Merch your supporters actually want to wear is one of the most effective fundraisers there is. Stella & Sage builds fundraising directly into your team store, so every hoodie and tee sold moves your cause forward.
How it works
- Start a campaign. From your store's admin page, click Start a Fundraiser and name your cause — a season fund, a trip, new equipment, a charity.
- Set the amount per item. Choose how many dollars from each sale go to the fundraiser. The price your supporters see already includes it — total transparency.
- Connect the payout account. The cause connects its own bank account through Stripe, the payment platform behind Apple Pay and Shopify. Setup takes about five minutes.
- Share your store. Every purchase automatically sets aside the fundraising amount. Supporters can see a live progress bar toward your goal.
Where the money goes
Funds move directly from the store to the cause's bank account on an automatic weekly schedule. Stella & Sage never holds or controls the funds — Stripe transfers them straight to the recipient. No invoices, no checks, no chasing anyone down.
Why it beats traditional fundraisers
- No door-to-door selling or handling cash
- Supporters get something they'll actually use — quality apparel with your logo
- Progress is visible: stores show a live goal bar so everyone can rally
- It runs itself: printing, shipping, and payouts are all automatic
Ready to raise money with merch? Create your store, then start a fundraiser from your admin page. More guides live on our Resources page.
