Case Study – Non-Profit Startup

Scaling Impact for a Mission-Driven Apparel Startup

Operational Growth Enablement

A Utah-based nonprofit apparel startup with a social mission relied heavily on sweatshirt sales to fund its cause. Although the brand had a loyal supporter base, high domestic production costs restricted growth and limited their ability to reinvest in outreach and operations. Without access to international sourcing, the team struggled to scale and fulfill larger orders affordably.

“Wearing the Mission: Lower Costs, Greater Reach, Stronger Impact"

PAIN POINTS THEY WERE EXPERIENCING:

Production Cost Barriers: U.S.-based vendors offered limited pricing flexibility, pushing per-unit costs too high for sustainable resale.
Sourcing Inexperience: The nonprofit lacked international production experience, causing hesitation around expanding operations.
Limited Fundraising Margin: Narrow profit margins undercut the brand’s ability to amplify its social mission.

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The Solutions We Brought

Low-MOQ International Supplier Access

We introduced the team to vetted apparel manufacturers in Brazil that specialized in high-quality sweatshirts with low minimum order quantities. This enabled the brand to order affordably without sacrificing craftsmanship.

Capacity Building for International Sourcing

We guided the team through international procurement best practices, including communication workflows, timeline planning, and freight coordination to ensure smooth execution.

Scalable Product Strategy

A flexible production plan was implemented, allowing the organization to test new merchandise types and campaign-specific product lines with reduced risk.

Compliance Vetting Support

We assisted in evaluating supplier certifications, labor standards, and ethical practices—helping the nonprofit maintain transparency with their mission of responsible sourcing.

Partnering with international suppliers opened up a new chapter for our mission. Lower costs meant more funds for our programs—and better reach through quality merchandise.

— Executive Director, Non-Profit Apparel Brand

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