Fundraising FAQ

General Questions

Below you will find some of the most common questions asked about all of the major fundraising product groups found throughout our website. These questions are general in nature. We understand that you might have questions that are not addressed here and invite you to contact our experienced staff toll free (866) 874-8383 so we can answer your specific questions.

 

Candy Fundraising:

Candy fundraising makes up one of the largest segments of product fundraising and is the most common direct sale fundraising item. There are a lot of choices to make pertaining to candy including which brand you want to sell, what price point you are comfortable with and how much candy you feel you can sell. Here are some typical questions we are asked about candy fundraising:

What types of candy bars do you offer?
We offer candy from M&M's, Hershey's and the Original One Dollar Bar. .
What is the cost?
The cost will vary by the different types of candy and the number of cases you purchase. The more cases you buy, the lower your price. You will find detailed pricing on our website page, in our shopping cart and in our print catalog.
How much profit will we make?
Profit percentages vary depending on the type of candy and number of cases purchased. However, the profit on candy ranges between 40-56%.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimums vary by candy type. Typically, M&M's and Hershey's require a 6 or 7 case minimum. The Original One Dollar Bar has only a one case minimum.
What is your return policy on candy?
Due to safety and quality, we can not accept returns on any candy bars.
How do I pay for my candy?
We accept school purchase orders for all candy products. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
Nothing! Easy Fundraising Ideas will deliver your candy from one of 26 regional warehouses or will ship it to you via common carrier at our expense.

Lollipop Fundraising:

Lollipops are also very common for fundraising. You will find lollipops in all shapes and sizes that work well for most any fundraising group. Here are some of the most common questions asked about lollipop fundraising:

What types of lollipops do you offer?
We offer lollipops in many shapes and flavors so you can find the perfect lollipop for your fundraising group.
What is the cost?
The cost of all of our lollipops is $.25 each. Most come in cases of 576 lollipops for a cost of $144 per case. Some come in 300-lollipop cases for $75 a case.
How much profit will we make?
You make 50% profit.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order on all our lollipops is one case.
What is your return policy on lollipops?
Due to safety and quality, we can not accept returns on any lollipops.
How do I pay for my lollipops?
We accept school purchase orders for all lollipops. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
Nothing! Easy Fundraising Ideas will deliver your candy from one of 26 regional warehouses or we will pay to ship it to you on common carrier.

Cookie Dough Fundraising:

Cookie dough is one of the most successful pre sell fundraisers available. In fact many groups count on cookie dough sales as their main annual fundraising event. We offer many brands and types of cookie dough to help make sure your sale goes well. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about gourmet cookie dough fundraisers:

How big are your tubs of cookie dough?
Our gourmet frozen cookie dough comes in 3-pound tubs that make 96 half ounce cookies. Preformed Cookie Dough comes in 3-pound boxes and makes 48 one ounce cookies.
What is the minimum order?
Due to the high cost of delivering frozen products we require a 120-tub minimum. 
How much profit will we make?
Profits will vary depending on the number of tubs you sell. Most groups count on making between 40 to 50% profit.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
Nothing! Easy Fundraising Ideas will deliver your cookie dough either on one of our trucks or one of two common carriers that ship frozen products at no charge as long as you have met the minimum order levels.
What is your return policy on cookie dough?
Due to safety and quality, we can not accept returns on any cookie dough.
How do I pay for my cookie dough?
We accept school purchase orders for all cookie dough. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.
How long can I store the cookie dough?
You can keep your cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and in the freezer for up to one year.  Frozen cookie dough can be thawed and refrozen.

Coffee and Candle Fundraising:

Although cookie dough probably generates more total fundraising dollars many groups count on candle fundraising and coffee fundraisers each season. Both are pre sell or brochure fundraising options meaning we provide free order forms, brochures and cash collection envelopes that you use to pre sell your merchandise. You use the money you collect to pay for your fundraising order. Here are some of the most common questions asked about candle and coffee fundraising:

What is the minimum order?
Minimums vary for the different candle programs. Coffee has a 100-pound minimum. Candle fundraisers have minimums between 100 and 160 candles. We accept smaller orders but collect a freight surcharge on smaller orders.
How much profit will we make?
You make 50% profit.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
As long as you sell the minimum required quantity there is no charge for shipping. If you sell less than the minimum we will include a $50 surcharge on your invoice.
What is your return policy on coffee and candles?
Since both of these products are pre-sell fundraisers, you should only be purchasing those products that you have already sold. Since these orders are packed per your instructions, we do not accept returns unless Easy Fundraising Ideas has made a mistake in shipping.
How do I pay for my coffee and candles?
We accept school purchase orders for all coffee and candles. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.

