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GIFT CARD - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can enroll in the program?

Why must participants be a Non-Profit Organization or Community Group to be a Progressive Fundraising customer?

Where do the cards / certificates come from?

Can I use the cards / certificates anywhere?

What is the cost to our organization for getting involved?

How long does it take to become set up as a Progressive Fundraising customer?

Is there a minimum amount of cards / certificates that I have to order?

Do I have to order every week? How often can I order?

Does it cost anything to participate? Does it involve selling?

Is there an option to electronically debiting my account? Can I pay by cheque?

When will we get my order?

How many volunteer hours are required to run a successful program?

Who can enroll in the program?

Any non-profit organization or community group which includes schools, daycares, sports organizations, clubs and other charities.

Why must participants be a Non-Profit Organization or Community Group to be a Progressive Fundraising customer?

In order for the concept to work, a participating retailer/restaurant agrees to give a discount to Progressive Fundraising for the benefit of a non-profit organization or community group only. The retailer/restaurant is giving up potential revenue and wants to ensure that only a non-profit organization or community group is benefiting from the program.

Where do the cards come from?

Progressive Fundraising purchases the cards / certificates directly from the retailers/restaurants. The cards / certificates we provide to our customers are the same gift cards / certificates you would buy if you went to the participating retailer/restaurant and purchased them yourself.

Can I use the cards / certificates anywhere?

The cards / certificates are accepted at all participating retailer locations across Canada.

MarketPlace IGA can only be used in British Columbia.

What is the cost to our organization for getting involved?

Zero. There is no cost or obligation to buy anything. Just complete your enrollment application and Progressive Fundraising will open an account and email you a start-up kit.

How long does it take to become set up as a Progressive Fundraising customer?

You can obtain an enrollment form by phoning (604-267-9570) or by downloading an enrollment form from our website (http://www.progressivefundraising.ca). Fill out the enrollment form completely, then scan/email, fax (604-267-9578), or mail the enrollment form to Progressive Fundraising. Your application will be processed within 48 hours of receipt and you will be sent a letter of confirmation that your account is open, along with everything you need to start your program.

Is there a minimum amount of cards / certificates that I have to order?

Progressive Fundraising has no minimum order amount. However, there is a modest shipping and handling charge applied to each order, so it may be impractical to request a very small order.

Do I have to order every week? How often can I order?

There are no requirements for ordering cards / certificates. You may order as often as you wish. Most Progressive Fundraising customers schedule their orders once a week or twice a month. (We strongly recommend twice a month to help families budget between pay cheques)

Does it cost anything to participate? Does it involve selling?

There are no membership or application fees. Your organization's families simply pay face value for the cards / certificates they order. Your members raise money for your organization by using their existing household shopping budget. Some families may enlist relatives, friends and neighbors to buy the cards / certificates. However, unlike other fundraising programs, children or participants do not have to "sell" door-to-door to raise money for their organization.

Is there an option to electronically debiting my account? Can I pay by cheque?

At this time, Progressive Fundraising does accept electronic fund transfers through web banking. Yes, you can pay by cheque at any TD Canada Trust. However, Progressive Fundraising cannot ship an order until payment is received.

When will we get my order?

Within three to four business days from receipt of payment.

How many volunteer hours are required to run a successful program?

Most program coordinators (and sometimes another volunteer) spend 2-3 hours in total managing an order taking program. If you want to hold inventory and sell like a store then, 3-5 volunteers spend 4-6 hours per week selling cards / certificates at peak traffic times.

 

 

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