We have been asked by our local School District to sell apparel for them. They would like us to then donate a percentage of the sales back to them as a fundraiser. What is the best way to do this in Shopify? Are there any specific Apps that we should use that would help us with keeping track of what we would have to give back to the school?
Topic summary
A merchant has been approached by their local school district to sell branded apparel and donate a percentage of sales back as a fundraiser. They’re seeking guidance on implementation and tracking within Shopify.
Suggested Solutions:
- Print-on-Demand Integration: Use Printful or Printify to handle apparel production without inventory risk
- Donation Tracking: Install the “Give & Grow Donations” app to monitor and allocate fundraising percentages, with built-in reporting for transparent fund calculation
- Dedicated Fundraiser App: RaiseWave (https://apps.shopify.com/raisewave) was recommended as a purpose-built solution for school, sports team, and church fundraisers
Important Considerations:
- Ensure compliance with Shopify’s terms of service and local fundraising regulations
- Provide transparent disclosure about donation percentages and fundraising goals
- Leverage school communication channels for marketing
- Consider consulting legal counsel if uncertain about regulatory requirements
The discussion remains open with multiple viable approaches presented.
Create a Shopify store using Printful or Printify for print-on-demand clothes. Integrate Give & Grow Donations to monitor and give away some amounts from sales to the school district.
Marketing should be done via school channels, with special focus on donation target. The reports provided by Give & Grow will then be used for fund allocation and calculation purposes.
One should make sure that he or she follows all the rules of operation provided by Shopify as well as observe the legislation of the country, where a fundraiser is organized, present transparent information about fundraising, and in case of doubt refer the matter to a lawyer.
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