Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any costs to get started?
There are ZERO out of pocket expenses. We front all of the design, production, and fulfillment costs for all of our cause partners, and then at the end of the campaign, we will simply send you a donation with the profits.

How much do you pay out for a merch campaign?
The donation payout depends on the size of the design, the garment type, the logo placements, and the quantity sold. For example, if we are selling a basic t-shirt and the design is a simple logo on the front left chest, we will be able to design, print, host on our website, ship and fulfill the order for a cost of $19. So if we sell the t-shirt for $30, we will be able to start donations at $11 per sale once we reach 10 items sold.

Is there a minimum amount of items we have to sell?
We need to sell a minimum of 10 items to be able to make a donation. If we sell fewer than 10 items, there is no financial penalty on your part, but we won't have any profits to donate as the initial sales cover our design and production costs to launch the products.

How do you pay out the funds?
We are able to payout the funds via PayPal, Zelle, or Check, which will be sent via USPS. Payouts will be sent 3-4 weeks after the end of the campaign.

Do we have to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit to accept a donation?
Not at all. We can send the donation directly to you, another indivudual, a nonprofit, or another business.

When can we expect the donation?
At the end of the campaign with enough sales to produce a donation, please allow us 3-4 weeks to send the total to you depending on the payment method you choose.

Will we be taxed for the money we make through a partnership?
No, you will not. We will send the payout to you as a donation/gift.

NOTE: If you are purchasing merchandise from us, and then selling independently outside of our website; an event, personal sale, etc. you may liable for any applicable taxes. Please consult with a tax advisor for better information.

Do we get merch for ourselves?
If you would like to acquire custom merch for yourself, we often provide the opportunity to use the money raised from sales. We will simply deduct the cost of the items requested from your donation total. Your items will also be based on production costs and not the selling price.

Can we add extra garments to our campaign? For example, can we also do hoodies as well as t-shirts?
For adding extra garments, there are no additional charges to provide those options. We simply take our costs (design, hosting, production, shipping, etc) out of each garment sale.

Do you help with marketing the items?
We do. We will be posting the items on our @spreadgoodshop Instagram feed and share updates through IG Stories in collaboration with your account to maximize reach.

What is the largest we can print on a garment?
The maximum art size that Spread Good Shop can print is 12 inches by 14 inches.

What materials are the garments?
Majority of the t-shirts are 100% cotton, with some leaning towards an 80/20 cotton poly blend. Hoodies and other fleece fabrics generally are a blend of 80/20 to 50/50 cotton/poly. 

What kind of files do I need to send if I'm providing my own logo/design?
We can accept JPG, PNG, PDF, AI, and PSD. We just ask that the resolution is 300 DPI (dots per inch) and the minimum image size is 200px by 200px. For best results, we recommend a resolution of at least 1500 x 1500 pixels.

Do you custom design logos if I don't have anything made?
We do! If you are partnering with us on a Spread Good merch campaign, a custom design is included in the process free of charge. Simply send us a sketch of your idea, a photo, or let our team design something off of your thoughts!

NOTE: If you are not launching a Spread Good merch campaign and submitting a bulk order, there will be an additional charge for custom design.

What makes a merch campaign successful?
The success of the merch campaign depends on our partners sharing the campaign with their supporters! We will post to our @spreadgoodshop Instagram account and request collaboration so that as many people as possible see it. The more people that see the merch campaign, the more opportunity to get sales.