Bonfire is made for fundraisers and causes. Design a shirt, set a price, and share your campaign for up to 21 days; Bonfire prints the batch and ships to every buyer. You keep everything above the base cost: no platform fees.
What we like
- Zero upfront cost: buyers fund the run
- Ships to each buyer individually
- No platform or storefront fees
Watch out for
- Batch printing means 1-2 week waits
- Base costs higher than Printify
Key facts
| Type of service | Campaign fundraising |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | None |
| Print methods | Screen printing (batched), DTG |
| Example price | Profit = your price − base cost |
| Turnaround | 7-14 days from order to delivery, depending on batch |
| Rush options | - |
| Shipping | Prints and ships from the US |
| Guarantee | Handles printing, shipping and support |
| Design tool | Simple campaign designer; 230 products |
| Store integrations | Donation-style campaigns |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
How campaigns work
Buyers order during the campaign, Bonfire batch-prints for quality, and delivery takes about 7-14 days from order. Payouts are available soon after the batch succeeds.
Best for
Schools, nonprofits, memorials and community causes that need zero upfront cost.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bonfire charge fees?
No platform fees: sellers pay only the base product cost.
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