Raise money without using order forms, collecting and counting money, or receiving product deliveries. Gifts & More Online offers over 500 items like kitchen & home accessories, popcorn & snacks, and much more! 100% virtual with no in-person selling.
7 Online Fundraising Advantages
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Product Details
- Average Price: $15
- Profit: 25-40% of retail
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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
Orders ship within 3 business days.
5. Receive Profit
Profit payment processed within 15 business days.
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.
What Our Customers Say
How it Works
How do we raise money?
Groups raise money when supporters buy items from their online store. Once participants register, they can invite family and friends to shop. Invitations go out via social media, text, and email, and groups profit from every sale.
Your online store will include additional items not found in the brochure.
Do participants need to register?
Registration is the best way to promote a Gifts & More Online fundraiser and drive traffic to your store. 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 into their sales portal anytime and track their sales.
Once potential supporters arrive at your store, the participant's name and group appear at the top of the page. This helps to personalize your fundraiser. For example, "Purchases from this page will be credited to John Doe in support of ABC High School Band." Encourage your sellers to personalize the visitor experience even more by uploading their pictures.
Getting participants to register is vital if you want to reach your goal. Once you know how much your group needs, you can set your individual seller goal.
(Use the 'Calculate Your Profit' calculator at the top of the page to determine your profit.)
Track your fundraiser progress and remind your group to invite people to shop. Participants can also track their sales when logged into their portal.
Registered sellers will also be eligible to earn credit toward prizes. We encourage groups to supplement the prize program we offer with additional incentives.
Do we receive a group link?
You will not receive your online store link. Instead, you will receive a unique program ID number. You will need to forward it to your participants so they can register. Once registered, they can invite people to shop at your store using social media, text, and email. They will also be able to log in and track their sales progress.
Is money collected with each order?
There is no face-to-face selling or money collection. Participants receive credit for sales when the people they invite buy items from your store.
Can participants track their sales?
Participants can log into their portal anytime and see their sales updates.
Are there any fees?
There are no setup fees or costs to run a Gifts & More Online fundraiser. We will waive the $50 admin fee once your group sells 50 items. If you decide to cancel after we receive your signed agreement, you will be charged the $50 admin fee.
Can participants earn prizes?
Motivating your participants by using incentives can improve sales. We offer two prize program options:
We will email your prize flyer to you before your kickoff. Be sure to forward it to your participants and discuss it. You must continue to promote your prizes throughout your sale. This will keep your group motivated.
After your sale, we add the total cash amount to your profit payment. Or, if you choose a traditional prize plan, we ship your prizes to your group address.
You'll receive a sales report showing your participants' names and how much 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?
There are no brochures Because this is an online fundraiser. Before your sale, we email you the steps to get started to pass on 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 that you have an official kickoff meeting so everyone starts simultaneously.
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?
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 store closure 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.
Do you only work with schools?
No, we work with non-school groups as well. Examples include 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 simultaneously with 'Popcorn Online'. 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 Gifts & More Online sale, you'll receive access to your online store dashboard. You'll see who's sent emails and view sales updates.
How do we receive our money?
Your profit payment is processed within 15 business days of your store's closing. If you add ship-to-group, payments are processed within five business days after your order ships.
What is our profit?
Your profit percentage is based on how many items your group sells:
| Items Sold | Profit |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | 25% |
| 10-29 | 30% |
| 30-49 | 35% |
| 50+ | 40% |
You receive 70% of online donations.
A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from your profit if your group sells fewer than 50 items.
Can we accept donations?
Yes, your Gifts & More Online store will be set up to accept donations. You make 70% of the donated amount.
Your final profit percentage is based on the total number of items your group sells. Donations do not count toward items sold when determining group profit percentage.
Can buyers credit more than 1 participant?
No. Participants need to register individually. Each participant has their own login and sharing options.
What about sales tax?
No sales tax is charged for online sales except for Texas residents.
Shipping
How soon do orders ship out?
Orders generally ship within two business days after purchase.
How are 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.
Where do orders ship to?
The product ships from our Texas warehouse to all the lower 48 states. All items ship direct to the buyer.
Who pays the shipping fee?
Customers pay a fee to ship their orders directly to them at checkout.
Shipping is free on orders $75 and over.
How to Reduce Online Customer Shipping Costs
Online customers' shipping costs are fixed and calculated based on the order weight and destination zip code. However, there are two ways that you can reduce or even eliminate their shipping costs:
1. Ship-to-Group Option
You can add our ship-to-group option to remove the shipping cost from your online customers. This way, they would have two options at checkout:
- Have their order sent to them and pay the shipping fee.
- Have their order sent to you and get free shipping.
Offering this 2nd option may encourage more people to place orders.
Adding ship-to-group will shift the shipping cost burden from your customers to your group. Instead of each online customer paying for their shipping, we would deduct the cost to ship one larger consolidated order to your group at the end of your sale from your profit.
We will not add ship-to-group to your online fundraiser unless you tell us to. You can do so by putting "Add ship-to-group" in the comments section before submitting your Start a Fundraiser form.
NOTE: We only recommend this option for buyers close to you.
2. Combine Orders
A second option allows customers to have their order shipped directly to them but with a reduced average cost to ship each item.
We've found that the shipping cost for the 1st item is the most expensive. For example, 1 item may cost $10 to ship, but adding a 2nd item will raise the total shipping cost by an insignificant amount. So, ordering two or more items tends to add minimal shipping fees. Once your product order exceeds $75, shipping is free.
The idea is to focus on order consolidation. The larger each online order is, the lower the average shipping cost per item.
Thus, encourage your buyers to merge their orders. Here's how it works:
- Ask your buyers to become 'order takers'.
- Each 'order taker' collects orders and money from their friends and family using an order form. Download order form
- The 'order taker' transfers the orders from the order form to the online store checkout page.
- The 'order taker' pays using a credit card and submits the order for processing (The 'order taker' keeps the money collected from friends and family).
- The product ships to the 'order taker' who distributes the orders to each buyer.
PRO TIPS:
- 'Order takers' should collect extra money from each buyer to help cover the shipping cost. The larger the group, the less money you'll need. Remember that collecting more is better because you can always return any extra money. For example, for a $60 order, consider collecting an extra $5 per buyer to cover the shipping cost. And once your order is over $75, shipping is free. (Actual shipping cost is known once you enter the items and shipping address at checkout. Every order has a different cost based on order size and destination zip code.)
- Both group members and people supporting the group in any area of the country can use this method. You'll need to forward them the order form.
- Buyers on the same order form should live close to the 'order taker' for easy pickup and delivery.
- 'Order takers' can go to the online store and check the shipping cost before they check out. Put the items in the cart and enter the shipping address.
- Consider a fun incentive for the 'order taker' with the largest order.
How are product issues handled?
Buyers will be instructed to contact customer service for order questions.
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