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Magellan Promotions is a branded merch agency with a mission to build community through creative solutions

We specialize in providing solutions to the unique challenges that higher education institutions face. Through our expertise, world class customer support and robust services, we are uniquely positioned to make branded merch marketing integrations a success.

Our expert team is dedicated to supporting each project throughout every stage. By collaborating closely, we strategize unique and innovative ways to effectively integrate branded merch into each campaign. Having worked with more than 500 colleges and universities, we are here to help navigate higher education’s unique challenges.

We recognize the specific challenges within higher education and are prepared to offer tailored solutions that fit the goal and parameters of the campaign. Our innovative ideas and strategies are designed specifically to address the unique challenges of
higher ed.

As a full-service agency, we manage the project from start to finish. This includes planning, brainstorming and product recommendations. Additionally, we oversee the design process, CRM integration, kitting, fulfillment and delivery. Throughout the project, there is a dedicated contact who provides consistent support to ensure all needs are met.

It has never been so competitive to build the next class. Being innovative in all marketing facets is a must. We use our unique collegiate insights from working with more than 500 colleges to create innovative, influential and memorable approaches that meet enrollment goals.

With shrinking college budgets and rising costs, raising money has never been so important. Branded merch is an outstanding vehicle to drive awareness, incentivize gifts, and thank donors. Drawing from our expertise, we offer best-in-class solutions and trends to effectively integrate branded merch into giving campaigns.

EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK

What Our Partners Say

Big shout out to Magellan Promotions for being an AMAZING partner to Cornell! No matter what I send their way, they have a solution. Communication is always outstanding, and everything arrives on time and is great quality. Bottom line: outstanding team who we love working with on each project!

Katie Conolly

Assistant Director, Integrated Marketing, Cornell University

It is always a joy working with Magellan Promotions. The team always has the best on-trend items and is incredibly helpful to work with.

Melissa Smith

Director of Alumni Marketing & Special Events, UT Foundation, University of Tennessee

The Magellan team does everything right for us - many times going above and beyond. We couldn't ask for better or more valuable experience!

Julie Way

Director of Career Connections Center, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Magellan offers great feedback, creative ideas, and quality products, all in a very timely manner!

Erin Halley

Director of Enrollment Operations, Aurora University

We love your huge selection of new, trendy products! Your catalog is amazing, and we never have any trouble finding promo items. The customer service is consistently top notch, and we always know we are in great hands with each order we place.

Jenna Doerhoff

Coordinator of Annual Giving and Membership, University of Missouri, Annual Giving and Membership

WHO WE WORK WITH

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Postage Permits

We are happy to mail using a client’s USPS non-profit number. Here are a few best practices for this to go smoothly. Let our team know up front on the project so we can make sure to get the information we need right away. 

While our mail house does prefer to use their permit number for the mailing, we can use the client’s permit, If using their permit number, ensure there is enough postage to cover the mailing.

The information we need to in order to use a client’s nonprofit number includes the following:

Formatting the Mailing List

Our account team will advise on specific requirements for your project’s mailing list.  We generally recommend these best practices to format the mailing list: