How does a brochure fundraiser work?
Groups use our brochures to sell popular consumer-based products and keep a percentage of the sales. Here's how our brochure fundraiser works:
- Each participant receives a brochure and order form.
- Participants ask neighbors, family, and friends to purchase products from their brochures.
- Participants gather orders, and money is collected.
- Participants turn in their order forms and money envelopes.
- You deposit any brochure money in your account, and submit your order forms to us for processing.*
- You receive a sales report.
- We'll email you an invoice for what you owe, and you keep the rest as profit.
- The order is packed and shipped to the group.
- Participants deliver the merchandise to their buyers.
*NOTE: We will invoice you for what you owe for brochure sales, and you will receive a profit payment or credit for any online sales.
Do we pay for fundraising supplies?
You will not be charged upfront for any supplies, and they are free if your group meets the following order minimums based on your group size:
Groups of up to 99 participants
There is no supply charge if you sell 150 or more products. We will charge a $100 supply fee for orders with fewer than 150 products sold.
Groups with 100 or more participants
Supplies are free if your group averages $25 or more in retail sales per member. (Since the average price of a product listed in a typical brochure is about $15, that's less than two products sold per seller.)
| Ave. Retail Sales / Enrolled | Supply Fee |
|---|
| $0-$9.99 | $1 / Enrolled |
| $10-$14.99 | 75¢ / Enrolled |
| $15-$24.99 | 50¢ / Enrolled |
| $25+ | No Charge |
Quick Calculation Tip: Assuming an average retail price of $15 per product, if 33% of your enrolled participants average five products or more in sales, you should not encounter a supply fee charge. The higher the participation, the lower the number of sold products required per seller.
Another quick way to determine your average retail sales per enrolled is to divide your total sales by your group enrollment. Consider the following two examples.
If your group raises:
- $2,500 with 150 participants, your average retail sales per enrolled participant would be $16.67 ($2,500 ÷ 150 = $16.67). You would be charged 50¢ x 150 = $75 (See chart above).
- $5,000 with 150 participants, your average retail sales per enrolled participant would be $33.33 ($5,000 ÷ 150 = $33.33). We will not charge a supply fee because you reached $25 per enrolled participant.
Another way is to multiply $25 by your enrollment number. If you have 150 participants, your supplies would be free if your retail sales are $3,750 or more (150 participants x $25 products/participant = $3,750).
Remember that many sellers will sell more than two products while others may not. You shouldn't incur a supply fee if your group averages two or more products sold per enrolled participant. We will add any supply cost fee to your invoice.
Supplies are shipped in bulk to your group. You must either distribute the supplies to your sellers directly during your kickoff meeting or collate them first and distribute them as packets. Make sure your sellers have envelopes for collecting money.
NOTE: Brochures and online sales count towards the minimum free supply requirement. Donations are not products and do not count toward meeting free supply requirements.
Is money collected up front?
Yes. Supporters can pay by check, cash, money order, or cashier's check.
Can participants earn prizes?
Yes. Our prize programs are optional but recommended. You can boost sales by incentivizing your participants. It's important to discuss your incentive plan at your kickoff meeting. Then, continue to remind your participants about your prizes throughout your campaign. This will keep them motivated to sell.
There is no cost for our incentives.
Learn about our prize programs.
How soon can we start?
You'll receive an agreement to sign after you submit our Start a Fundraiser form. It will take at least 7-10 business days to process your order and pack and ship your supplies.
Learn about our timeline.
How long is the fundraiser?
The key is to balance sufficient time for sales with sustained enthusiasm, so we’ve found a 2-week sale to be optimal. Therefore, we will set your end date for two weeks after your start date by default.
You can always let us know if you need to extend your sale about three-quarters of the way through. To succeed, focus on creating a sense of seller urgency, getting out of the gate quickly, and establishing early momentum.
How long can cookie dough be refrigerated after opening?
Cookie dough can typically be refrigerated for 3 to 5 days after opening. For the most accurate information, check the "best by" date on the package.
How long does cookie dough last in the freezer?
Cookie dough can be left frozen for up to one year. It can also be safely thawed and refrozen to extend its storage lifespan to one year.
Is Sweet Selections Cookie Dough Kosher?
Sweet Selections Cookie Dough is Kosher Certified.
Is cookie dough edible?
It is not recommended to eat traditional unbaked cookie dough because it contains raw eggs and flour, which can carry harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, making it unsafe to eat raw; however, there are special "edible cookie dough" recipes that use heat-treated flour and no raw eggs, allowing you to safely consume the dough without baking it.
Boost-a-Roos cookie dough is considered "edible" because it is specifically formulated and safe to eat raw, meaning you can enjoy a spoonful of the dough without baking it first, as it is made with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs, eliminating the risk of foodborne illness associated with raw cookie dough.
What are your cookie dough baking instructions?
Cookie dough may be cooked frozen or thawed. Preheat the oven (conventional) to 350-375 degrees. Space cookie pucks two inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool before removing them. Do not spray the pan. Cookies may be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and then returned to the freezer. Cookies can be enjoyed for up to one year with freezer storage or two weeks with refrigerator storage.
