Bespoke donor recognition gifts

Welcome to Harris Made,

where we create exquisite, heirloom-quality bespoke donor recognition gifts for over 300 institutional clients.

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University of Notre Dame bespoke silk scarf and tie in a Harris Made presentation box

Trusted by a growing roster of 300+ institutions


What Gifts Can You Choose?

We are confident you will enjoy choosing from our broad range of bespoke gifts with prices starting from $15. Generally, bespoke projects take 8 to 16 weeks to complete, ensuring every detail is perfect.


Who We Serve?

We proudly serve senior Donor Relations, Advancement, Stewardship, Major Gift, and Commencement Officers at a diverse range of institutional clients, including:

Universities and Boarding Schools

Alumni, reunion and giving-society recognition that carries your colors and your crest.

Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

Grateful-patient and major-donor stewardship for healthcare systems and foundations.

Museums and Cultural Institutions

Patron, trustee and membership recognition for cultural institutions and the arts.

Foundations and Associations

Donor and member appreciation gifts for foundations, associations and societies.

Corporations

Luxury executive, client and partner gifting, branded with restraint.


What Problem Do We Solve?

Our mission is to elevate donor engagement through thoughtful stewardship gifts that foster enduring connections rooted in gratitude. We want each of your generous supporters to feel a profound commitment to your unique mission.

Client Testimonial Jessica ReasonsThe University of Notre Dame
We cannot thank you enough for the extraordinary heirloom-quality gifts that reflect our deep appreciation for our Benefactors. With your help, we have created unforgettable memories that they will carry with them and share within the Notre Dame community. Collaborating with you has been a true delight!
Mark and Emma Harris, founders of Harris Made

Mark & Emma Harris · Founders


Why Harris Made?

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, we strive to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. We take great care to select only the finest materials, applying centuries-old British craftsmanship to produce high-quality gifts while providing first-class service.

Harris Made is Emma and Mark Harris, British and US dual nationals who are passionate about their bespoke work and rich manufacturing heritage. For over 25 years they have split their time between Illinois and the United Kingdom. The mills and foundry that craft our work are recipients of Royal Warrants, the highest mark of British quality.

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Bespoke silk tie and pashmina gift set in a presentation box

Bespoke vs. Custom

At Harris Made, bespoke means meticulous handmade gifts with endless choices and collaborative opportunities, crafted uniquely for you. Unlike custom manufacturers, we do not modify existing, pre-designed products.

  • Designed exclusively for your institution
  • Handmade from scratch, never adapted from stock
  • Always exclusive to you, and otherwise never available for general purchase
Hand-drawn design sketch in an artist's notebook

Our Design Process

Your design journey begins with a heartfelt conversation with Emma, our talented designer and Co-Founder. During your design consultation, you will share your aspirations, ideas, and any potential constraints. Emma will then explore what makes your institution special to ensure truly exceptional designs.

Celebrating Design Excellence!

Emma has a knack for weaving your unique story into her elegant pattern repeats. As part of our bespoke service, we create samples for your approval before final production.

Elegant Gift Presentation

Once each gift passes our strict quality controls, Emma personally inspects it one final time before wrapping it in a luxurious, client-branded presentation box. Inside, your thank-you note is printed on a high-quality notecard, with the provenance of your thoughtful gift on the reverse.

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Peace of Mind

We are proud to partner with the Fair Labor Association, reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices. We also collaborate with leading trademark licensing companies, representing esteemed institutions and their brands.

Our Guarantee

Every bespoke gift we create is exclusive to you and never available for purchase by others.


In Great Company!

Join our vibrant community of over 300 institutional clients; we have completed 585 bespoke projects together, including:

A

  • Academy of Our Lady of Peace
  • American University
  • Archdiocese of New York

B

  • Beam Suntory
  • Boise State University
  • Boston College
  • Boston University
  • Brock University
  • Brooks School

C

  • Cate School
  • Centre College
  • Children's National Health System
  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • Choate Rosemary Hall
  • City Livery Club
  • College of Saint Benedict
  • Columbia University
  • Cook Children's Health Foundation
  • Cornell University
  • Culver Academies
  • Cushing Academy

D

  • Davidson College
  • Denison University
  • DePaul University
  • Duke University

E

  • Emory University
  • Ethel Walker School

F

  • Fisher Financial Partners
  • Franklin & Marshall College

G

  • Georgetown University
  • George Washington University
  • Gilman School
  • Good Samaritan
  • Graceland Cemetery

H

  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Humber College
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation

I

  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Indian Mountain School
  • IPS Packaging

J

  • Jack Nicklaus International Invitational
  • John Carroll University
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • J.P. Morgan Private Bank

K

  • Kansas University
  • Kent School
  • Kettering University
  • Kinnucan

L

  • Lake Forest College
  • Lake Forest Open Lands
  • Latin School of Chicago
  • Lawrenceville School
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola Academy
  • Loyola University Chicago
  • Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

M

  • Marquette University
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • McGill University
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Mount Holyoke College
  • Muirfield Village Golf Club

N

  • Northwestern University
  • Northwestern Kellogg
  • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
  • Notre Dame College Prep

O

  • Oakridge Investments
  • OhioHealth
  • Ohio University
  • Oklahoma State University Foundation
  • Onwentsia Club

P

  • Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Park Tudor School
  • Partners in Health
  • Peterson Health
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
  • Prairie View A&M University
  • Purdue University

R

  • Ransom Everglades School

S

  • Salisbury School
  • San Diego State University
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Social Science Research Council
  • St. Louis University High School
  • St. Margaret's School
  • St. Paul's School
  • St. Timothy's School
  • Suburban Hospital Foundation
  • Suffield Academy
  • Syracuse University

T

  • Texas A&M University
  • Texas A&M University System
  • The Benjamin School
  • The Citadel Foundation
  • The New School
  • TransUnion
  • Tulane University

U

  • University of Buffalo
  • University of California San Diego
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Cincinnati
  • University of Florida
  • University of Idaho
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Notre Dame
  • University of Oklahoma
  • University of Oregon
  • University of Rhode Island
  • University of Richmond
  • University of Rochester
  • University of San Francisco
  • University of South Alabama
  • University of Southern California
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

W

  • Westminster School
  • Women of Color
  • Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
  • Worshipful Company of Insurers

Y

  • York Technical College

Ready to Chat?

If you are excited to discuss a potential project, please email or call to arrange a warm and friendly introductory phone or video chat. We look forward to connecting soon!

Emailmark.harris@harrismade.com Call(+1) 312-952-5568 Start a project

Our requested minimum order is 125 per design.