Introduction
In the current climate of intense competition for fund-raising
dollars, organizations are seeking new and innovative
fund-raising approaches that will generate the greatest income
possible, place minimal demands on budget and administrative
time, and provide an on-going source of funds. Ideally, a
fund-raiser solidly supports and promotes the philosophy and
goals of the organization. It is simple and well organized, and
it benefits it's participants. The fund-raising concept outlined
in this proposal meets all of these criteria.
Goals
- To provide a long term, low cost and low maintenance
fund-raising process for your school or organization.
- To have a positive influence on the lives of the
fundraising program participants by providing access to
high quality products and free educational presentations
that will help unify the world through new technology
that improves the way people work, communicate, learn,
shop, and play.
Concept Overview
As independent representatives of Big Planet, we market the
company’s full suite of high technology products and
services, which include Internet, telecommunications, and unified
messaging services designed specifically for the consumer and
small office and home office (SOHO) markets. We are proposing
that your school or organization join us in making these
exceptional products and services available to the participating
families. By asking everyone to redirect their spending on
services which they are already use on a regular basis, your
school or organization will earn monthly residual bonus income on
all services. In effect your school or organization becomes it's
own source of fund-raising through simple redirection of services
to the home and businesses. Funds would be paid directly each
month from Big Planet to your school or organization. This
process results in significantly less overhead, and
administrative time than other fund-raising methods.
A supporting representative team consisting of myself and my
sponsor will work closely with your school or organization to
provide ongoing coordination of all aspects of the fundraising
program at no cost to your organization. The supporting
representatives will manage the distribution of product/services
information, coordinate presentations on new products/services as
they become available, and provide other services as outlined in
this proposal.
The Fundraising Process
· A brief Memorandum of Agreement would be developed to
clarify the roles and commitments of your school or organization
and the supporting representatives.
· By completing Representative and Corporation Agreement forms,
your school or organization would become a representative of Big
Planet, with a unique Representative Sponsor Identification
Number assigned to your school or organization.
· An information package would be made available to fundraising
program participants. The package would include a letter from
your leadership describing the fundraising concept and potential
benefits to the various services provided by your school or
organization.
· Presentations would be held periodically for fundraising
program participants to provide information on new products and
services. The cost for meetings would be borne by the supporting
representatives.
· Participants would order products and services directly from
the Big Planet WWW (Internet) site, and all purchases would be
attributed to your school or organization's Representative ID
Number.
· Once a month a check would be paid directly from Big Planet to
your school or organization for 10-15 % of the volume represented
by all services used by the participants. A computer printout
detailing all sales activity would also be provided.
· Once a month the supporting representatives would receive a
check for 15 % of the volume represented by all services used by
the participants. As all compensation for their contribution to
the fundraising effort is paid by Big Planet, there is no
requirement for any exchange of funds between your school or
organization and the supporting representatives.
· As part of their contribution to the fundraising effort, the
supporting representatives will obtain the services of a
marketing and graphic design consultant to provide camera-ready
input to your school or organization's newsletters, develop
information flyers and support various other aspects of the
fund-raising program as needed.
Sample Calculation
Based on realistic assumptions, the following sample
calculation illustrates the income potential of the proposed
fundraising effort.
Assumptions:
100 participating families
Each participant spends $100 per month for services to their home
(Internet access, long distance, mobile phones, pagers, etc.)
Commissionable volume is estimated to be 20% of the total cost of
services used, = 100x200x0.20 = $2000
Income Calculations:
Bonus income = Commissionable volume x 15% = $2000x0.15 = $300
per month. Details using just volumes/bonuses from Big Planet's Internet and long
distance services, plus Big Planet Store purchases can be found here.
Expenses
The only requirement from the company to become
a Big Planet Representative is ($25.00 tax), and the annual
materials fee, estimated to be $25.00 ( tax). However, to benefit fully we recommend purchasing a Basic Technology Package(approx cost is $600.00) which includes On-Line Training for all our products/services, a Dynamic Web Site to promote your fundraising efforts and keep your members informed of any updates within your organization. All service signups
by the participating families are done online via the Big Planet
Web Page.
The supporting representatives would bear the cost of all product
information meetings (room rental, speakers, refreshments,
displays, etc.), the 1-800 product information line, graphic
design and marketing support.
Possibilities:
Above revenue projections could significantly increase if one or
more families decided to build their own network as a full-time
or part time business, conceivably providing several thousand
dollars per month to your school or organization. (For
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will add to the revenues received.
Benefits
The proposed fund-raising program meets the criteria of an
ideal fund-raiser and provides other benefits as well.
Fundraising Program Participants
- Participants receive an incredible range of products and
services, all of which can be integrated into one billing
system for cost savings and convenience.
- Participants receive full value in the products purchased
while feeling the added value of contributing to their
favorite organization.
- Participants can contribute with virtually no demand on
their time.
Your School or Organization
- Excellent fund-raising dollar value for minimal
administrative effort.
- Ongoing, expanding source of funds for the indefinite
future.
- Low initial and ongoing cost.
- No deliveries, pickups, or inventory by the
school/organization or it’s supporters.
- Monthly statement, monthly check and year-end tax
documentation provided by Big Planet.
Commitments
Supporting Distributors
- Coordinate free periodic (e.g. monthly) informational
meetings to provide an overview of the products and
services and answer specific questions.
- Work closely with the School coordinator.
- Develop periodic reports to the Association leadership.
- Provide camera-ready materials to newsletters and other
Association media as appropriate.
- Provide consulting in marketing and graphic design.
Your School or Organization
- Formally endorses the fund-raising effort.
- Explains the process to, and asks participation from
selected participant groups.
- Assigns an individual as coordinator.
- Periodically updates the participants on the success of
the program.
For More Information
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