Creative T-Shirt Fundraising Design Ideas for Schools & Nonprofits

Custom T-Shirt Fundraising Made Easy

At CAUSETEAM, we make it simple to design and sell high-quality custom t-shirts + other mrech that raise awareness, build community, and support the causes you care about most.

Whether you're launching a CausePage fundraiser, opening an Online Shop, or placing a Bulk T-Shirt Order, our design library is full of inspiration to bring your vision to life.

From school spirit wear to nonprofit outreach, our curated collection of real fundraising tees helps you see what’s possible—and what’s popular.

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Medical CauseTees

Support those facing health battles with meaningful, wearable messages. These custom medical fundraiser apparel designs help raise funds, spread awareness, and show solidarity for medical journeys of all kinds. Whether you're launching a medical t-shirt fundraiser or honoring someone with cancer awareness shirts, these CauseTees offer a powerful way to wear your heart—and your support—on your sleeve.

Be Like Debbie dark navy crewneck sweatshirt – cancer awareness apparel featuring bold white and orange heart graphic text in support of Debbie. Custom fundraiser sweatshirt for medical causes.

Fight for Frank light blue hoodie with bold navy text and gold ribbon graphic for childhood cancer awareness. Custom cancer support hoodie design for fundraising campaigns.

Fighting Cancer Together bright pink t-shirt featuring bold white text and awareness ribbon graphic. Custom medical t-shirt design for cancer fundraising and support groups.

Her Sight Is Our Fight gray long sleeve shirt supporting hemangioma awareness. Bold maroon text with butterfly graphic – custom fundraiser apparel for medical causes.

Yellow short sleeve t-shirt with small chest graphic that reads 'Hope' alongside a purple ribbon and awareness door icon – minimal design for medical fundraiser support

Teal short sleeve shirt with black handwritten-style 'hope' text and floral graphics on front and sleeve. Medical awareness t-shirt design for custom fundraising campaigns.

Peach short sleeve t-shirt with white sunburst graphic and script text reading 'in Him I rise' – faith-based design for healing, strength, and medical fundraiser support

Gray t-shirt with teal and orange mountain scene and 'Jack Grey' text. Includes Isaiah 54:10 scripture about faithfulness – custom memorial or recovery tee for medical or spiritual support.

Black short sleeve t-shirt with large pink awareness ribbon and bold text reading 'Jem’s Journey' – custom cancer awareness shirt for Jem’s fundraising campaign.

Light gray crewneck sweatshirt featuring a large purple awareness ribbon with floral detail and script reading 'the storm is a cure' – custom design for medical and chronic illness support.

Bright red hoodie with bold black distressed text reading 'When the going gets tough, keep fighting – Reverting Murphy’s Law' and raised fist graphic – custom apparel for medical resilience and awareness.

Mustard yellow short sleeve t-shirt with white sunburst graphic and bold serif text reading 'One Step at a Time – Nora’s Strides' – inspirational medical journey shirt for awareness and support.

Red t-shirt with black tractor illustration and script text reading 'Riding with Reed' – custom design for pediatric medical support or rural health awareness.

Rust orange short sleeve shirt with white circular mountain scene and text 'Rising Above – Team Melissa' – inspirational medical cause design for resilience and community support.

Black long sleeve shirt with bold orange block lettering that reads 'Stephen Strong' – minimalist support tee for medical recovery, awareness, or personal health journey.

Dark gray long sleeve shirt with orange basketball graphic and silhouette, reading 'I Do All My Own Stunts – #SuperNash' – custom apparel for pediatric medical support and awareness.

Teal short sleeve shirt with bold yellow and red text reading 'Wheel Big Love for Bradley' – playful and heartfelt wheelchair awareness design for medical fundraising and support."

Light blue long sleeve shirt with large teal awareness ribbon on back reading “Brave Like Abigail,” and front text that says “Lights, Camera, Strength!” – custom childhood illness awareness apparel.

Gray crewneck sweatshirt with bold pink comic-style text reading “Fight for Blood – For Elym” on front and back – custom apparel design for blood disorder or leukemia awareness.

Sage green short sleeve t-shirt with mountain scene and silhouette of wheelchair hiker, reading “Foster Accessible Hiking” – awareness design for accessibility in nature and inclusion.

Bright yellow short sleeve shirt with large orange text reading “Kind Vibes Only – Gabriel’s Light 2025” – uplifting apparel for mental health, kindness campaigns, or memorial support.

