Big Event Fundraising offers prize programs geared towards preschool, elementary, middle school and high school groups as well as outside organizations such as youth leagues. We can also assist you with a customized incentive program.

There is no minimum order required for non-frozen product; however, if your organization opts to sell frozen food, such as cookie dough, minimums do apply. In addition, a fuel surcharge will be added to your fundraiser. We will review these fees with you.

Yes, all freight charges will be paid as long as the minimums (refrigerated products) are met. There is a one time $25.00 fuel surcharge for every fundraiser

All of our products are pre-packed by individual seller thus making the distribution process easy. The outside of the sellers box will clearly indicate the sellers name as well as noting if there is more than one box for that individual. Sellers with large orders may need to call parents to come and pick them up. The Sponsor's Guide also has delivery notices for notifying parents in advance of the delivery. We recommend that the seller or parent sign for their order upon receipt. We also suggest that you have 3 to 4 volunteers to help with the distribution. You will also receive a Sponsor's Report with your orders, which details the entire sale by seller, teacher/grade, etc.

Begin distribution of orders the day of or the day after they arrive. Set a specific date and time for parents to pick up orders. Make sure notices are sent home with date and times of distribution. Arrange for temporary cold storage for any frozen orders that are not picked up on the day of delivery. Also, if your school district has a voicemail system that allows for automatic messages to be sent out to your parents, arrange to have the principal record a voicemail reminder. Make sure that you mention the day and time of the pickup. Some schools will even inform parents up front that if they don't pick up their orders by a specific day and time then their product will become the property of the school or organization.

Home delivery is convenient in that once you send in your orders you will not have to receive your merchandise at the school. With home delivery, we ship the seller's order directly to their home, work or other designated location. Any needed replacement items are handled directly between the parent(s) and our toll-free parent hotline department which is staffed with full-time bilingual customer service representatives. A 'Parent Hotline' instructions letter is also placed inside each seller's box so that they will know what to do if needed. Turn-a-round time from when we receive your orders to the time that your parents receive their merchandise is about 2 weeks. Please note: frozen food or cookie dough fundraisers may not be used with the home delivery program.

Some states do require the collection of sales tax when conducting fundraisers. If your state does require the collection and payment of sales tax for taxable catalog merchandise we do have catalogs that already have the tax amount figured into the cost of the items. Using this method, you do not need to collect the sales tax from your customers; however you will still need to pay the tax along with what is owed to the company which will be itemized on your invoice. Keep in mind, you have already collected the 'tax portion' when the money was initially turned in because the tax was already built into the cost of the items. In other words, your net profit amount will remain unaffected. Once we receive payment from you, we in turn will pay the tax on your behalf to your state tax office.

Payment is due upon delivery of merchandise. You will receive an invoice prior to your delivery. You could pay using a cashier's check, check from your organization or business account check for the amount due (shown at the very bottom of the invoice) made out to All American Fund Raising.

Big Event Fundraising is a family owned business that started in 1999. We have grown over the years to become one of the most innovative and respected fundraising companies in the country. Our full-time sales support staff is dedicated to provide you with unsurpassed personalized service while helping you reach or exceed your fundraising goals.

Unlike other 'do-it-yourself' fundraising efforts, which tend to be much more labor-intensive, and often result in much less profit, with product fundraising, Big Event Fundraising acts as your liaison between the product supplier and you. We are available to provide guidance and support and trouble-shoot any problems that might arise, reducing volunteer time and energy while maximizing sales. Product sales work because results are fast and people like buying products for a worthy cause. Each year, non-profit groups net approximately $2 billion through product fundraising.

You can choose from several brochures offered by All American. Since they design their own brochures we can offer you exclusivity with your brochure in your area. We will thus guide your organization to the best possible brochure choice to help maximize your profits. Most organizations will select one of our mega shoppers (large variety of products) and then have the option of adding one of our exclusive tag brochures (i.e. Custom School or Team Mug). In most cases selecting one large brochure will work best or perhaps two smaller brochures like our 'Team Spirit' mug brochure plus our chocolate brochure.

Most groups sell for two weeks. Be sure to include at least two weekends in the selling time.

The amount of profit an organization receives will depend on the brochure and prize program selected for the fundraiser. Profit typically begins at 40%.

Pre-pay is when your sellers take orders and receive payment upfront. These funds are initially deposited in your account. Post-pay is when your customers take orders but collect either just before or after the delivery has been made. Most organizations now find it easier to collect the money up front at the time the sale is made as opposed to waiting until the product is delivered to the customer. With post-pay your organization may have to wait for your sellers to collect all the money before paying you.