| What is the best fundraiser?
How much profit will we make?
What is your minimum order?
Are there any additional hidden costs?
Can you ship anywhere?
What is the delivery time?
Which fundraisers have prizes?
When do we receive the prizes?
What is the start date?
What is the order turn in date?
What is the difference between "Bulk"
and "Student Pack" orders?
Does Resource Solutions have local reps or provide
a kick off assembly?
What are your payment options?
What about sales tax?
How long does it take to get order forms and catalogs?
How long should we sell?
What is the average sale?
Do we have to collect money while we are selling?
Do you work with any size or type of organization?
Do you take returns on unsold merchandise?
What happens if something is damaged or missing?
How do we get started?
I still have more questions
 What
is the best fundraiser?
The best fundraiser is the one that best fits your needs. We can
help you decide what is right for you. See "Choosing
A Fundraiser" for helpful information.
How much profit will we
make?
Our fundraising programs can earn you as much as 60% profit! Each
product is different and will vary depending upon the product you
choose and the size of your order. 50% profit is our most common
percentage. See "Products"
to find out exact profit margins for each fundraiser.
What is your minimum
order?
Once again each fundraiser will vary, some do not have a minimum
order and some do. See "Products"
to find out exact minimum order for each fundraising product.
Are there any additional
hidden costs?
No, we take pride in the fact that we offer free shipping and free
catalogs/order forms on every fundraiser. Free prizes
and free student pack are available on "Seasonal
Gift Catalogs" as well.
Can you ship anywhere?
Yes, we can ship anywhere in the continental USA free of charge.
What is the delivery
time?
Each fundraiser has it’s own delivery time from 1-4 weeks
depending on what you choose to do. See "Products"
for individual delivery times.
Which fundraisers have
prizes?
All of our "Seasonal Gift Catalogs"
as well as the "Discount Cards"
include free prizes. Prizes are also available as an option for
all "Gourmet Foods"
fundraisers.
 When
do we receive the prizes?
Prizes will be shipped with your order for "Seasonal
Gift Catalogs" and "Gourmet
Foods" and after your fundraiser for the "Discount
Cards".
What is the Start Date?
This is the day you will kick-off your fundraiser, hand out order
forms or merchandise and start your sale.
What is the Order Turn
in Date?
This is the date you expect to have all orders turned in to Resource
Solutions.
What is the difference between
"Bulk" and "Student Pack" orders?
Most of our products are sent as a bulk
order, meaning the order is shipped all together and must be
divided to hand out. Seasonal
Gifts and Gourmet Foods have brochures available with a student pack option,
meaning all orders are already tallied and sorted by student and
classroom when you receive the products. Student packed orders also
come with a complete computer printout of individual sales.
Does Resource Solutions have
local reps or provide a kick off assembly?
In order to provide you with the highest profits available, we do
not have local reps in every area. However, we are here for you
every step of the way to offer guidance and assurance that your
fundraiser will be a success. A Kick off assembly bonus is available
to schools that provide their own kick off assembly for their students.
See "Prizes and Incentives"
for more information.
What are your payment
options?
We accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa and we have 30-day
terms available to qualified customers. Payment is expected at time
of order unless pre-approved for credit.
What about sales tax?
Most fundraisers that we ship out of state are not subject to sales
tax from Resource Solutions. Any sales tax due would be the responsibility
of the customer to their state. Kansas residents must provide a
Sales Tax Exemption form to be exempt from local sales tax. Tupperware
sales and Candy sales are subject to sales tax in some states. See
"Candy" or "Tupperware"
for more information.
 How
long does it take to get order forms and catalogs?
After we receive your signed Fundraising
Agreement we will send order forms and catalogs to you prior
to your start date. They usually take 4-5 days to ship UPS ground.
Planning ahead makes sure you receive them in plenty of time for
your sale.
How long should we sell?
We recommend no more than a 1-2 week selling period including 2
weekends. Allow time for late orders to come in. Most sales are
done in 2-3 days so don’t let the fundraiser drag on for weeks.
This will keep your participants motivated and on track.
What is the average
sale?
Most pre-order taking fundraising small groups (20-30) can expect
average sales of $100-$150 per person. Large groups (over 200) can
expect average sales of $80-$120 per person (approx. 1/2 of group
will participate). Candy fundraisers average about 1½ boxes
of candy per student. Discount cards and Lawn bags can vary from
5-20 cards per person selling. Not all kids will participate in
every group unless it is mandatory. Some kids will only sell a few
items, while others will sell lots of items. Incentives will boost
your sales considerably. See "Prizes
and Incentives" for more information.
Do we have to collect
money while we are selling?
If you need the money right away then you will need to collect while
you take orders or sell. This also applies if you think you will
have problems collecting money later on. However, if you can collect
when you deliver, your sales will usually be higher than collecting
upfront.
Do you work with any
size or type of organization?
Yes, we can work with the very small groups of 8-9 all the way up
to large organizations of 1000 or more. We also sell to any type
of non-profit organization including individuals who are raising
money for special projects.
Do you take returns on
unsold merchandise?
The only returns we take are for the "Sandwich
Discount Cards". All other fundraising products may not
be returned without written permission from Resource Solutions.
We do this to maintain the highest standards and quality of products
sent to you.
What happens if something
is damaged or missing?
We guarantee any damaged or missing products will be replaced or
refunded.
How do we get
started?
Once you have decided on your best fundraiser we need to have a
signed "Fundraiser Agreement."
This gives the information we need to have your order placed and
be on your way to a successful fundraiser! See "Ready
to Start" for more information.
I still have more
questions
You can "Contact Us" or give
us a call at 1-800-642-0780 to speak with a fundraising specialist
now.
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