Fast Cash Fundraisers


	What are the keys to a successful fundraising project?
	Custom Resources recommends that the fundraising coordinator be full of enthusiasm and has the ability to visualize success. This, combined with a clear beneficial reason for doing the fundraiser from the perspective of all participants, is the basis for success.
	Who do I contact if I have a fundraising question?
	Please call 660-885-5096 or email questions to tara@customresources.com or heather@customresources.com
	After enrollment, what fundraising tools does Custom Resources provide?
	Brochures and order taking forms are provided as soon as possible upon request. We will provide several additional resources to use with the local press, the school, your participants, the parents, and your customers, promoting your upcoming fundraiser. Telephone support is available as well.
	What is the average number of items sold per student?
	Custom Resources expects more than the fundraising industries average of 10 sales/items per student due to quality line of products and the assistance we provide promoting fun incentives and promotional resources. Obviously, this will vary per student, due to confidence and number of contacts made.
	When will the fundraising orders be delivered?
	Delivery varies between fast-cash programs. Ask a fast-cash consultant about the details.
	Who should I call if I would like to check on the delivery status of an order?
	We will work closely with each of our suppliers to ensure delivery is prompt. You should call our office at 660-885-5096 if you have questions.
	What type of payments do you accept?
	Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, or school purchase orders.
	Do customers pay sales tax on the items purchased?
	No, we do not charge any tax on fundraising products. We will need a sales exempt certificate on file for your organization.

5 EASY STEPS
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5

STEP 1- PLAN & SET YOUR GOALS!

PICK YOUR FAVORITE BROCHURE: During the fall, when most student groups have 100% participation, many groups choose to sell using the frozen foods and beverage brochures for the holidays. In the spring, often clubs within a school (FBLA, TSA, PBL, FFA, and DECA) will combine efforts for upcoming competition needs. The snacks, t-shirts, and beverage brochures have low minimum requirements and by combining efforts, smaller groups can achieve larger sales levels and maximize profits.

SELECT A FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR TO REPRESENT YOUR ORGANIZATION: This may be the teacher or an active volunteer. If the teacher/advisor needs assistance ... recruit someone who is outgoing and who has organizational skills to be the coordinator ... this will only enhance the groups experience and profitability.

AIM HIGH - AND DON'T WAVER: Set a goal to raise an exact number of dollars. Be realistic and be certain. You either need the money or you don't, right? Wavering about the money goal makes for a weaker fund raising effort. Always use our provided sales chart to keep your group on track and shooting for the goal!

IDENTIFY YOUR SELLERS & THEIR GOALS: Ask each seller to set an individual goal. Show your sellers how their individual goals add up to the overall group's goal. Ask them to commit to their goals now. Do all you can to make sure parents are informed of your groups project and their sellers goal. Many parents will make sure their seller's goal is met by taking the brochure to the office!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Know the date when you need the funds and schedule your Kick-Off Meeting. From that date, schedule your Fund Raiser. We recommend your sales last 14 days, starting on a Wednesday, including the next two weekends, and closing on a Tuesday.

GIVE YOUR SELLERS EXTRA MOTIVATION: Let our fast-cash fundraising consultant help with unique incentives to boost each seller's goals and motivation!

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STEP 2: PLACE YOUR BROCHURE ORDER

CALL US AT 1-660-885-5096 TO ORDER YOUR BROCHURES: You'll also select your FREE classroom game. At this time, we'll discuss your goals and date of your fundraising kick-off and the 14-day sales window. You'll receive immediate access to a variety of customized ready-to-use materials for promoting your event.

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STEP 3- GET READY, GET SET, SELL!

GET ALL YOUR SELLERS TOGETHER: Excitement is the key to a successful event! Explain the project, answer all their questions, and get them motivated. Tell your sellers the fund-raising goal and exactly what the funds will be used for. Your sellers will be more comfortable and convincing when they know the big picture.

MAKE THE DATES CLEAR: Give all sellers the specific date and time when they will turn in their materials and/or money. NO EXCEPTIONS - BE VERY STERN ABOUT IT. The entire group can not be held up by one or two people and customers are anxious to receive their orders.

EXPLAIN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Each seller is responsible for collecting money at the time of the sale, turning in payment for all orders, and delivering merchandise within an established time frame. Money is collected at the time of the sale and your fast-cash profits are realized immediately!

TAKE ORDERS: Each participant uses their brochure and order taker to generate orders among family, friends, well-known neighbors, and co-workers.

SAFETY FIRST: Custom Resources does not recommend, suggest, or endorse door-to-door selling. Participants may consider telephoning or emailing friends or relatives to ask for their support. Parents are encouraged to take the fundraiser to the office to share the BEST quality in fundraising with their co-workers.

SALES TIPS:

Start by making a prospecting list ... family members: aunts, uncles, grand parents and cousins. Sell to friends, neighbors and people at mom and dad's office.
If your organization has a uniform or club t-shirt, wear it when making your sales calls. The sellers should have a neat and clean appearance.
Identify yourself and your organization.
Speak s-l-o-w-l-y and clearly.
Explain what you are selling.
Smile & be up-beat!
Say, "Thank you", whether or not the prospect buys.
Checks are made to your organization.
Know when the estimated delivery date is and be committed to delivering your customers orders as soon as possible.

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STEP 4: TRACK SALES & MOTIVATE DAILY!

KEEP DAILY TRACK OF SALES: Ask sellers each day how much has been sold and praise success. Keep a close tab on the amount each seller has sold and how close they are to reaching their goal. Update your sales chart daily to let the group know you are optimistic about meeting the group's goal. This daily action is more critical than many realize!

MANAGE YOUR CASH: This is optional, but you may want to consider having your sellers turn in cash to your treasurer as quickly as possible, even when they have more selling to do. This relieves them of being responsible for the money until final turn-in day and possibly losing the money. Make sure to clearly indicate on their order form with your initials that the money has been turned in. You may want to keep a log of who has turned in money and how much so in the end no one says, "I already turned that in," and there is no record of it.

Your treasurer should update written records immediately upon receipt of any cash or checks. Use a receipt book to keep clear records. Have all checks made out to YOUR Organization. Deposit all checks and make sure they clear the bank before you deliver any merchandise or before awards are handed out.

SUPPORT YOUR SELLERS: Make available to each seller the FACTS of the project like the purpose, the goal, the deadline, etc. Each seller needs to know when and where they can turn in money, get addition order forms, or get their questions answered. Likewise, the chairperson should keep a list of each sellers name, phone number, etc. Contact every seller who missed the Kick-Off Meeting. Meet with them personally to get them equally informed and excited about their Fund Raising Project. Remind them of their deadline and turn-in dates.

ACKNOWLEDGE AND CELEBRATE SUCCESSES DAILY, WEEKLY, AND IN THE END!

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STEP 5: WRAP IT UP

PAY YOUR BILL PROMPTLY: Once Custom Resources receives the tally form and payment or school purchase order from your organization we will process your order. (An excel spreadsheet tally form is used for all programs except the t-shirts. T-shirt order forms are submitted with your payment in the envelope provided. No tally sheet is used.)

CELEBRATE YOUR PROFIT!: Calculate your net profits, make a SECRET sign with the amount on it and plan a celebration where high sales people and the overall profit will be announced! Make sure each seller - Not just The TOP Sellers - gets praised for their efforts. Praise the efforts of any project leaders and recognize them with some type of thank-you gift or certificate.

MAKE PLANS FOR RECEIVING PRODUCT & DELIVERY: The delivery date will be communicated to your groups fundraising coordinator as soon as it is determined.

REMEMBER TO MAKE IT FUN!

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