1. How Do I Know if an Argent47 Fundraiser is Right for Me?
We recommend taking a look at our fundraising page on our website. Next, give our customer service a call or place an information request online. You will find that together we can determine if our programs are right for you.
2. No Local Rep?
You simply don't need one. We know it's hard to imagine for many groups, but many groups have asked the same question. Your organization will have its own customer service professional assigned to it at our headquarters location.
3. Can I Get Product Samples?
Yes. Please contact us. We would like the opportunity to provide you with the appropriate product samples.
4. Participation Contract.
Please visit our contract form, thank you.
5. Should I hold a Fundraising Kickoff Rally?
The answer to that question is "How much do you wish to raise?" Fact: Schools/Groups that do "Live Kickoff Assemblies" raise more money than schools/groups that use video presentations and/or elect to have no assembly. Sales resulting from live assemblies can be double that of video assemblies or no assembly programs.
We strongly urge your school/group to do a kickoff assembly because doing a kickoff assembly will simply make your fundraiser better. Schools/groups that hold live assemblies get students/members better prepared, more motivated and as result your fundraiser runs smoother and raises more money. This is a tested and recorded fact!
6. Ordering Online.
With AG Technologies website, you can use our online store to expand your fundraising throughout the entire nation to distant family members, friends and even alumni instead of just in your local home town/city. Send family & friends to www.argent47.com to view the store items and even submit their order directly on the website using your schools identifier code.
7. Processing Late Orders.
There are no such things as late orders. Since all the ordering is on line and interactive, orders can be processed anytime, day or night.
8. How Long Will It Take to Receive Our Fundraising Materials?
From the time we receive your completed and signed fundraising contract, it generally takes about five to ten business days. We will make every effort to get your fundraising brochures/materials to you at least two days prior to your fundraiser kickoff. The earlier you submit your order, the faster we can get your fundraising materials to you. Please give yourself and us enough time to do it right. Yes, we can ship you your fundraising brochures/materials using next day shipping services, but this is an added expense for your group. We normally ship via UPS (United Parcel) using ground service. This is the lowest shipping rate and, generally, UPS delivers within five to seven business days.
9. How Long Will It Take to Receive Our Fundraising Products?
That’s the beauty of the Fundraising Programs with AG Technologies; the products are shipped individually to each customer upon receipt of each order form. They are shipped directly from our worldwide distribution center and require: NO INVOLVEMENT from the organization; NO bulk shipments; NO sorting; NO delivery by the organization. Orders for in stock items ship the same day, backorders, if they occur, will ship as soon as the goods become available.
10. Do We Still Take Orders & Collect Money?
The answer is yes. The concept of school/group fundraising has not changed. Students/members still take orders. Checks/credit cards are collected when the order is taken and that is the end of the organization’s involvement. WHAT HAS CHANGED is the need for you to deliver those orders. NO bulk shipments, NO sorting and NO delivery are required by the organization.
11. Payments - Terms & Conditions.
Our terms and conditions are very simple. Payment via check or credit card is due with the individual’s order form. PLEASE NO CASH.
12. When and How does the Organization get the money raised?
AG Technologies will send you a complete accounting and a CHECK on a Bi-weekly basis showing the sales amount that was recorded, money collected and the amount due the organization. As we are BONDED and insured, all funds due your organization are safe and secure.
13. Returns and Damaged Items.
Items that are returned by the organization’s customers will be credited, refunded or replaced directly from our distribution center to the customer without any involvement from the organization.
14. Backordered Items.
Items that are backordered will be fulfilled within an acceptable time frame directly from our distribution center to the customer without any involvement from the organization.
15. Should I Collect Sales Tax?
Sales tax is an issue that is misunderstood by many non-profit groups. Many groups think that because they have a sales tax exemption number (or certificate) issued by their state, they (the group) are 100% exempt from collecting and remitting sales tax on fundraising products they sell. We find that there is a misconception and a misunderstanding of the sales tax law among many groups, including organizations that promote religious or school activities. For example, even religious schools/groups misunderstand their states' sales tax law. Some states may have exceptions regarding payment of sales taxes for groups possessing a sales tax exemption, but this exemption may not extend to fundraising sales. If your state imposes sales tax and you are unsure of your state's law and position regarding collection and payment of sales tax on items that your school/group sells for a fundraiser, we urge you to check with your state's department of revenue and/or an attorney.
Exempt schools/groups often think that a sales tax exemption gives them blanket exemption on everything they purchase and sales they make. In most states, this is not the case. Most states that provide a sales tax exemption provide it on items that a school/group purchases for its own consumption or use. Examples of possibly exempt transactions would be if your school/group purchased a case of paper to use in your school/group's photo copy machine, or if your school/group purchased playground equipment for the exclusive use of your school/group's students/members, or if your school/group purchased school or office supplies for the exclusive use by your school/group.
Generally fundraising items that your school/group purchases for resale to your school/group's families and supporters are not totally exempt. These items are usually not exempt because these items are not for your school's/group's exclusive use. Even religious organizations affiliated with schools/groups are subject to these laws. The purchase of the items by the school/group's families and supporters may not be taxable, although the resale of them may be subject to tax, with the seller-school/group's families and supporters obligated to collect and remit the sales tax. The seller can be held liable for the tax if they fail to collect and remit the tax from the purchaser of the items.
AG Technologies is a Delaware company with offices and locations in many states as such AG will collect and remit sales tax in all states as required to under state laws. Thus, even though we may not charge tax on fundraising items for sales made by us to you, schools/groups outside the states in which AG Technologies operates are put on notice that your school/group is 100% responsible for complying with your state's sales tax laws, and that you may owe tax on purchases or sales of these items.
