The Challenge
Protect Our Winters (POW), a nonprofit fighting climate change through outdoor advocacy, needed a partner who could take full ownership of their merchandise program. Their internal team didn’t have the bandwidth to manage product sourcing, order fulfillment, or e-commerce maintenance—but they still wanted to offer high-quality branded gear to supporters and members.
They needed a system that could handle everything behind the scenes while staying aligned with their mission, aesthetic, and values. Sustainability, efficiency, and storytelling were all non-negotiable.
Our Approach
We started by reviewing POW’s existing products, sales channels, and workflows. Then we designed a new, streamlined system that connected their e-commerce platform with our fulfillment tools and production pipeline.
We also handled creative direction, designing a new product assortment that would resonate with their environmentally-conscious community, while aligning with seasonal trends and outdoor functionality.
The Solution
We now manage their entire merch program, including:
- Product design for tees, hoodies, flannels, headwear, and stickers
- Custom graphics built around POW’s advocacy messaging
- Sustainable materials and decoration processes where possible
- Inventory management, warehousing, and order fulfillment
- A custom e-commerce store fully integrated with their member CRM
The product line is designed to be mission-forward but still retail-ready, with graphics and pieces that speak to their community and outdoor lifestyle.
The Results
Protect Our Winters now has a consistent, professional merch program that generates revenue, raises awareness, and strengthens community connection.
The partnership allows POW to stay focused on advocacy, while we handle everything from product drops to packing slips. It’s a great example of how merch can be both a tool for fundraising and a reflection of brand values.
