Offered with a 100% grow guarantee, Spring Flowers offers an excellent way for your group to go green while making up to 50% profit. Our beautiful flowers and earth-friendly plants are the perfect way to raise money in the springtime.
This fundraiser includes an online store with over 60 items.
Spring sales run from early November through April. Fall flower sales run from the beginning of June until the end of November.
You make a profit off every item sold. Your retail sales determine your profit percentage:
| Retail Sales | Profit % |
|---|---|
| Up to $500 | 40% |
| $500+ | 50% |
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There are no upfront charges, but a $50 administrative fee will be deducted from your profit if your group sells less than 50 items—both brochure and online items sold count towards the total.
Ship-to-group orders under $150 will be charged a $25 shipping fee.
Program Details
- Supplies: No upfront cost
- Average Retail Price: $15
- Profit: 40-50% of retail
- Packaging: Packed by Item
- Free Delivery: Spring Flower Shipping Schedule
- Online Store: View sample store
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How it Works
How do we raise money?
Your group profits when participants take orders from their flower brochure.
Do participants get a brochure to show?
Yes. Every participant receives a catalog, order form, and money envelope.
Do we pay for fundraising supplies?
You will not be charged for any supplies.
Do people purchase live flowers and plants?
Buyers can purchase bulbs, seeds, and roots. We do not carry live plants in the soil, so nothing is potted or growing, but some roots might have sprouted. Bare root plants are dormant perennial plants, meaning they are not actively growing, dug up, and stored without any soil around their roots. We recommend planting promptly.
Is money collected up front?
Yes. Supporters can pay by check, cash, money order, or cashier's check.
Are there any fees?
There are no setup fees or supply costs to start a Spring Flowers fundraiser.
Can participants earn prizes?
We don't offer any prize programs with our flower programs. But it's a great idea to offer prizes. Incentivizing your group can make selling fun and boost sales.
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.
How long is the fundraiser?
More extended sales typically don't translate into more earnings because they can lead to increased seller procrastination and worse sales results. We've found two weeks optimal, so your end date will be set accordingly 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.
Online Store
Can we also raise money online?
Yes, selling online is essential to your Spring Flowers fundraiser. Before your sale, you'll receive instructions for your participants. They'll be able to invite friends and family to shop at your store.
Raising money online adds a 2nd way for your group to raise money.
Do participants need to register?
Registration is not required. Instead, participants can share their group's flower store link with friends and family. We recommend using text, social media, and email to help spread the word.
Once people arrive at your store, they'll see your group's name and purpose at the top of the page. For example, "ABC High School Band". "We are raising funds for festival entrance fees and travel." This helps personalize your campaign.
Do we receive a group link?
Yes, you will receive your own unique online store link.
Can we accept donations?
Spring Flowers does not offer a donation option.
When does our online store close?
Your online store closes on May 15th. If you want to close your store sooner, let us know when you want it closed.
When do we receive our online profit payment?
Your profit check arrives within three weeks after the season's end or from the close date of your store if you request to end your sale sooner.
Making Sales
Is there a minimum order?
There are no order requirements for a Spring Flowers fundraiser.
How much money can we make?
You must know your group size and participant goal. Here's how you can estimate your profit:
Calculation Steps
- Participant Count x Participant Item Goal = Items Sold
- Items Sold x Average Retail Price = Gross Sales
- Gross Sales x Profit % = Group Profit
Example
- Let's say you have 60 participants and set your participant item goal at 10. The items sold would be 60 participants x 10 Items/participant = 600.
- Next, determine your gross sales. Since the average retail price is about $15, the average retail price is about $15, so your gross sales would be 600 Items x $15 = $9,000.
- Since your profit is 50%, your group profit would be $9,000 x 40% = $3,600.
Keep in mind our example is only an estimated profit. In reality, participants probably won't sell the same number of items. In addition, the average retail dollars sold per seller will vary.
Can we track our sales?
Brochure: You probably won't know how many orders you get until you collect your order forms. But some strategies can give you a ballpark idea. Learn how to track your fundraising progress
Online: You'll be able to track online sales in real-time. By logging into your dashboard, you'll see the following:
- Your latest orders
- Sales by location
- Overall sales progress
How do we receive our money?
Brochure Sales: Money and order forms are turned in at the end of the sale. Send us a check for 60% if your retail sales are less than $500, 50% for sales of $500 or greater, and your order forms for processing.
Online Sales: Your profit check usually arrives 2-3 weeks after the end of the season.
What is our profit?
If your group retails less than $500 in sales, you receive 40% profit. You will receive 50% profit for spring flower sales totaling $500 or more.
(Use the 'Calculate Your Profit' calculator at the top of the page to learn how much money your group can make)
What about sales tax?
An organization will not pay sales tax only if they are tax-exempt and the order ships to the organization's address where the tax-exempt number is connected.
Online customers pay sales tax, if applicable, and shipping. We do not charge a processing fee.
Shipping
How soon do we receive our order?
Shipping time frames are as follows:
Spring paper order forms must be received by April 1st. Spring orders begin shipping on April 1st, and we start with the warmest states first.
- Beginning of April: Zones 8-10
- Early-Mid April: Zones 6-7
- Mid-End of April: Zones 3-5
Spring stores close on May 15th.
How are online customers notified about their orders?
Customers receive a confirmation email when they place their order. A notification email with tracking information is sent once their order ships.
Online orders ship in the order received within 3-5 business days once we start shipping to a particular zone.
Where do orders ship to?
Products ship from our Wisconsin warehouse to all the lower 48 states.
How is our order packed?
We ship brochure orders to the piece.
Is there a shipping fee?
Brochure Sales:
Ship-to-group orders under $150 will be charged a $25 shipping fee.
Online Sales:
All online orders will ship directly to your customer's door for a flat $6.99 shipping fee.
Big Fundraising Ideas is not responsible for products not stored properly.
Do you ship orders to sellers?
There is no ship-to-seller option for a Spring Flowers fundraiser.
How are product issues handled?
You will be instructed to contact customer service to deal with missing or damaged items.