If you have specific questions, go to our Information Request Form, fill it out, and push SEND.
Ask us for the information you need. (First you might want to read the rest of this page, which contains the basic scoop...) Tell us what your group does, how many people are involved, what age they are, and when you want to do the fundraiser. We'll email you back right away with the answers to your questions.
If you want to see printed materials or hear back from us, you MUST give us your mailing address, telephone, and your email address. Note: it will take us a little while to get materials to you via snail mail, so skip this step and go on to step 2 if you want to get started ASAP!
If you are ready to sign up, go to the Registration Form. Fill in all the requested information. (Note: an adult supervisor must be named on the form, and must agree to be legally responsible for the orders we ship to your group). Then either email it to us, fax it to 413-665-8838, or mail it to PO Box 18, Whately, MA 01093.
When we receive your registration commitment, we'll mail you a packet containing instructions, order forms and catalogs. We'll add your art club's name to our online order form, and create a customized gallery entry page for you. We can also supply PDF files (free) of an advertising flyer you can print out and post around your school, if you like. Please inquire!
Remember: all Art Clubs, Arts Groups and NAHS Chapters are eligible for FREE catalogs! PLEASE be conservative about how many you request, because they cost us $.50 each to print! If you want to contact a lot of people, such as all the faculty in your school, we can email you an advertising flyer with your group's name and web gallery URL on it. You can print this file, copy the printout and distribute it any way you wish.
Schedule a meeting with the group to distribute the sales materials, teach them how to use the order forms and website art gallery, inspire them (see How to Maximize Sales) and set a firm deadline (10 - 14 days is recommended).
Promote Your Fundraiser
Send out some press releases about your group and the purpose for your fundraiser (see How to Promote Your Fundraiser) and post flyers in the places your audience frequents, like the school hallways, teachers' lounge and the cafeteria.
Deadline Day
When your fundraising period ends, collect all your order forms and payments. All money is collected at the time of the sale. Deposit checks and money into your account. You will keep your half, and send us our share. No waiting for your money!
Check all the orders to make sure they are complete,
and create a master list of all the pictures for your group. Show quantity, title, artist, price and item number. (We prefer for you to use Excel for this, especially if ordering via email. We will gladly email you a template document to use, please ask!) Keep copies of the original order forms so you know who ordered what!
After we confirm that everything you have ordered is available, we will email you an invoice.
You will be charged for 50% of total art sales, plus 100% of any applicable shipping.
Mail a check to us at: FundraisingArt.Com, PO Box 18, Whately, MA 01093.
YOU KEEP YOUR 50% OF SALES!
FASTEST ORDERING: If you want your orders processed fast, send your payment to us instantly online via PayPal (Visa/MC or EFT accepted, no additional cost, easy and secure). Go to www.paypal.com and click on SEND MONEY, then follow the prompts. You do not need to have (or open) a PayPal account to make credit card payments this way. Send the money to us at: orders@fundraisingart.com
REMEMBER: orders will not be filled until they are paid in full. Please plan ahead for this step, which may delay your shipment.
We pack and deliver most group orders for free!
As soon as payment is received we will carefully wrap your prints and posters in craft paper, roll them up and insert them into a sturdy mailing tube for shipping to your central distribution point. All orders for $200 (retail) or more pictures going to the same business address are shipped free.
When your order arrives, check the package for external damage and contact us immediately if there is a problem, or if something are missing. Divide the order up for distribution by your salespeople.
NOTE: Art prints and posters are delicate, and must be removed from their tubes very carefully. Merchandise damaged by you or your salespeople is not returnable, and must be replaced at your expense, so please be very careful!
