014or check out existing campaigns and pledge your support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caring for California Condors<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Peregrine Fund\u2019s Condor Program Director, Tim Hauck, raised over $4,000 to benefit the Condor Recovery Program in Arizona and Utah. The program\u2019s efforts support the reintroduction of these unique birds back into the wild, as well as monitoring a 110-bird flock year-round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Our custom items have created an identity for the program in a new and exciting way,\u201d Tim told us. \u201cWe are reaching our existing condor enthusiasts and a new group of people who didn\u2019t even know about The Peregrine Fund or our recovery effort to reintroduce California condors.\u201d The fundraiser featured a design contest for The Peregrine Fund\u2019s custom t-shirts; the winner, Tatum Talbot, had drawn inspiration from seeing the condors in their desert habitat during a trip to Marble Canyon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCustom Ink\u2019s<\/span> fundraising campaign<\/span><\/a> makes it easy to reach the public and share the story of the condor and the work we are doing to recover the species,\u201d Tim says. \u201cIt is also a great way to get <\/span>t-shirts<\/span><\/a> that commemorate this occasion into the hands of our supporters with ease. Not to mention, it allows the public to donate directly to the condor program. Custom Ink makes it easy!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefiting Bulldogs in Florida<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

After Shug and Bruce\u2014a pair of charismatic bulldogs\u2014went viral on TikTok, their owner, Rachel Givens, decided to create custom t-shirts and hoodies featuring the dynamic duo to fundraise on behalf of the Florida English Bulldog Rescue (FEBR).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shug and Bruce<\/p><\/div>\n

Custom Ink\u2019s Design Services team helped Rachel bring her design to life using sketches she provided. The campaign raised more than $1,000 for FEBR, assisting the organization with its mission to provide medical attention, food, and care to neglected and abused bulldogs. \u201c<\/span>Custom Ink made me realize how easily I could use our platform to help others,\u201d Rachel says. \u201cIt made me emotional [\u2026] because it was this \u201cah ha\u201d moment of not only will people be wearing stuff with my dogs on it, but they\u2019ll be helping a great organization.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Shug and Bruce can wag their tails, knowing that the gear bearing their logo will continue to have a pawsitive impact over time, raising awareness and boosting visibility for the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#GratefulAF For Good Health<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Alysia Pope, a health coach and lifestyle consultant, wants to ensure quality healthcare is accessible to all. That\u2019s why she decided to start a fundraising campaign to benefit the Black Women\u2019s Health Imperative, a program dedicated to <\/span>increasing access to health insurance, decreasing death rates, eliminating health disparities, creating accessible reproductive health options, and making Black women\u2019s health an imperative for the government and community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alysia, working under the online handle PurelyPope, had an established brand rooted in gratitude as a central pillar of wellness. The design for her fundraising gear featured the hashtag \u201c#GratefulAF\u201d to emphasize her message, with all proceeds going directly to the Black Women\u2019s Health Imperative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c[Custom gear] allowed me to spread my message and remind my community of the lessons and practices we need to carry on with us throughout our day,\u201d Alysia tells us. \u201cMy hope is that when anyone is wearing my gear, they\u2019re reminded of the message.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Advocating for the AAPI Community<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Law student Joy Kim wanted to fight against hate crimes targeting the AAPI community. Her fundraiser, featuring apparel designed with the phrase \u201cUnapologetically Me,\u201d was the perfect way to raise both money and awareness. The campaign\u2019s proceeds benefited the <\/span>Asian Americans Advancing Justice \u2013 Asian Law Caucus<\/span><\/a> (AAAJ-ALC), a nonprofit that funds everything from legal assistance to voting rights to advocacy for media representation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Joy Kim<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201c[\u2018Unapologetically Me\u2019] is my way of saying that I will no longer apologize for taking up space or feel bad for looking different, speaking a different language, or coming from a different culture than my non-Asian counterparts,\u201d Joy explains. \u201cI also felt like that phrase was something many could relate to, whether they are Asian or not. As more racial injustices come to light, minorities should not feel the need to apologize for wanting equality in this country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Going Green With Custom Gear<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Content creator Savannah Toal is passionate about plants, a fact reflected in her popular blog, Plant Savvy, and TikTok presence. She wanted to create a fundraiser to use her network to raise money and awareness for the American Horticultural Society, creating opportunities for future gardeners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Savannah Toal<\/p><\/div>\n

Savannah\u2019s custom merch features a modern leaf design and the Plant Savvy logo. \u201cCustom ink helped me to bring to life an idea I had and I\u2019m very glad that they wanted to work with me,\u201d says Savannah. \u201cI was really proud of everything we accomplished together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Merch for the MS Society<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Content creators Jo Johnson and Matt Overby wanted to create merch for their business that would benefit a cause close to their heart. In honor of Jo\u2019s mother\u2014who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when Jo was only three years old\u2014the duo directed a portion of the proceeds from their fundraiser to The MS Society, an organization devoted to raising awareness about the disease, funding research, and providing support to people with MS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The campaign\u2019s custom gear featured references Jo knew would resonate with their audience. \u201c<\/span>The ideas for the designs came from a few different videos where Matt had some relatable one-liners and feedback from the people who enjoy following along with us,\u201d she says. Custom Ink took those ideas and spun them into polished designs, and the end result was a successful campaign that will continue to raise awareness for an important cause.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daring to Defy the Limits<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Jacob Agnew was struggling with the decision to quit college when a friend introduced him to TikTok; soon after he joined, his video about his experience living with cerebral palsy went viral overnight. Finding himself with a sizable network\u2014or, as Jacob puts it, \u201ca beautiful community of 600k+ people\u201d\u2014gave him the opportunity to pay it forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI believe it is important to show people no matter what life throws at you, you can always \u2018Defy The Limit\u2019 and that there\u2019s no such thing as a disability, just ability,\u201d Jacob wrote on his fundraising page. With funds benefiting the <\/span>Cerebral Palsy Foundation<\/span><\/a>, Jacob\u2019s campaign contributed to a mission that funds research, supports individuals and families, and builds more inclusive and accessible communities for people with disabilities. The campaign\u2019s supporters left impactful messages of encouragement, with some donating additional money beyond the cost of their gear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEver since the launch of my campaign, Custom Ink has helped me create merchandise for my community on TikTok and helped me give back to charity,\u201d Jacob wrote. \u201cI\u2019ve always dreamed of helping people like me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ready to get started?<\/span><\/i> Begin your fundraising journey today<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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This December, we\u2019re focusing on what it means to give back\u2014whether that\u2019s by supporting our communities, helping a favorite content creator get a new venture off the ground, or creating custom rewards for supporters of your dream project.\u00a0 You can use Custom Ink\u2019s online fundraising platform to raise money and awareness for just about anything\u2014it\u2019s easy and completely free. Simply create your design, tell your story, and share it with your network. We offer hundreds of different products to choose from, and each campaign can feature up to six different products or colors. 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