How does it work?
Living Fundraisers is modelled on the well-known chocolate drives. You can run a drive in the following ways (or combine them):
Take home method: Each fundraising participant takes home a carry bag. They then sell the items in the carry bag and return the money to the school/organisation.
Order form method: Each fundraising participant takes home an order form and collects orders and money. You then collate the orders, send to us, then distribute items back to your sellers. This method is generally not as successful as the take-home method, because people are more inclined to buy things that they can have immediately, rather than having to wait for their order to arrive. Living Fundraisers provides printed or electronic copies of order forms for this method.
Are there any upfront costs?
No. Living Fundraisers will bill you for your items. You have 30 days for take-home campaigns. Order form campaigns are due on date of dispatch. You keep your share of profits at all times.
Can we return unsold items?
Yes, in most cases. Returns are accepted up to the minimum order (10 carry bags) for Herbs, Vegies and Christmas Cards. Due to health regulations, we cannot accept returns on snack foods. Returns must be notified in writing before the due date of your invoice and returned at your cost.
How much should we order?
Most organisations order one carry bag per family/member.
Some organisations allow people to opt-out of the drive before it starts. This helps maximise participation and can save you time chasing people who didn’t want to be involved. See http://www.livingfundraisers.com.au/opting-2/ for suggested wording.
When should we order?
Living Fundraisers dispatches twice a week:
- Orders received by 2pm on Tuesdays are dispatched on Friday
- Orders received by 2pm on Fridays are dispatched on Tuesday
Please note that we dispatch by courier from Melbourne, so transit times will depend on your location. You are also able to track the transit of your items online.
What information is provided for sellers?
Each fundraiser carry bag includes the items for sale, full instructions and product information and an envelope to hold and return their money.
What support materials are provided for coordinators?
Lots! Living Fundraisers provides everything you need to run your drive.
We will send you:
- Tally sheet to record distribution of items and return of money
- Easy to follow instructions
- Templates to copy and paste to keep your group informed throughout the drive
- Tally sheet, instructions and return label for product returns
- Regular emails keeping you informed of the status of your order
Additional tools and information are also available to help make your fundraiser a success. See: http://www.livingfundraisers.com.au/tips-and-info/