Red short sleeve shirt with football theme, front text reading “Huddle Up for Jackson” and back text “One day, one yard at a time… We Will Fight – Jackson” – pediatric illness support tee.

Coral crewneck sweatshirt with monochromatic cartoon of man with guitar wearing sunglasses and text reading “Peep’s Peeps” – custom support apparel for community or medical journey.

Heather purple shirt with bold white boxed text reading “Survivor Squad – Race to Cure Sarcoma – For Noah” and hashtag cancer awareness shirt for sarcoma survivors.

Charcoal t-shirt featuring a large red football helmet with yellow awareness ribbon and gold block text reading “Ridlee’s All-Star Team” – custom medical support shirt for pediatric illness or sports-themed fundraiser. Childhood cancer

Community

Celebrate local pride, uplift grassroots movements, and rally behind shared missions with custom tees that spark connection. These designs showcase how style can support the voices and values of your neighborhood, city, or crew.

Dark green t-shirt featuring a white graphic of a book with the phrase “On the Banned Wagon – Banned Book Club, Iowa City” – custom design promoting reading freedom and literary advocacy.

White hoodie with bold black text reading “Music Is My Jam” and purple music note graphic – community-focused apparel celebrating arts and local music education programs, festival, memorial t-shirt.

Forest green crewneck sweatshirt with outline of Iowa and white text reading “drink local.” – custom apparel supporting local vineyards and community-based businesses.

Soft yellow t-shirt with pink monogram-style design reading “Forever Seventeen – CK” – custom memorial apparel honoring community and youth remembrance.

Light green t-shirt with bold white text reading “Kind Vibes Only – Gabriel’s Light” and heart icon – community kindness campaign apparel promoting mental wellness and youth empowerment.

Light pink t-shirt with retro rainbow graphic and brown text reading “Good Vibes Café” – custom small business merch promoting positivity and local coffee shop culture.

Heather blue t-shirt with vintage-style white text reading “Old Sailor” and sailboat icon – nautical-themed community or event shirt with coastal vibes.

Teal blue t-shirt with bold yellow block lettering that reads “Ride for Haiti 2023” with subtle tropical and bike illustrations inside the letters – custom apparel supporting Haiti relief efforts through cycling events.

Light beige t-shirt with rust-colored bike wheel graphic and ribbon text reading “Ride for Haiti 2022” – custom mission trip or fundraiser design supporting humanitarian aid in Haiti.

Rust orange t-shirt with white handwritten and block text that reads “Small Town Roots” inside a square outline – community pride shirt celebrating rural heritage and local identity.

Black crewneck sweatshirt featuring minimalist white script text reading “Strength” with a cross incorporated into the design – inspirational apparel for faith, resilience, and personal empowerment.

White hoodie featuring retro sunset stripes in orange, yellow, and blue with bold yellow sun graphic and cursive text reading “California Love” – vintage-style design celebrating West Coast vibes and laid-back lifestyle.

Non-Profit

Raise funds and awareness for your mission with standout nonprofit t-shirt fundraiser ideas. These custom apparel designs are crafted to help nonprofits of all sizes engage supporters, amplify their message, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're launching a new initiative or fueling ongoing work, custom t-shirts for nonprofits are a powerful way to share your story and rally your community.

White long sleeve shirt with navy text reading “Empowering Today’s Girls to Become Tomorrow’s Leaders” – nonprofit empowerment apparel supporting youth leadership and girl-focused initiatives.

Peach t-shirt with white food-themed text reading “SQU(A)SH HUNGER” and “Freedom From Hunger” – nonprofit advocacy shirt for hunger relief campaigns and food insecurity awareness.

Bright blue t-shirt with white graphic of a dove filled with floral shapes and the words “Never Settle” – motivational nonprofit apparel symbolizing peace, strength, and self-worth.

Hot pink t-shirt with white text reading “Killian and Ko – Your Words Matter” above a speech device illustration – nonprofit tee promoting communication inclusion and AAC awareness.

Dark green t-shirt with bold white text “Feed Our Neighbors” surrounded by subtle line art of vegetables – hunger relief nonprofit design supporting local food distribution.

Natural cream-colored t-shirt with playful blue lettering and wheel graphics reading “Meals on Wheels” – nonprofit tee supporting senior meal delivery and food accessibility programs.

