How much profit do we make?
Your group gets 50% per card depending on the number of cards sold and the program option chosen.
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Is there a fee to participate in this program?
There is no fee to participate in our fundraiser programs. We have no hidden costs. There is no shipping fee, setup fee, or design fee. The only cost is the cost of the time and effort your team puts into being successful.
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Is this fundraiser only available to nonprofit groups?
No, this program is offered to any organization or any group who needs to raise funds. However, we have found that groups that consist of 20-25 people have more successful fundraisers.
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How big is The Discount Card?
The Discount card is the size of a credit card. We use high quality pvc graphic cards that are as thick as credit cards (0.30 mm).
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Is there a minimum order?
Yes depending on the program you choose. If we secure the businesses and sponsors a 500 card minimum order is required. There is a 250 minimum order if you secure your own businesses and sponsors - call us for pricing and more info.
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Do we have to pay any money upfront?
No. We can give most groups 15 days from the time they get their cards to pay us back. In order to be eligible for this 15 day term, we require you to provide a credit card as a security deposit.
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Can I pay by check instead of credit card after my 15 days are up?
Yes. You have the option of sending us a check or charging the credit card you provided as a security deposit when your payment is due.
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For the 15 day payment program, does the 15 days start from the time we place our order or from the time we receive the cards?
The 15 days start from the time you receive your discount cards.
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How many offers can fit on the card?
The card can fit up to 22 offers.
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Who secures the businesses for the card?
We have a program available for The Standard Program to meet the needs of your group.
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Do you have select businesses already on board?
We do not have any national contracts with any businesses or franchises. Since most franchises are independently own, it would be difficult to get a card accepted at all locations everywhere because it's up to the discretion of each location's owner or manager.
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What kinds of businesses participate?
A wide range of businesses participate in the savings card fundraiser. Some examples are national franchises such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut, or local businesses that offer services such as carwashes, dry cleaning, and oil changes.
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Can more than one location of the same business, such as McDonald's, be listed on the card?
Yes. As long as you get approval from both locations we can list them on the card. If both locations honor the same offer, we will list both addresses on the card. If the offers differ, we will put the offers in two different boxes.
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Are the offers good for a one time use or repeated uses?
While some offers may vary according to the merchant, most offers will be good for repeated uses through the life of the card. The cards themselves are good for an entire year.
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What kind of offers are on the card?
There are a variety of deals that can be offered depending on your local merchant. A typical offer is a "Buy one, get one free" deal. Please download the list of merchants and offers to get an idea of what kind of businesses and offers can be put on the card.
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How long does it take to secure the offers?
The time it takes to secure local merchants all depends on your organization's efforts. It generally takes 1 to 2 weeks to secure local merchants. It is very important to spend time securing the best merchants and offers. A Discount Card with great offers from popular merchants will make the card a lot easier to sell and more profitable.
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How easy is it to secure businesses?
It's easier than you think! Businesses like to participate in them because it's free advertising and it helps them increase sales. It also gives them a chance to support the community. We provide a script on what to say to businesses, and provide a list of offers merchants can easily choose from.
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Do we need to fax the signed merchant agreements to 4U fundraising?
Yes. After you place your order, please fax us your merchant agreement forms along with a copy of your organization agreement. The fax number is 706-945-1712. Please see our Contact Us page for additional contact info.
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Does The Discount Card need any info from our organization before we get started on this fundraiser?
No, you can get started right away. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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How do I place my order?
You can place your order online by clicking this link or you can simply call our office Toll Free (1-888-553-6096 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-553-6096 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) to get started today.
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Can I receive a proof of the cards before they are printed?
Absolutely! We will email or fax you the front and back proof of the card for your approval before we print the cards.
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How long does it take to receive the cards?
Once Your Businesses have been signed up and we have received your organization agreement along with your sponsor agreements (if you are doing this yourself) your cards are usually out the door in about 3 days. Most of our customers have cards in hand in about 7 days. Full color cards however, generally take about 2-3 weeks.
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What service do you use to mail out the cards?
Our typical shipping company is UPS. For orders less than 500 we ship our cards via the United States Postal Service priority mail (takes 2-3 days). For orders 500 cards or more, we ship via UPS and Fed-Ex. You can also have the cards shipped by express mail which costs extra.
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Can we have our organization's logo on the front of our cards?
Yes. If you can furnish a standard, high resolution image (ie. jpg, bmp, gif format) we can customize your card. Please email your logo to info@4ufundraising.com.
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How do we get the merchants' logos on the back of the card?
We have logos for all the major merchants.
If the merchant is a local store without a website, you can ask for any document with their logo on it, such as their business card.
Scan it, and send it to:
info@4ufundraising.com
or you can mail them to us at:
4U Fundraising P.O. Box 6029
Augusta, GA 30916
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Can the unsold cards be returned?
Yes, If they are not customized. Remember since we have Low minimum order requirements we can print and ship quickly to your location. You can re-order as needed.
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When does the card expire?
The card will expire one year from the date the cards are printed, unless otherwise requested. It's up to you on how long you want the cards valid for. As long as your participating stores agree to it.
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How long should our savings card fundraiser last?
We recommend a two week sales campaign. We have found that if it is any longer your fundraising members will tend to procrastinate and not place the fundraising campaign as a high priority.
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