Raise money without using order forms, collecting and counting money, or receiving product deliveries. Flowers Online offers a wide selection of beautiful, eco-friendly flower bulbs and plants with a 100% grow guarantee. Virtual fundraising opens up sales opportunities across the nation. Orders ship directly to the buyer.
Profit
Your profit is based on the total number of online products sold:
| Products Sold | Profit |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | 25% |
| 10-29 | 30% |
| 30-49 | 35% |
| 50+ | 40% |
| *Donations are 70% profit and do not count as products. |
Product Details
- Minimum Price: $7
- No Upfront Cost: No fees to start your sale.
- Why only sell online? 7 Online Fundraising Advantages
- Free Shipping: No charge to your group.
- Add the Brochure: Learn more
Calculate Your Profit
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Online Fundraising Steps
1. Sign Up
Enroll in our no-upfront-cost fundraiser.
2. Receive Prep Emails
Use our prep emails to get ready for a successful sale. Prep Emails
3. Make Sales
Participants invite friends and family to your store.
4. Orders Ship
Fundraising orders ship within 3-5 business days.
5. Receive Profit
Profit payment processed after store closes.
Choose a Prize Program
Motivate your sellers to raise more money with a Prize Program
All prizes are free and do not come out of your profit.
Ship to Group
How it Works
How do we raise money?
Profit is made by selling products in your store. Participants can invite family and friends to shop via social media, text, and email.
Your group profits from every sale in your store.
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 perennials, meaning they are not actively growing. They are dug up and stored without any soil around their roots. We recommend planting promptly.
Your group receives a profit from each sale.
Do participants need to register?
Registration is the most effective way to promote your fundraiser online. Once registered, participants can invite friends and family to your online store using text, social media, and email. They'll also be able to log in to their sales portal anytime to track their online sales. If you’re offering one of our prize programs, online sales count towards earning prizes.
When more potential buyers click the link your sellers share, your store will see increased traffic and sales. Once at the store, the participant's name appears at the top of the page, helping personalize the fundraiser. Encourage your sellers to personalize the visitor experience further by uploading their photos when logged in to their dashboard.
NOTE: Participants who add their picture are ten times more likely to get supporters than those who don't!
Before your sale starts, we send you access to your online sales portal. Sponsors can track things like:
- Registered participants
- Sales updates
- Sales by product
Enhance sales by setting individual seller goals based on your group's needs.
(Use the 'Calculate Your Profit' calculator at the top of the page to determine your profit)
Track your fundraiser progress and remind participants to invite people to your store, which will help your participants reach their goals.
Registered participants will also be eligible to win prizes. We encourage groups to supplement the prize program we offer with additional incentives.
You can assign your group to separate teams. Participants can then add their team name when registering, allowing you to see online sales by each team. Make selling even more fun by incorporating additional fundraising incentives to help foster competition between teams to boost overall sales.
Registration is Key
Getting your group to register is vital to your success, and you want to start strong. 46% register on the first day, and 80% of registered participants sell, translating to an average of $100 in sales per seller! Here are some ideas:
Pro Tips:
- Meet in person or over Zoom to discuss the importance of registration.
- Offer low-cost or no-cost incentives (extended recess, duct tape the principal to the wall, water balloon the principal, etc., based on reaching a set registration level, such as 40-50%).
- Offer a registration prize (or everyone who registers by tomorrow goes into a special drawing).
- Email your parents to ask them to register (principals send an email for school-wide fundraisers).
- The goal is 100% registration, so continue to remind your group throughout your sale.
- Use our leaderboard to promote and boost sales throughout your fundraiser.
Do we receive a group link?
There are two ways to promote your store:
- Registration: Participants will need your group link to register. This way, they can log in and track their sales progress. When they share the link with friends and family using social media, text, and email, visitors will see the participant's name when they arrive at the store.
- Direct Link: If you don't want your group members to register, they can send your group link.
You cannot track individual participant sales by only sharing your group link. You would also not be able to use a prize program.
