JUST THE FAQ’S - OUR FUNDRAISER-ON CONSIGMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

*    What Do We Send? We send a box of Catholic jewelry and rosaries based on your parish demographics (number of families, mix of elderly/young families, Hispanic mix, Marian focus, etc.) and seasonal needs (Lent, First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, Easter, Advent, Christmas gift items, etc.). We discuss all of these needs when you set up your fundraiser. Then in future years, we fine-tune it by sending more of what sells well in your parish, less of what doesn't, and add new items you haven't had yet.

*    What Are The Prices? Jewelry is priced $8 to $22. The average price of jewelry items is in the $12-$15 range. Rosaries are priced $10 to $30. The average price of rosaries is $18-$20. You make 50% on everything you sell.

*    When And How Do The Items Arrive? Your fundraising box will be about the size of a shoebox and is shipped by United States Postal Service Priority Mail to arrive a few days before your first weekend of sales. We pay shipping to get it there – you pay shipping back (usually about $15) for unsold items.

*    How Much Money Will You Make? Naturally, sales vary from parish to parish based on number of families, how close the nearest Catholic store is, and so forth. We send more than we think you’ll sell based on your demographics. It’s very possible to make up to $2000 profit with one fundraising box. We do have parishes that make $4,000+!

*    How Much Space Will You Need? You’ll have a large inventory that would best be shown on two 8-foot long tables. Drape the tables with black or red cloth if possible for maximum effect.

*    What About Promoting the Totally Catholic jewelry/rosary fundraiser? We’ll e-mail a bulletin insert for you to copy & use, and an 8 ½” by 11” color picture poster to print & use for promotion.  Announcements at mass are necessary as well as at youth group. Posters handmade by youth are always a welcomed way to get the word out! We also know SOCIAL MEDIA is a great way to spread the word. Share on your parish Facebook page, Instagram, and tweet it out!

*    How Do You Handle The Money? All items are pre-priced for you at even dollar amounts (you won’t have to deal with quarters!). Checks and all monies collected should go through the church. When you send back unsold items, we’ll inventory them and e-mail you an invoice for what was sold so your parish bookkeeper has tracking.

*    What If You Run Out Of Something? You can call us on Monday after your weekend sale and be re-stocked with any items you’ve run completely out of. We do charge $10 for restock orders to help pay for shipping additional inventory.  This amount will be reflected on your invoice.

*    How Long Do You Keep The Fundraiser? Two or three weekends is sufficient. Your parishioners need to know there’s a deadline. Generally, the second weekend is as good as (or better than) the first. Plan your timing and three weekends is enough. Many parishes are completely successful with two weekends. With over 2000 families in the parish, three is better.

Call or email us today! Let us help you make fundraising TOTALLY CATHOLIC & TOTALLY FANTASTIC this time!

208-344-2425

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