Seasonal Sellers:

Brochure fundraising is another staple of fundraising. These gift catalogs are designed to take advantage of the major gift giving seasons. The brochures include gift items and gift wrap. You sell using the brochures and order forms we provide and place your order upon completion of your sale. Here are some of the questions we are often asked about seasonal sellers:

What is a seasonal seller?
They are large catalogs full of great gift ideas and gift wrap. Your group chooses the seasonal seller it likes best based on the time of year you are holding your sale.
How much do the seasonal sellers cost?
Although they are very expensive to produce, Easy Fundraising Ideas provides these brochures free of charge.
How long should my seasonal seller fundraiser last?
We suggest all pre-sell or brochure fundraisers last for two weeks. Shorter periods of time may not allow enough time to maximize sales. Longer sales seem to diminish the sense of urgency.
How do I place my order?
In addition to the seasonal sellers, we will provide free of charge two-part order forms. At the end of your sale, you will collect the order forms and send the top or white copy to Easy Fundraising Ideas. We use that copy of the order form for data entry.
How much money can we make?
We tailor each program to the particular group. Profits depend on whether or not you want us to provide a prize program and other incentives. Typically, though, profits will range from 40-50%.
What are shipping and delivery costs?
Easy Fundraising Ideas will pay all shipping costs for orders of 800 or more items. For smaller orders, there will be a minimal freight charge.
How will our order be packed?
Your order will be shipped pre-sorted by seller. If you chose to include a prize program, any prizes earned will be packaged with the seller order.

Magazine Fundraising:

Magazine fundraising has been around for a long time. Most homes in the United States subscribe to at least one magazine. Fundraising groups take advantage of that by selling magazine subscriptions as fundraisers. Here are some basic questions asked about magazine fundraising:

What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is only 25 subscriptions.
How does this sale work?
Easy Fundraising Ideas provides your group with free four-page brochures showing the different magazines included in the program. Your group pre-sells subscriptions to any of these top magazines. You collect your payment when pre-selling. At the end of the sale you tally together the total number of subscriptions sold. We will send you one pre-paid, postage-paid voucher for each subscription sold.
Could you tell me more about the vouchers?
The vouchers are good for one subscription for any of the magazines offered. The vouchers are good for new subscriptions, for a subscription renewal, to extend an existing subscription or can be designated as a gift. Your supporter simply fills in the voucher and drops it in the mail.
How much profit will we make?
You make 33-60% profit.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
Nothing! Easy Fundraising Ideas pays for all shipping costs on magazine fundraisers.
How do I pay for my magazine subscription fundraiser?
We accept school purchase orders for all magazines subscriptions. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.

Pizza & Discount Card Fundraising:

Pizza and discount cards offer some of the highest profits in all of fundraising. There are programs geared to both smaller and larger groups. Some cards require more customization than others and are more expensive and more time consuming to put together. There are a lot of common questions though that cover the many different programs.

What is the minimum order?
The minimum order ranges from as little as 25 cards for Buy One Get One Free Pizza cards to up to 500 cards if you want us to sign up merchants for a custom discount card for your group.
How does this sale work?
Most pizza and discount cards are sold for $10. They have offers from either one pizza establishment that can used multiple times or others that include offers from many different local merchants. You purchase the cards and have then on hand to sell to supporters.
How much profit will we make?
The profits offered by discount and pizza cards are enormous. Profits range all the way up to 90% when you purchase as few as a thousand cards.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
Nothing! Easy Fundraising Ideas pays for all shipping costs.
How do I pay for my cards?
Payment arrangements need to be made before we can ship your cards. We accept school purchase orders for all magazines subscriptions. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.

Scratch Card Fundraising:

Scratch off cards are another high profit option for fundraising groups. The cards work like donation systems. You get card cards with 50 concealed dots. You ask supporters to scratch off two dots and donate the revealed amount. In return you give the supporter a sheet of valuable national coupons as thank you gifts. Here are some questions you might have about scratch card fundraisers:

What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is actually just one card but the most cost effective minimum is 10 cards.
How does this sale work?
You ask potential supporters to make donations to your organization by having them scratch off two dots to determine the amount of the donation. You give them a sheet of valuable coupons as a thank you gift.
How much profit will we make?
Profits are outstanding. Assuming you get all the dots scratched off you will make 70% profit buying a single card. You can make 90% profit by purchasing as few as 100 cards.
How much will I pay for shipping and delivery?
Nothing! Easy Fundraising Ideas pays for all shipping costs.
How do I pay for my cards?
Payment arrangements need to be made before we can ship your cards. We accept school purchase orders for all magazines subscriptions. We also accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders.