Frequently Asked Questions

  

Can any group or organization participate in your fundraisers? 
Yes, any group can participate in our fundraising programs. Groups and organizations that typically run fundraising programs are church groups, charities, non-profit organizations, schools - from elementary to middle to high school, colleges, band groups, cheerleading squads, religious groups, youth sports groups such as soccer teams and baseball teams, boy scouts, girl scouts and myriad more. Basically, any group that is in need of increased funds and has a solid base of people willing to help can run a program fundraiser.

We offer the following gourmet fundraising products: cookie dough, pizza, cheesecakes, kolaches, pies, cakes, desserts, pastries, coffee, cocoa, pretzels, pancake mixes, even a smoothie mix as well as christmas fundraisers. You will also find that our program fundraisers offer profits far greater than most fundraisers

How do I get started? Go to the Getting Started page of our website, fill in the required information and indicate the brochure(s) you’re interested in. You will be contacted via e-mail or phone within 24 hours and will be well on your way to a successful fundraising event.

Can I choose to use any number or combination of brochures? Yes, you may choose just one brochure or a combination of brochures. Emma Lou’s & Premium Collection brochures features pre-prepared gourmet cookie dough in 3 lb. tubs, also features snacks and dry mixes. Our Pizza and More brochure offers pizza, cheesecake and other desserts. 

Who manufactures the products you sell? All of our products are manufactured and/or supplied by Pine Valley Foods, which sells exclusively through fundraising distributors. Since 1998, they have offered the best service and highest quality products in the fundraising industry. Teamed with Pine Valley Foods, we guarantee your shipment to arrive on time and in good condition.

Do you require a minimum order? No, but 120 units is the minumum you will make a profit.

What tools will you provide to help my fundraising event and product distribution go smoothly? We offer assistance with sales ideas, incentive programs, tallying the order, product inventory, and distribution of the product. We provide the following documents to help you through the process:

• A step-by-step outline of our fundraising process
• 10 steps to a successful frozen foods delivery
• Fundraising overview and tips
• Parent letter

Who can I call if I have questions during my campaign? If at anytime you have questions, please call us at 612-219-4709 or Email. Our job is to make your job easier—we’ll be with you every step of the way.

How long does the fundraising process usually last? From start to finish, the entire process takes about 28 days or less.

Do you require any money up front? No money is required up front.

What type of profit can I expect to receive? J&M Fundraising guarantees 25 to 50 percent profits, depending upon the number of units sold. For example sell;

• 250 units or less you'll recieve a 30 percent profit;
• 335 units or less you’ll receive a 35 percent profit;
• 336 to 1499 units, earn 40 percent profit;
• 1500 to 3399 units, earn 45 percent profit,
• 3400 units, earn 50 percent profit.

See our Profit page for more details.  

 

Fundraising Process

Will you charge me for the brochures I need for my campaign? No. J&M will send you at no charge, the quantity of brochures you request.

How long should my selling program last? You should plan on a two or three week selling program. We recommend starting on a Thursday or Friday and ending two weeks later.

How do your free incentive programs work? We offer four different free incentive programs to help you boost your organization’s profits.

Baker’s Dozen:

Each participant who sells 12 units or more may choose to receive either a free tub of product sold such as cookie dough or a free movie pass (depending on availability). Up to four per person.

Gift Cards: 

1^st place—$50 gift card with a minimum of 25 units sold.

2^nd place—$30 gift card with a minimum of 20 units sold.

3^rd place—$20 gift card with a minimum of 15 units sold.

Choose from many different store cards.

Cash Prizes:

1^st place—$50 cash with a minimum of 25 units sold.

2^nd place—$30 cash with a minimum of 20 units sold.

3^rd place—$20 cash with a minimum of 15 units sold.

iPod drawing:   
Every seller that sells 25 or more units will be put in a drawing for an ipod at the end of the sale.

When should money be collected from customers? All monies should be collected at the time of sale.

What should I do when the sale ends? At the end of the sale, collect brochures and money, and using our order forms, tally up the product sold. This is usually done the weekend after the sale. Then fax or e-mail the tally sheet to J&M Fundraising and we will process your order.

When will I find out what our profit is for the sale? J&M Fundraising will supply you with an invoice showing products ordered, gross sales, your commission/profit, amount owed to J&M Fundraising, shipping date and delivery date. Usually within 24hrs of submission of your order.

When do I need to remit payment and what payment method may I use? Payment is due upon reciept of invoice, Please send a cashier’s check or school check or business account check for the amount due (shown at the bottom of the invoice) to J&M Fundraising. Payment must be received before your order ships.

When will I receive my order? 16 days or less after we place the order, your order will be drop shipped to your location. Products are packed on 48” x 40” shipping pallets with 250 lbs. of dry ice and shrink-wrapped.

Do I have to pay shipping charges? We pay the freight on all orders over 396 assorted units. However, there is a $.73 freight surcharge on each unit under 396.    You only pay shipping on what you don’t sell. See our Shipping Info page.

Distribution:

Where should I organize the distribution? The distribution should take place in a large area like a gymnasium. We suggest you recruit two adult helpers.

How will I know what to expect on the day of the delivery of my order? A reconciliation form will be Emailed or Faxed to you by J&M Fundraising that will show the approximate time of delivery and the number of pallets you should receive. Your order will arrive by tractor-trailer. If you cannot accommodate this, please let us know immediately.

When should distribution of the products begin? Distribution should begin the day of or the day after arrival. Parents should plan to pick up their child on that day, along with their fundraising products.

What should I do after my shipment arrives? First, count the boxes you have received, note that amount on the delivery receipt and sign it. Then sort the product into separate piles by flavor. Each box is color-coded and no box should contain more than one flavor. Boxes labeled “partial case” should be opened and products placed in the appropriate pile.

How and when should I complete my reconciliation form? Complete your reconciliation form BEFORE distribution. Indicate how many of each flavor you have received. If your first count doesn’t agree with your packing slip, please recheck. All orders are thoroughly counted and weighed to make sure the order is packed with the correct number of units. If there is a discrepancy between your count and the packing slip, please notify us no less than 24 hours, and note the discrepancy on the reconciliation form which should be given to J&M Fundraising, who will rectify the discrepancy.    

How should I begin distribution? Begin distribution by taking each child’s brochure and use the totals quantity at the bottom of each flavor column to fill the number of each flavor needed. It’s best to set up an area for each teacher, class or grade or group and put each child’s order with the appropriate group. When you finish an order, tape their brochure to the top of their tubs.

Is it O.K. if products are un-refrigerated? Although our cookie dough has a thawed shelf life of 21 days, other products left over after distribution should be refrigerated or refrozen within 12 hours.  However, thawing is not detrimental to the products.