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BUCKETS FOR BENEFIT
Program Guidelines

 

Buckets for Benefit is a program designed to help organizations raise money by selling premium laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish soap and other products. Organizations that team up with Buckets For Benefit make a profit while providing a product used in every household, daily. 

Products

Detergents (5 gallons approx. 640 loads per bucket)

  • Original Scent  *equivalent to Tide Original

  • Calm and Clear *equivalent to Tide Free and Gentle

  • Original Breeze Scent *equivalent to Tide plus Febreze

  • Original Spring Dew Scent *equivalent to Tide plus a touch of Downy

  • Original with Bleach *equivalent to Tide Bleach Alternative

  • Green Original Scent *equivalent to Gain Original

  • Green Mango Passion Scent *equivalent to Gain Apple Mango Tango

 

Fabric Softener (5 gallons approx. 640 loads per bucket)

  • Spring Dew Fabric Softener *equivalent to Downy April Fresh

  • Green Island Tropics Fabric Softener *equivalent to Gain Island Fresh

 

Assorted Scents Fragrance Enhancer Scent Beads (8lbs container w/ scoop)

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Dish Soap (5 gallons and 1 gallon available)

  • Sparkly Dish Soap (blue) *equivalent to Dawn Pods (180-200 approx. count)

  • Original scent *equivalent to Tide Pods 180 ct. 

  • Calm and Clear *equivalent to Tide Free and Gentle 180 ct. 

  • Dishwashing Pods *equivalent to Cascade 200 ct.

 

Bath Bundle (includes the following products below)

  • One 8oz body glaze lotion (scent may vary)

  • One 8oz body polish sugar scrub (scent may vary)

  • Two Fizzy Bath Bombs (scents may vary)

  • One Loofah Soaps (scents may vary) Fizzy Bath Bombs (8 count of approximately 5oz bath bombs)

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  • Each 5 gallon bucket is manufacturer sealed and includes a pump. One pump is distributed with each 5-gallon bucket. The consumer of the product is responsibility for reading the instructions for pump usage. Pump instructions are on the side of the bucket and on the website.  No pumps will be replaced. *As of 9/17/19 1-gallon containers will no longer include a pump. 

  • Long stem 5 gallon pail pumps.   

  • Any extra pumps can be purchased for $6 each.  Profit is not made on sale of pumps.

  • All products are manufacturer packed and sealed. All weights, ounces, counts and measurements are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Items are not being sold as Proctor and Gamble products, Unilever products, Sun Corporation or Victoria’s Secret products. Tide, Tide Free and Gentle, Tide plus Febreze, Tide plus a Touch of Downy, Tide Bleach Alternative, Gain, Gain Apple Mango Tango, Gain Island Fresh, Downy April Fresh, Dawn, Cascade, Pantene, Axe, Bounce Outdoor Fresh, Snuggle Blue Iris, Snuggle Wild Orchid and Victoria’s Secret, Dove, Garnier are registered Trademarks. All rights reserved.

  • Buckets for benefit may substitute products with a similar product in the event that products become discontinued or unavailable. This will be automatically applied at the discretion of Buckets for Benefit without notice.  

Pricing, Profit and Payment

Order Forms and Placing Final Order 

  • Buckets for Benefit has the exclusive right to provide all 5 gallon buckets and all other products for this program (the “Organization”) will purchase the buckets and all other products from Buckets for Benefit that are sold to consumers.

  • All premium buckets will be sold for $50 by the Organization, which includes a pump, all bath bundle buckets will be sold for $55, all pods will be sold for $55, all 1-gallons will be sold for $28, all Fragrance Enhancer Beads will be sold for 55 and all Fizzy Bath Bombs will be sold for $45.  The Organization may not offer the products to be sold at any other price, whether higher or lower.   

  • The Organization will pay Buckets for Benefit $36 for each premium 5 gallon $14 the difference between $50 sale price and $36 purchase price) sold.

  • The Organization will pay Buckets for Benefit $45 for each Bath Bundle Bucket sold (includes 18oz body glaze lotion, 1-8oz body polish sugar scrub, 2 fizzy bath bombs and 1 loofah soaps.  The Organization will retain $10 profit per Bath Bundle Bucket (the difference between $55 sale price and $45 purchase price) sold .   

  • The Organization will pay Buckets for Benefit $45 per individual sale for all pods (180 approx. count pods laundry and  200 approx. count for dish). The Organization will retain $10 per individual sale for all pods; the difference between $45 sale price and $55 purchase price). 

