Fundraising through Profit Sharing!

30% of Profit Sharing on the total of one group transaction: This fund raising offer is available on one transaction that combines the orders of your entire group and shipped to a single address. 

What is a Profit Sharing Fundraiser?  We calculate the profit of each item, and return to you 30% of that profit amount after the sale.  This applies to every eligible item in your order, so the money returned to your organization can really add up!  (This does not mean 30% of the selling price, but instead the profit after the wholesale cost of the item is subtracted from the selling price.)  Your organization would be responsible for actual shipping costs, so if the actual shipping fee exceeds what is posted on the shipping fee chart, the balance would be deducted from the profit sharing proceeds.

Requirements:  Before a Profit Sharing Fundraiser is approved, you must contact us and/or write a letter on your organization’s letterhead which gives a brief description of your organization and state that you agree to the terms of the Profit Sharing Fundraiser.  Also, for our tax purposes, you must provide a copy of your Tax ID certificate that indicates your status as a legitimate organization or non-profit.  (Your group doesn’t necessarily need to be a non-profit organization, but recognized or associated with a school, scouting organization, club, or church that holds status in your state as a legitimate organization.)

Groups or Organizations that qualify:  Public and Private Schools, Home schooling networks or groups, churches, scouting troops, PTA groups, etc.  If you’re not sure if you qualify, please write us.  Classroom Teachers:  If you can organize a group of teachers from your school to take advantage of this program, the total order must exceed $250.00.  Also, a letter as described above on your school letterhead and a copy of your school’s official tax identification certificate number is required.

Items excluded from profit sharing:  All clearance sale items (including clearance books).  Any customized or personalized items, such as Tooth Fairy Bags.  All of the Art Prints on the "Art Prints & Posters" page are not available for inclusion in your group order.  We do not stock them here, they are only available through our affiliate company AllPosters.com and not subject to the conditions of this fundraising program.*

*Note:  Of course, any of the excluded items can be purchased as part of your order, but when calculating the profit sharing they will not be added in.

Instructions for placing a fundraising order:  After approval, place your order by sending a complete list via email.  We will calculate the total and send an invoice via email.  (We won't know the exact shipping, but will give an estimate, that way you can divide the cost among the members of the group).  Also, we will quote a profit sharing amount that should be fairly accurate, depending on actual shipping cost.  Most likely, the order will be shipped UPS (the least expensive method if over 4 pounds), so we require a street address, not a PO Box.

Your check would need to be for the total amount of the order and made payable to The Silver Penny.  A waiting period of 4 business days is required for all checks to clear the bank.  Credit card payments would need to be sent via PayPal, our secure online payment service.  We will send directions via email, if you choose this option.  After payment has arrived, your order will be shipped, and then a profit sharing check will be sent separately.

It’s easy and mutually beneficial to all!