A MI West Coast Shoppe fundraiser is different from most of the other fundraisers that you will find out there in several ways.
1. Product - Our hand cut gift items are one of the more unique items that you will find being used for fundraisers. We offer freestanding puzzles, ornaments, mini clocks, words, photo mats, crosses, pendants and more. Nearly four hundred different items and the list will only continue to grow.
2. Themed Catalogs - Our fundraiser catalogs each list approximately one hundred items however we offer three different themed catalogs: one that carries primarily secular items, one that carries primarily Christian items and one that carries a mixture of both. Whether you are a public school or church youth group, we offer you a diverse sampling of product to fit your needs.
3. Online Order Ability - Unlike nearly all other fundraisers, any of our items can be ordered online, with your group receiving the same return percentages as it will from catalog orders. This increases the total choice available by over 300% and allows family and friends out of town or even out of state to purchase items and contribute to the success of your fundraiser. All orders placed online will be shipped directly to the buyer, saving your group the time and effort of sorting and delivering product. Online buyers can pay securely through PayPal or their debit or credit card.
4. Wholesale Orders - Your group earns 10% of any wholesale order that is generated by your fundraiser. If a custom item or wholesale order is placed by anyone as a direct result of your fundraiser, your group will receive 10% of the total. So if a local business, school, sports team or any other organization is interested in placing an order with us during your fundraiser, be sure to have them mention your group when ordering and 10% of their order total goes to you.
5. Pass On 10 - Probably the most unique aspect of MI West Coast Shoppe fundraisers, not only does your group earn between 25%-40% return, but an additional 10% of your fundraiser total goes to a non-profit organization of your choice. If your fundraiser total is less than $1000, we will donate 10% to your choice of the eight organizations that we have chosen. If your fundraiser total is $1000 or more, we will donate 10% to a national or local non-profit organization of your choice. We do this to support philanthropy on the part of your group. Whether you call it passing it on or paying it forward, we are all in this together.
MI West Coast Shoppe offers four options for your fundraiser. You may choose any combination of the four to fit your needs.
1. Catalog Sales - A traditional catalog based sale. Your group receives 25%-40% return on every item sold. All of our items are either 25% or 40% items. We determine the percentage of each item based on its intricacy and the time involved in its production and each item is clearly labeled as 25% or 40%. Our catalogs are designed to offer approximately 2/3 - 40% items and 1/3 - 25% items. Prices range from $2 to $60.
We supply all catalogs, order forms, collection envelopes and tally sheets. There is a $25 deposit to cover printing and postage costs that will be refunded if your fundraiser total reaches $300 or more.
If your fundraiser total is $500 or less, we charge $25 for product shipping and handling. If your fundraiser total is greater than $500, shipping and handling for product is free.
All money is collected upfront by your group. All checks for product are made payable to your group. Upon receipt of all order forms, tally sheets and money, we will verify all totals and issue a check to your group within 5 business days. All product will ship within 10-15 business days.
2. Table Sales - Our table sales option is perfect for smaller groups, special needs fundraisers or to supplement your catalog sales fundraiser. The percentages of return for your group are the same as from catalog sales.
We supply ten full-line catalogs, order forms and a sampling of items from every category. Your group sets up a table display, takes all orders and collects all money. Orders are shipped directly to each customer.
Checks for product are made payable to your group. Upon receipt of all order forms and money, we will verify all totals and issue a check to your group within 5 business days. All product will ship within 10-15 business days.
There is a $200 deposit required for table sales. This is to cover not only shipping but the cost of any damaged or unreturned sample product. If your fundraiser total is greater than $500, there will be no charge for sample package shipping. If your fundraiser total is $500 or less, $25 will be subtracted from your deposit before it is returned to cover the cost of sample package shipping. The cost for each sample item either not returned or returned damaged will be subtracted from your deposit before it is returned. For your convenience, the cost of each sample item will be listed on a check-in / check-out sheet supplied with each sample package.
3. Online Sales - Our online sales option can be used to supplement either your catalog or table sales fundraiser or be used as a stand alone fundraiser. The percentages of return for your group are the same as from catalog or table sales.
All orders are placed online through our website store. All orders are paid for at the time the order is placed either through PayPal, credit card or debit card. We also offer the option for someone to download and print out an order form and return it with a check or money order. All orders are shipped directly to the customer.
Each customer's shopping cart contains a box that asks for the name of the fundraiser or charitable organization to which a portion of the order total should be donated. This is where the name of your group is entered.
We will track and tally all totals for your organization and issue a check to your group within 5 business days of the end of your fundraiser. If you are supplementing a catalog or table sales fundraiser with online ordering, we will include the total from all online sales for your group with the check issued for your catalog or table sales fundraiser.
There are no additional charges whatsoever for online sales. Product ordered online will ship within 10-15 business days.
4. Custom Product Sales - Our custom product sales option is perfect for sports teams, schools, churches or other groups that want to keep things simple. We will custom design one or more items specifically for your group and sell them to you at wholesale cost. Your group can then resell the item(s) at whatever price it chooses. You choose the percentage of return on each item.
There is a minimum quantity that varies depending on the type of item you are selling. You can either order the minimum quantity and use them as samples to take orders before placing a final order or you can place one order in increments of the minimum. Any additional orders must also be placed in increments of the item minimum.
All orders must be paid for before they will be shipped. Shipping charges are 10% of the order total with a $5 minimum. We do not accept returns or issue refunds for any custom designed item.
You can add a custom product sales option to any of the other three options. If you add it to an online sales fundraiser, we will place your custom item in our store at whatever price you choose plus 3% of the mark-up to cover PayPal and credit card or debit card processing fees. We will subtract your cost for the item from all orders placed for it and issue a check to your group for the difference within 5 business days of the end of your fundraiser.
Pass On 10% is part of all four of our fundraiser options. For final fundraiser totals of $1000 or less, your group may choose from any of Our Charities. For final fundraiser totals of more than $1000, your group may choose from any recognized non-profit organization. We reserve the right of final approval on the choice of your organization and may deny your group's Pass On 10% donation to that organization. We will not issue a donation to any political organization or any group that promotes hate of or difference in race, religion, sex or creed. We reserve the right to chose the organization that will receive your group's Pass On 10% donation if the group you have chosen falls into any of the aforementioned categories.
Your group may choose to run either a Catalog Sales or Online Sales fundraiser for either 2, 3 or 4 weeks. We ask that you schedule your fundraiser at least two weeks before the requested start date to allow ample time for mailing of materials.
If you have any questions please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. You may also email any questions or request an agreement form by sending an email with the words "fundraiser info" as your subject to
. If requesting an agreement form to schedule your fundraiser, please let us know your group's name and address as well as preferred start date.
Our new catalogs will not be available until July, so please keep this in mind. We will have sample copies of all three of our catalogs to download at that time. In the meantime, feel free to download our Fundraiser Information Flyer to take back to your group or organization.
Thank you for your interest in MI West Coast Shoppe fundraisers.