  • The Organization will pay Buckets for Benefit $23 for each 1 gallon sold. The Organization will retain $5 for each 1 gallon (the difference between $28 sale price and $23 purchase price) sold.

  • Customized incentive plan is available.  The Organization is responsible for inquiring about incentive program BEFORE fundraiser begins.  If Buckets for Benefit is not notified by the organization prior to starting a fundraiser, incentives are not available.  *updated 9/8/22 

  • Incentives are determined between Buckets for Benefit and the Organization per verbal ]

  • The Organization will be responsible for collecting, counting and handling all money. Buckets for Benefit is not responsible for any money collected/raised by the Organization. All checks received from consumers for all products will be payable to the Organization and not to Buckets for Benefit.

  • All payments for products (5 gallons, pods,1 gallons, bath bundle bucket, fragrance enhancer beads and bath bombs) will be paid to Buckets for Benefit in the form of a lump sum by Organization. Tax not included in any of the above pricing. Tax does not apply to Organizations that provide a tax exemption number/form. Any and all taxes due are the sole responsibility of the Organization.  If the Organization is not tax exempt they will be charged sales tax at 9.225% in Missouri and 7.25% in Illinois (percentage may change without notice).   

  • Buckets for Benefit accepts checks, money orders and cashier’s check as form of payment from the Organization. Purchase orders and personal checks are not accepted. There will be a service charge of $100 on any returned checks. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing of payment. 

  • Payment to Buckets for Benefit is required before the buckets and/or products will be delivered. Once Buckets for Benefit has received has cleared and processed completely, products will be delivered to a set location (please allow 3-4 weeks for processing; subject to change).

  • A cancellation fee of up to $250 will be applied to all organizations who fail to complete a fundraiser after order forms have been created and/or mailed. If professionally printed order forms were created and shipped, those will be added to the cancellation fee.

  • Order forms will be emailed at no cost to the Organization and will be personalized according to the program (view sample order form at www.bucketsforbenefit.com; sample may be different than actual form depending on product changes/pricing). This includes adding the sales periods the Organization plans to sell within. The Organization will determine the sales period for the set program (beginning sales date and ending sales date). Extending the sales period will change delivery and pick-up date for consumers.

  • Any and all order forms made by Buckets for Benefit for an organization initiating a fundraiser and who has agreed to the program guidelines via the contact information form on the website www.bucketsforbenefit.com can only be used as part of a fundraiser conducted through Buckets for Benefit. Using an order form created by Buckets for Benefit in conjunction with another fundraising company is STRICTLY prohibited and will result in a $250 customization/handling fee. We reserve all rights to any order forms and produced for an organization.

  • Professionally printed order forms (optional) can be ordered by the Organization from Buckets for Benefit. These order forms are printed on a cardstock type paper and will be shipped to the address provided on the registration. Professionally printed order forms are not free and will require payment at the end of the fundraiser. The total for order forms/shipping will be deducted on the final invoice. If the Organization reaches their free shipping goal, the professionally printed order forms will be free. Order form prices may vary and are subject to change (usually run $0.30-$0.40 each). If the Organization chooses to have order forms printed/shipped, please allow extra time for processing and shipping.

  • Organization will be responsible for determining a number of professionally printed order forms before sales period begins. There will be a $2.00 plus shipping charge per order form for any additional order forms printed.

  • Organization maybe be required to provide secured terms of payment for professionally printed order forms such as credit, debit or other agreed upon payment. 

  • Organization is responsible for distributing order forms, keeping track of orders, collecting payment and returning the final order to Buckets for Benefit. Buckets for Benefit will not be responsible for lost or stolen money/order forms. It is the Organization’s responsibility to make sure each order form is turned in by the set date and are all accounted for. Please double check all order forms before turning in the final order.

  • Once sales ending period nears, a final distribution spreadsheet (optional) will be provided to the Organization by Buckets for Benefit. However, the Organization may choose to turn in final order however they so choose (word document, excel spreadsheet, picture, etc). It is the Organization’s responsibility to make sure the final order is accurate, completed and turned in on the set date. Buckets for Benefit is not responsible for mistakes made by the Organization on the final distribution spreadsheet/final order.

