Sweet Chaos Popcorn Fundraiser - irresistible and easy to sell!

■  Review the Sweet Chaos Popcorn Fundraiser Sales Agreement, complete it, and submit it to us by fax or email. You can also submit your sales agreement electronically on our website. We will ship a Sweet Chaos popcorn brochure (with an order form on the back) for each of your sellers and we will set up your organization's online store.

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■  We will work with you to create a customized participant letter that will include your goals, why you are fundraising, whom to make checks payable to, your fundraiser's end date, etc. We will also include instructions for the online store and a link for your participants to register as a seller. And we will also include tips for increasing your sales. 

 

■  We will review each step of your fundraiser with you from start to finish to help ensure that your organization's fundraiser runs smoothly throughout your sale. 

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■  Offer incentives! Before starting your sale, we suggest putting together an incentive/reward for your participants for participating in your fundraiser for a job well done! Raising money for your organization is a worthy cause and should be recognized. Think outside the box and award for participation, not just for top sellers. You want to motivate everyone to participate. We suggest promoting a "celebration party" for each seller who sells a minimum number of items to help you achieve higher sales. It could be something as simple as an ice cream sundae celebration so something such as a "Chance to Win" opportunity. Choose the minimum number of items that you would like your sellers to achieve. Then, offer a drawing for prizes which can be events at school, prizes, discount certificates, gifts, etc. that can be donated by businesses and services within your community. For example, a seller receives a ticket for a chance to win when they sell 10 items (15 items if you choose). For each additional 5 items sold, they earn another ticket. Incentives can be highly successful!

 

■  Distribute your brochures and participant letter to your members. Family participants will then show the brochure to their friends, other family members, neighbors, co-workers, acquaintances, etc., and invite them to buy their favorite popcorn flavors. Plus, your participants can promote sales online by sending the link to your online store by sending emails, texts, and posting on social media. At just $12 per item, many supporters will order more than one item! With your brochure sales, your participants will fill in the order form with the supporter's name, contact info, address, etc., what they ordered, and collect the payment upfront. Customer checks, if taken, are payable to your organization. 

 

■  Collect all order forms and payments from your participants at the end of your selling period. Allow a few days for late orders to be submitted. Tally the number of items sold and email the totals to deb@best-fundraising-ideas.com or fax to 410-630-7080, or simply call us at 860-384-3691 and we can take your order by phone. Once received, we will email an invoice to you.

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■  Shipping is a flat-rate $75, regardless of the number of items ordered. 

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■  Once your fundraiser has ended, we will email a report for your profit, an invoice for the amount due for your brochure sales, and you'll keep your profit upfront. For your online sales, we will mail a check to your organization for your profit.  

 

■  You will keep your profit upfront and pay the amount due. Once payment has been received by an organization check, cashier check, or money order, your order will be packed and shipped in 1-2 weeks. Popcorn orders received online will be shipped with your brochure orders. Smaller orders are usually shipped by UPS. Larger orders are shipped by a carrier and delivered on a pallet. You will then distribute your orders to your participants along with the popcorn brochure/order form.

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■  We will provide coaching to help your campaign succeed, we offer extended office hours Mon-Sat 9 am-9 pm and Sun 11 am-6 pm, and we are committed to processing your order, and any needed replacements with no delay. When you need help, we'll be available to assist you! 

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■  Reminder. Please have your participants sell to people they know such as family, friends, and neighbors. Never have your participants sell door-to-door or enter someone's home. If you are selling at an event, remember to keep cash well stored. Remind your participants to always smile, be polite, and say "Thank you" whether someone makes a purchase or not.