Online Ship-to-Group Orders
Another limitation for sellers who don't register is reaching online customers who choose the ship-to-group option. Typically, when participants register and send out their unique links, and customers make a purchase, orders are automatically tied to a particular seller.
Any products shipped to the group are already packed inside the seller's box with their other brochure products. Participants then deliver these products to their customers.
However, with the single link option, you must inform any ship-to-group buyers to pick up their orders, as they won't be associated with a seller.
Is money collected with each order?
There is no in-person ordering or money collection. Participants generate sales when the people they invite buy products from your store.
Can participants track their sales?
Participants can log in to their portal at any time to view their sales updates.
Are there any fees?
There are no setup fees or costs to run a Flowers Online fundraiser. Once your group sells 50 products, we will waive the $50 admin fee.
Can participants earn prizes?
Adding prizes has been proven to improve sales. It's essential to promote your incentives throughout your sale, keeping your participants focused on sharing their store links with others.
You have two prize program options:
We will email you your prize flyer before your kickoff. After your sale, we add the total cash amount to your profit payment. If you choose prizes, we will ship them to your group's address.
You'll receive a sales report listing your participants' names and the amount they sold. Prizes are shipped with a reference list that matches prizes with participants.
There is no cost to the group for our prize programs.
Do participants get a brochure to show?
Because this is an online fundraiser, there are no brochures. Before your sale, you'll receive an email with registration instructions. Be sure to forward it to your sellers.
How soon can we start?
You'll receive an agreement to sign after you submit our Start a Fundraiser form. Processing your order and setting up your store will take at least 3-5 business days.
Your store will be live once we send you your participant registration steps. We recommend holding an official kickoff meeting so everyone starts at the same time.
If you can't meet in person, consider using online communication technology. Examples include Zoom, Cisco Webex, GoToMeeting, and Google Meet.
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. To succeed, focus on creating urgency among your sellers, getting out of the gate quickly, and establishing early momentum.
Do you only work with schools?
No, we also work with non-school groups, such as church groups, sports leagues, and dance organizations.
Can we use more than one store at a time?
No. You must choose one store. For example, Goodies & Gifts Online cannot be run alongside Popcorn Online. However, you can always run a second online fundraiser after the first one ends.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes. Your group must have at least 5 participants.
Making Sales
Is there a minimum order?
There are no minimum order requirements.
Can we track our sales?
Before your Flowers Online sale, you'll receive access to your online store dashboard. You'll be able to see the following:
- Participants who've registered
- Individual participant and group sales progress
How will we receive our money?
Your profit payment is processed within 10 business days after your store's closing.
What is our profit?
Your profit percentage is based on the number of products your group sells:
| Products Sold | Profit |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | 25% |
| 10-29 | 30% |
| 30-49 | 35% |
| 50+ | 40% |
You also receive 70% of online donations.
A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from your profit if your group sells fewer than 50 products.
Can we accept donations?
People can donate in increments of $25, $50, $100, and $250. Your group receives 70% profit from all donations. You can turn off this feature if you don't want a donation option in your store. Let us know before your fundraiser starts.
Your final profit percentage is based on the total number of products your group sells. Donations do not count toward products sold when determining group profit percentage.
Can buyers credit more than one participant?
No. The online store is set up so that only one participant receives credit for a particular sale.
What about sales tax?
Certain states require that we collect and remit sales tax on purchases made by online customers to their state's Department of Revenue. The sales tax will be automatically calculated and added to their total at checkout if the state requires it.
Shipping
How soon will orders ship out?
Online orders ship within 3-5 business days. Shipping time frames are as follows:
Fall Orders: Orders begin shipping in mid-September.
Spring Orders: Orders begin shipping on March 1st.
How are customers notified about their orders?
Customers receive a confirmation email when they place their order. Once their order ships, a notification email with tracking information is sent.
Where do orders ship to?
Products ship from our Benton Harbor, MI, warehouse to all 48 lower states.
Who pays the shipping fee?
Customers pay a flat $6.95 fee to ship their orders directly to them at checkout.
How are product issues handled?
Buyers will be instructed to contact customer service for order questions.
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