|
You have a choice of how the items are delivered to.
We can ship your items to your
School or Organization in one big shipment or we can ship
each participants order to their residence or office for
FREE. This charge represent
only a part of the actual shipping and packing cost and we
will cover the rest. This will give your
organization much valuable time to concentrate on much
more important tasks.
Question:
What is a catalog and
brochure
sale?
Answer: A
brochure or catalog sale is our way of referring to
fundraisers that use a brochure or catalog for order
taking, with products arriving later. When the literature
is 16 pages or less, it is called a brochure, whereas more
than 16 pages, makes it a catalog. Both are attractive
color literature that feature fundraising products.
Brochures and catalogs offer lots of great gift ideas for
all ages and often include a wide selection of kitchen
items,
figurines, vases, candles, candle holders, glass items,
wall plaques and many more.
Each year, we offer new catalogs in the spring, summer,
fall and winter and our brochures are updated twice a
year. You are welcome to call or fill out our online form
and request a free sample of our brochures or catalogs at
any time.
Groups need to decide on one catalog or brochure and then
each member of your group would take their copy of the
brochure/catalog home and sell items in it to family,
friends, neighbors, etc.
Go
To Top
Question: Do
I have to pay for the brochures?
Answer: There is no
charge for the brochures or catalogs, however, we require
a firm commitment that your group will be using them for
an upcoming fundraiser. Our fundraising consultants will
be in regular contact with your chairperson during and
after the sale, to help. Shipping charges are free in the
continental US. If after 60-days of receiving your
free sales kits, we do not receive your order forms, we
will send you an invoice for brochures or catalogs.
Depending on which program you choose, the cost of each
individual sales kit is between $0.50 to $1.00.
Go
To Top
Question: How
long should I run a brochure or catalog sale?
Answer: It’s best to
put a time limit on order taking. We suggest a minimum of
two weekends and one full week or 2 full weeks. If you
run the sale too long, everyone begins to lose interest.
Our consultants will work with you to set up a timeframe
to reach your goal.
Go
To Top
Question: When
should I collect the money from my members?
Answer: You can
collect the money from your group’s members whenever you
like. If you give your members extra time and let them
pay when the orders arrive, you can often increase your
sales. However, you can also ask them to turn in the
money when they turn in their orders. You know your
members better than we do!
Go
To Top
Question: Are
there any hidden costs?
Answer: There are no
hidden costs. Our brochures and catalogs are free,
shipping is free, and we offer a free
prize program for each member of your group. Prize
programs are available to groups with 10 or more actual
sellers. Our customer service is available by calling
toll-free at 1-888-357-1182 to answer any questions you
may have.
Go
To Top
Question: When
do I send in the money to DIAMOND SQUARE Fundraising and how much do
I send? Do I mail in the entire amount?
Answer: We offer a 30-day
payment option to approved organizations. If you would
like this extra time to pay, we will fax or mail a single
page form and once approved, you’ll have 30 days to pay.
We also offer an additional special discount of 1% if paid
in ten days.
Some
organizations will ask you to send in the entire amount
and then make you wait weeks to get your profit back. At
DIAMOND SQUARE Fundraising, you keep your profit and send us the
difference. This means that you have your profit even
before the items are delivered.
Go
To Top
Question: I
know your most popular brochures sometimes sell out, can I
reserve them ahead of time? I have a large school and
need several hundred brochures.
Answer: Yes. Visit
our website to see the latest spring/summer or
fall/holiday catalogs or call 1-888-357-1182 to receive a
sample. Once you have decided on a catalog, just give us a
call and we will be happy to reserve them for your group.
Go
To Top
Question: Do I
need to mail in each member’s order form? What if they get
lost?
Answer: Yes,
DIAMOND SQUARE Fundraising will need a copy of each seller's order
form; this does not need to be the original. We will
provide you with a tally sheet. You will total the number
of each item ordered and mail the tally sheet to us for
the catalog merchandise as well as the prizes selected.
Once DIAMOND SQUARE Fundraising receives your tally sheet, we will
order the products for you.
Go
To Top
Question: How long
does it take to receive the products?
Answer: When
DIAMOND SQUARE Fundraising has received your completed tally sheet,
it will take approximately 1 to 2 weeks for the
products to be delivered to you.
Go
To Top
Question: I have a
really large group. Do I have to separate the orders out
myself?
Answer: No.
Orders are packaged and labeled for individual students,
classroom or individual fundraisers. No time-consuming
sorting on your part.
Go
To Top
Question: What do
I do if I receive an item that is damaged in shipping?
Answer: You will
receive a reconciliation form in your information packet.
It’s important that you inform your sellers to check all
of their merchandise immediately and report all damage to
the fundraising chairperson within one week of receipt.
(Otherwise, you may have another report weeks later when
Grandma opens her gift.) The chairperson will complete ONE
reconciliation form and mail or fax to DIAMOND SQUARE
Fundraising
within two weeks of receiving the merchandise. Your
replacement merchandise will arrive in approximately 1 to
2 weeks. If you prefer, you can arrange for a credit on
your bill. Our fundraising consultants will be happy to
help you with this.
Go
To Top
Question: When are
the prizes delivered?
Answer: For most
pre-packed orders, prizes will arrive with the catalog
merchandise. However, sometimes prizes are sent
separately and may arrive before your products do.
Go
To Top
Question: How much
profit can a group make?
Answer: Catalog and
brochure sales are a great fundraiser for groups of all
sizes! Figuring very conservatively, on a 40% profit
basis: if each member of your group sells just $100
(that’s only $20 in sales to 5 people!) – you will make
$40. If you have 25 in your group, that’s $1,000 profit!
With a motivated group, the potential is much greater!
Go
To Top
Question: What if
I want delivery before a major holiday?
Answer: It’s
important to keep your timeframe in mind when planning
your sale. Let your fundraising consultant know when you
set up your sale if you want delivery before a major
holiday. She will work with you to determine the best
time to start your sale.
Go
To Top
Question: Why
should I do my group’s fundraiser with DIAMOND SQUARE
Fundraising?
Answer:
DIAMOND SQUARE Fundraising offers the highest profits and best
service possible! There are no middlemen with our firm;
you deal directly with us. Our friendly fundraising
consultants are very knowledgeable about fundraising and
work with you to help you reach your goals. They do not
work on commission! Our goal is to help you decide on the
best fundraising product and the right amount that works
for your group! We guarantee all of our products as well
as your privacy.
Go
To Top
|