  • After the fundraiser deadline has been reached, it is the Organization’s responsibility to notify Buckets for Benefit of the number of buckets and/or products that need to be ordered and if they have achieved the cash incentives. At this time, Buckets for Benefit will then send an invoice to the Organization stating number of buckets and/or products, shipping cost (if free shipping goal is not met), tax (if applicable), cash incentives and payment due to Buckets for Benefit. Buckets and/or products will not be delivered until payment is received and cleared from Organization.

  • Buckets for Benefit only accepts secure forms of payment via Quickbooks online payment, check or cashier’s check. We are not responsible for fraud or claims of payment not made through the proper payment channel. 

  • Minimum of a $1800 order is required per individual fundraiser in order to qualify for the shipping rates specified in the Free Shipping By State Guide

  • After the final spreadsheet has begun processing, no other corrections/ additional spreadsheets will be accepted.

  • Once the organization has been invoiced, no other orders may be corrected or added to the order.   

Shipping, Delivery and Returns 

  • Free shipping is offered to Organizations that sell the minimum dollar amount of products listed on the Free Shipping Guide (see Free Shipping Guide on our website). This information is subject to change at any time without notice. The total sales amount is how much the organization must pay after profit has been deducted. If that sales minimum dollar amount is not met, shipping rates apply. These shipping rates are subject to change without notice. Organizations must purchase $1800 in total products to place an order. This is NOT the free shipping goal, only a minimum order amount. Final sales that result in selling less than the minimum dollar amount will require an additional shipping charge (subject to change without notice). Free shipping requirement updates effective for organizations registered on or after 4/1/24.   

  • All shipping quotes/charges are approximations for shipping to commercial locations and depend on weight/quantity. Residential locations may require an additional shipping charge and are not always guaranteed. All shipping quotes/prices are subject to change.

  • Any and all substantial orders will need to be shipped to a commercial address only. 

  • Orders being delivered via carrier service are economy (no liftgates are provided).  Once the order leaves the facility, shipping times/days are out of the control of Buckets for Benefit.  They are subject to change without notice.   

  • Shipping charge must be paid before buckets will be ordered. Allow up to 3 weeks for delivery (this may be extended without notice). Free shipping goals are subject to change and will vary per state. 

  • Shipping dates may change and could take longer than expected. 

  • A set date and location will be determined for products to be delivered to Organization (dates Revised 1/2026 may be subject to change). Delivery dates are not chosen by the Organization. We can usually accommodate delivery requests but delivery dates can be subject to change. We do not always have control of delivery schedules. 

  • Some orders may be combined if the locations are close.  This decision is made by Buckets for Benefit and could extend time for delivery.   

  • Timeframes for all deliveries are subject to change up unto the day of delivery due to unforeseen circumstances. The organization will be notified of any changes. Delivery routes vary and can cause delays.  The organization needs to be prepared to accept delivery upon arrival. 

  • Pick-up times for the Organization’s consumers may not be held during time of delivery.

  • All orders must be inventoried by a Buckets for Benefit employee with the Organization’s representative (responsible party). A representative of the Organization must be present at time of delivery. If no one is present, orders will be left at location provided on the Regist Buckets for Benefit will not be responsible for products after they have been delivered to the organization.

  • The Organization is responsible for the unloading of all products. 

  • After unloading is complete, an itemized inventory of all products must be taken. If a Buckets for Benefit representative is available they will go over that with you. If a Buckets for Benefit representative is NOT available, an inventory form must be completed and sent by email (info@bucketforbenefit.com) or text (618-727-0488). This must be done immediately after delivery and BEFORE any products are distributed to your customers. Buckets for Benefit must received the inventory form within 3 hours of delivery. This form will be attached to the delivery email. You may also access it here.

  • The delivery driver is not responsible for unloading any products. If no one is available to unload, your organization may be subject to an idle and/or handling fee which must be paid before any products are unloaded.

  • All products are guaranteed against manufacturer defects. Buckets for Benefit guarantees products 100%. Unsatisfactory products will be replaced at Buckets For Benefit’s discretion after review of consumer’s complaint. Buckets for Benefit is not responsible for any and all shipping costs or tax associated with any returns or exchanges of products. If a refund is issued, the profit paid to the organization is not refundable. 

Any and all information within these guidelines is subject to change without notice. All customers/ consumers assume all responsibilities/liabilities while using any said products purchased from any and all events by which Buckets for Benefit provides goods and/or products/services. Buckets for Benefit has the right to refuse sales/service at any given time. I give Buckets for Benefit permission to send emails or text for promotional marketing, reviews, referrals, etc. Data rates may apply. You may opt-out at any time by unsubscribing.   

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