How do we make money with your fundraising products?

All orders for fundraising products are placed by parents/students directly through the school or organization.  We charge a wholesale price to the school or organization and they in turn charge the parents/students our suggested retail price, or a custom price that they set.  The difference is the profit on the program.

What is the typical profit on the programs?

Our Original Program (OP) and See Before You Buy Program (SBYB) yield a standard profit of 33%.  Our Tile Wall Program typically produces a profit of 50% or more.   However, since you set your own prices, you can control your profit level.

Can we run the program as a service and not as a fundraiser?

Yes.  In this case the wholesale product prices are simply passed along to the parents/students.

Are there restrictions on the size of the artwork and also on the types of materials that can be used?

We provide 8” x 10 ½” paper free of charge for all See Before You Buy Program (SBYB) participants.  For the Original Program (OP) , the artwork may be 8” x 10 ½” or 8 ½” x 11”.   For the OP you may use your own paper or purchase high quality art paper directly from us at a nominal cost.  For a complete set of art instructions for school fundraising programs, click here.

What if my school does not have an art teacher?

In cases where the school or organization does not have an art teacher, the art is typically done by the classroom teacher.  To assist the classroom teacher in creating strong artwork, we have developed a library of nearly 30 different art lesson plans, which we provide free of charge.

How long does it take to process the orders?

Once the artwork is completed and ready to send in with orders, the order turnaround is typically 3 – 4 weeks.  An exact schedule is created at the time you confirm the program.

How are the orders packaged when they arrive at the school?

The completed orders contain the products and the children’s artwork.  They will arrive organized in the same way you sent them to us.  We recommend that the orders/artwork be sent to us organized by grade and then classroom/teacher.  This makes distribution very easy.

Who pays for shipping and handling?

We pay shipping and handling to the school or organization for all orders whose combined wholesale value on the fundraising products totals $300.00 or more.

What payment options are available for the school or organization?

We offer two payment options.  The most popular, and the easiest for the school or organization, is to send in all of the money you collected on the program.  Original Works will prepare a complete accounting of the orders (we call this the No Paperwork Approach) and will send your profit check within 10 business days.  This makes the administration of the program a snap.  For schools or organizations ordering $300.00 or more and requiring an invoice prior to payment, we can generate an e-mail or fax an invoice directly to you.  Invoices are payable upon receipt.