Does this cost our Club anything?
No! There are no upfront charges, unless you want to purchase samples or a print to raffle off. You sell from our internet art gallery and from printed catalogs, a reasonable number of which are provided to qualified fundraising groups FREE. (Inquire for more information.) No inventory is required. Your main contribution is your time.
How much work is involved?
Each member of the club should plan on least one hour of showing the catalogue. The group coordinator will spend an additional 1-2 hours totaling forms and sending in the group order. After the order arrives the art prints are hand distributed to the customers.
What percentage of sales will we receive?
50% of all sales will be retained by your group.
How much can my group expect to earn?
A group of 20 people who sell 4 prints each can expect to make $600-$1000.
How does the money work?
Your group will collect payment for each poster at the time it is ordered. Your group coordinator then deposits all funds into the group's bank account. Plan ahead so you are ready for ordering time -- 50% must be sent to us as soon as we confirm that everything you ordered is in stock. We'll generate an invoice for you if you need one. You keep the remaining 50%!
What about sales tax?
If we ship to Massachusetts, we have to charge 5% sales tax unless you are a Registered Nonprofit Organization and you give us your non-profit number. Merchandise shipped to all other states is tax exempt.
Will you ship to Canada?
No, unfortunately. Due to import taxes required by foreign countries, it is very expensive to deliver our products outside the U. S.
How long does it take for an order to arrive?
Prints and posters arrive about one week after your order and payment in full are received by us.
Can I have the art shipped direct to our customers?
Yes, for an extra charge. For $200 (retail) or more prints/posters going to a single business address, shipping is FREE! For smaller orders shipping is $12 If we don't hear otherwise, we'll assume you want everything delivered to the group coordinator at the school address given on your Registration form.
How do I sign up?
Easy, just go to our Registration Form, print it and fill it out, then fax or mail it to us. Tell us as much as you can about your fundraising plans and needs. If you need more information before you commit, complete our Inquiry Form and we'll get back to you right away, mail you a packet of information and sample catalogs, and send you a Registration Form. When you complete the Registration Form and send it to us (you can even email it if you want to start right away), we'll open your account.
How long should my fundraiser last?
The most successful fundraisers last approximately 2-3 weeks. This gives plenty of time to approach family, friends and neighbors without your participants losing enthusiasm and momentum.
How far in advance should I contact you?
For a standard art fundraising campaign we need at least 1 week's notice to set up the account and get the sales brochures to you. Contact us early to get our marketing and promotional advice. (If your school will be closing for Christmas of Summer vacation, be sure to start your fundraiser early enough for everything to arrive by this deadline.)
Can I sell art for fundraising at my website too?
Yes, you can use our website as your free sales tool. A special entryway page at our website, with your name on it, will lead your supporters into the art collections. You link here from a banner at your site, and give the URL to people who want to see the online gallery. They can order from you directly, or use the online order form to benefit your group with 50%. Your online art store can be open 24/7, all year round!
Will I get credit for my customers who order at FundraisingArt.com?
Yes, as long as your group has an ongoing Fundraiser registered with us you will receive 50% of all orders from customers you send to our website. When they order online customers are prompted to choose a Fundraising group.
Is shipping included?
For orders of $200 (retail) or more prints/posters going to a single business address at the same time, shipping is FREE! Most group orders qualify for free shipping.
What if something arrives damaged?
Although we have take special care in packing and shipping sometimes damage does occur. All orders should be checked for exterior damage upon arrival. Sizes given for prints/posters are the image size, as shown. Merchandise is not returnable because color does not exactly match that shown here, or because size differs by less than 1" in either dimension. Claims for defective merchandise must be filed within 5 days of delivery by calling 413-665-8838 (9am-5pm Eastern, Mon-Fri) or by sending us an email to orders@fundraisingart.com. No refunds or credits. Allowable claims will be replaced within approximately 2 weeks.
