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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, cheesecakes,
cakes, desserts, pastries, coffee, cocoa, pretzels, 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. Let us help you design a custom campaign
just for you.
Who manufactures the products you sell?
All of our products are manufactured and/or supplied by Pine Valley Foods or Pine River, which sells exclusively through fundraising
distributors. Since 1998 Pine Valley, has offered the best service and highest quality products in the fundraising industry.
Pine River have been making award-winning cheese spreads and confections since 1963. Teamed with Pine Valley Foods & Pine
River, we guarantee your shipment to arrive on time and in good condition.
What is the E-Coupon Program? E-Coupon is a new wave in the cookie dough fundraising arena,
instaed of product being delivered to your location frozen on a truck, possibly hundreads of units to distribute, E- Coupons
will be replacing the product you then deliver the E-Coupons to your customers they inturn go online and place there order
using the E-Coupon scratch off code on the back. The product is then delivered directly to them via UPS.
Do
you require a minimum order? Yes 120 units is the minumum you will make a profit. With the E-Coupon program there
is only a 50 unit minimum.
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 Toll Free 866-367-7611 or 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. See our Profit page for more details.
Fundraising
Process Will you
charge me for the brochures I need for my campaign? JMF will send you the quantity of brochures you request,
If the amount is over 100 you will be charged on your invoice for the extra.
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).
or a $5 Gift Card Up to four per person.. iPod drawing:
Every seller that sells 24 or more units will be put in a drawing
for an ipod at the end of the sale. (We can adjust to you request)
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 JM Fundraising and we will process your order.
When will I find out what our profit is for the sale? JM Fundraising will supply you
with an invoice showing products ordered, gross sales, your commission/profit, amount owed to JM 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 JM 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 350 assorted units. However, there is a $.73 freight surcharge on each unit under 350. You only pay shipping on what
you don’t sell. With the e-coupon program there is no shipping. Piner River does require shipping
charges. 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 JM 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.
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 JM 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.
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