by BRND | May 12, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Strategy & Inspiration, Team & Culture
Letting students design your school’s merch can be a powerful way to boost engagement, increase buy-in, and create a sense of ownership—but it comes with a tension: fun vs. brand consistency. The Case for Student-Designed Merch Done right, student input leads to real...
by BRND | May 12, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Strategy & Inspiration
Merch is more than just swag—it’s a way to reinforce your school’s identity and values in everyday life. The right designs don’t just look good—they reflect your mission, start conversations, and build belonging. Verse-Based Designs Use Scripture to guide your...
by BRND | May 12, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Strategy & Inspiration
Most school spirit stores are an afterthought—filled with generic gear, outdated fonts, and clipart mascots. But for Christian schools, your merch is more than just apparel. It’s a chance to reflect your mission, share your values, and build real community. If your...
by BRND | May 9, 2025 | Christian Schools, Strategy & Inspiration
Want to open a merch store for your school, nonprofit, or business—but overwhelmed by the logistics? You’re not alone. Most merch stores fail because they launch without a plan, overload their product list, or simply lack good design. But when done right, a custom...
by BRND | May 9, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Team & Culture
If you want to encourage your teachers without spending a fortune, a survival kit is a great place to start. It’s simple, personal, and surprisingly effective. Here’s what we’ve seen included in kits that actually make teachers feel seen: 1. Coffee Gift Card A small...
by BRND | May 9, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Strategy & Inspiration
Sometimes the simplest merch makes the biggest impression. Faith-based stickers are low-cost, high-visibility, and surprisingly shareable. They’re perfect for laptops, water bottles, phone cases, notebooks—even lockers. And when designed right, they do more than...
