Mission Trip Fundraising Guide: Using Shirts to Fund the Trip
Mission Trip Fundraising Guide: Using Shirts to Fund the Trip
Raise support and build team unity with a shirt fundraiser, step by step.
Set a team goal, calculate your cost per shirt from a free quote, price it so each sale contributes to the goal, and ask the whole church to pre-order. Order with enough time for 2-5 business days of production plus shipping, and have shirts ready before the trip.
Last updated: October 2026
How It Works
Set the goal
Total needed, divided by team members.
Design with meaning
A verse and trip name people are proud to wear.
Promote
Share with family, church and friends with a firm deadline.
Order and deliver
Pre-orders become your bulk order, plus matching team shirts.
Math your team can use
Profit = (selling price - cost per shirt) x shirts sold. Example only: at $13 profit per shirt, a team that needs $5,000 would need about 385 sales, so a bigger audience or higher-value items like hoodies may help. Your real cost depends on your quote.
Team shirts and supporter shirts
Many teams order matching team shirts for the trip and a separate supporter shirt for the fundraiser. Both can share the same artwork.
Promotion that works
Announce in service, share the mockup on social media, and give a clear deadline. Pre-orders mean you only print what is sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shirts should we sell?
Divide your goal by profit per shirt, then check that number against your realistic audience.
When should we start?
Several months before the trip if possible, with the order placed three to four weeks before you need shirts.
Can we do youth and adult sizes?
Yes.
Do you have a mission trip collection?
Yes, see Mission Trip Apparel.
Is there a minimum order?
No strict minimum on DTF. Bulk screen printing pricing starts around 24 pieces.
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Get Your Mission Trip Quote
Send your logo, quantity and deadline. Free digital mockup before anything is printed.