Light pink long sleeve t-shirt with bold blue and pink text reading “Walk for Water” and bucket illustrations – nonprofit event shirt promoting clean water access initiatives globally.

School

Celebrate school spirit and boost fundraising efforts with custom t-shirts for schools. Whether you're supporting a classroom project, student group, or a full district campaign, these school fundraiser shirt ideas help unify students, staff, and families. From field day tees to championship designs and therapy dog gear, school fundraising shirts turn everyday support into lasting impact—on and off campus.

White t-shirt with bold text “Hawk Walk” and eagle mascot above a shoe print graphic – custom school shirt for fun run, walk-a-thon, or student fundraiser event.

Forest green t-shirt with white open book illustration and bold text “Reading Camp” – school-themed tee for summer literacy programs, student reading initiatives, or library events.

Black long sleeve shirt with orange shield design reading “Solon Armed Forces” and Spartan helmet icon – custom school spirit apparel honoring military-affiliated families and community pride.

Red short sleeve shirt with bold white text reading “Mount Vernon Jazz Ensemble – Swingin’ Stangs” featuring a treble clef graphic – school band tee celebrating jazz musicianship and performance groups.

Purple crewneck sweatshirt with bold, colorful lettering that reads “Practice Kindness” in playful font – school or community apparel promoting compassion, inclusivity, and kindness culture.

Gray crewneck sweatshirt featuring a checkered pattern and smiling bulldog mascot with white text reading “We Are the Bulldogs” – spirit wear design celebrating school pride and unity.

Adoption

Honor every step of the journey with adoption fundraiser shirts that speak from the heart. These custom t-shirt designs celebrate family, connection, and hope—helping you raise funds for adoption costs while spreading awareness. Whether you're building your village or marking a milestone, these adoption shirt ideas turn your story into something others can proudly wear and support.

Bright pink t-shirt with bold yellow text inside a hand-drawn puzzle piece that reads “Our puzzle is complete” – cheerful adoption tee celebrating unity and love.

Neutral-toned t-shirt with elegant black serif font that reads “Your Story Has Worth” – empowering message tee supporting adopted individuals and their journeys.

"adopt HOPE FOR ONE" tee (black): Black t-shirt with white text that reads "adopt HOPE FOR ONE" in a clean and simple design.

"WE ARE THE VILLAGE" tee (ivory): Ivory t-shirt with light blue text that says "WE ARE THE VILLAGE – Williams Family Adoption," in a modern, stacked layout.

Church

Bring your faith community together with custom church t-shirts designed to inspire, unify, and spread the message. From youth group retreats to worship teams and mission trips, these church shirt ideas help raise funds, build connection, and express your values through meaningful design. Whether you're creating shirts for Sunday service or outreach events, faith-based apparel is a powerful way to wear your purpose.

FCA Monticello Tee (red): Red t-shirt with bold white text that reads “FCA” and “Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Monticello” beneath it.

The Collective Tee (gray): Gray t-shirt with script-style black text reading “The Collective” across the chest.

Truth Seekers Tee (teal): Teal t-shirt with a magnifying glass graphic and white block text inside it reading “Truth Seekers.

Mission

Fuel your next mission trip with custom t-shirts that carry meaning far beyond the message. These mission trip fundraiser shirts help raise support, unite your team, and spread your purpose wherever you go. Whether you're building homes, delivering aid, or sharing faith abroad, these mission trip shirt ideas turn service into something supporters can see—and wear.

"Build a Home" Africa Tee (black): Black t-shirt with bold yellow text in the shape of Africa that reads: “Ask me how this tee can build a home.”

Every Nation" Globe Tee (white): White t-shirt with a hand-drawn globe illustration and text encircling it that reads: “Every nation, tribe, people, and language.”

Mauve long sleeve ‘Called to Serve’ Alt text: “Mauve long sleeve tee with white cross and bold text reading: ‘Called to Serve – Zambia,’ with a Bible verse below.”

Rust-orange tee for Peru Mission Trip Alt text: “Rust-orange short sleeve tee with a minimalist vertical cross on the front and white back text from Matthew 28:19 referencing baptism and discipleship.”

Online Shop

Showcase your brand, team, or organization with custom-designed apparel that looks as good as it feels. These online shop t-shirt designs feature high-quality graphics, bold branding, and pro-level detail—perfect for clubs, events, schools, and small businesses. Want to give back while you sell? Just ask—we can add built-in fundraising options that make every purchase even more impactful.