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Buckets for Flavor Program Guidelines

Spice up your fundraising with our NEW product. Now offering premium spices in bulk that pack lots of flavor and profit. Each bucket hosts a different flavor combination guaranteed to elevate your cooking or grilling experience.  In this overview you will find information about how our program operates including products, pricing, profit, shipping and more. 

Program Guidelines Printable Version

Products

1. Smokehouse Secret BBQ 1-gal bucket (one of each flavor):

  • Memphis Style BBQ Seasoning

  • Texas Style BBQ Seasoning

  • St. Louis Style BBQ Seasoning

 

2. Bayou blend 1-gal buckets (one of each flavor):

  • Cajun Spice

  • Blackening Seasoning

  • Creole Seasoning

 

3. Grill Master 1-gal bucket (one of each flavor):

  • Kansas City Steak Rub

  • Windy City Steak Seasoning

  • Ultimate Prime Rib Steak Seasoning

 

4. Carnivore’s Choice 1-gal bucket (one of each flavor):

  • Beer Can Chicken Rub

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Seasoning

  • Ultimate Burger Seasoning

 

5. Wizard of Wings 1-gal bucket (one of each flavor):

  • Maui Style Pineapple Flavored Wing Rub

  • Buffalo Wing Rub

  • Honey Garlic Wing Rub

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Each 1-gal bucket comes with 3 - 16oz dry seasonings specified in products section. Weight may vary due to type of seasonings.

 

Each seasoning is manufacture sealed. 

Pricing, Profit and Payment

Order Forms and Placing Final Order 

  • Buckets of Flavor is owned an operated under Buckets for Benefit Fundraising. Buckets for Benefit has the exclusive right to provide all 1-gal buckets of seasonings for this program (the “organization”) will purchase the buckets from Buckets for Benefit that are sold to consumers.

  • All 1-gal buckets will be sold for $40 by the organization, which includes 3 -160z dry seasonings. The organization may not offer the products to be sold at any other price, whether higher or lower (unless tax needs to be added to order).

  • The organization will pay Buckets for Benefit $30 for each 1-gal bucket sold retaining $10 profit (the difference between $40 retail price and $30 wholesale price).

  • Customized incentive plan is available. The organization is responsible for inquiring about the incentive program before fundraiser begins. If Buckets for Benefit is not notified by the organization prior to starting a fundraiser, incentives will not be available.

  • Incentives are deterred between Buckets for Benefit and organization per verbal agreement (subject to change).

  • 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 or forms of payment must be payable to seller/organization and not to Buckets for Benefit.

  • All payments for products (1-gal spice buckets) will be paid to Buckets for Benefit in the form of a lump sum by organization. Tax is not included in any of the above pricing. Tax does not apply to organizations that provide a tax exemption number/form. Any an all taxes due are the sole responsibility of the organization. If the organization is not tax exempt, sales tax will apply at 9.25% (Missouri) and 7.25% (Illinois). Percentages may change without notice accordance with regulated tax laws.

  • Bucket for Benefit accept checks (business only - no personal), money orders, cashier’s checks, credit cards (3% fee applied), PayPal/Venmo (3% fee applied) or ACH ($10 fee applied) from the organization for total amount due on the invoice. Purchase orders 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 any products will be delivered or shipped. Once Buckets for Benefit receives payment and it has processed completely, products will be delivered or shipped to a set location (please allow 3-4 weeks for processing; subject to change). Holiday times may affect delivery and/or shipping.

    • 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 Buckets for Benefit is not notified. This fee is at the discretion of Buckets for Benefit and is subject to change. If professionally printed forms were created/mailed, those prices will be added to the cancellation fee. 

  • Order Forms will be emailed at no cost to organization and will be personalized according to the information provided on the fundraiser registration (view sample order form www.bucketsforbenefit.com; sample may be different than actual order form depending on product changes/pricing). This includes adding sales period dates, logos, team colors, etc. The organization will determine the sales period for set program (beginning sales date/end sales date). Extending the sales period is allowed but may change delivery/shipping times and pick up for consumers.

  • Any/all order forms made by Buckets for Benefit for an organization initiating a fundraiser and who has agreed to the program guidelines via the fundraiser registration form 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 $100 customization/handling fee. We reserve all rights to any for forms/art work created for the organization by Buckets for Benefit.

  • Professionally printed forms are created for the organization by Buckets for Benefit. These order forms are printed on card stock-type paper and are shipping to the addressee provided on the registration form. Personally printed forms are free is organization reaches free shipping goal. If the goal is not reached, forms are $0.30 ea and cost is applied to final invoice. If organization choses processionally printed forms, please allow extra time for processing and shipping (USPS shipment).

  • Organizations will be responsible for determine a number of forms needed before sale period begins. There will be $2.00 (+shipping) charge per order form for any additionally printed forms needed after sales period begins.

  • Organizations requested 50 or more forms may require a secure form of payment before forms are printed/shipped.

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

  • Once sales period end date nears, the final total spreadsheet  will be provided to the organization by Buckets for Benefit via email. 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. Organization is responsibility for notifying Buckets for Benefit of the number of buckets needed and if incentive has been achieved (if applicable).   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), 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, check or cashier’s check. Buckets for Benefit is not responsible for fraud or claims of payment not made through the proper payment channel. Buckets for Benefit will never ask for payment via wire transfer, please use caution and report any fraud attempts.

  • Minimum purchase of $1800 in products is required per individual fundraiser to place an order. We do not accept any orders that do not meet the minimum requirements.  After the final total spreadsheet has begun processing, corrections/additional orders may not be accepted. Please contact us if this occurs at info@bucketsforbenefit.com 

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

Shipping, Delivery and Returns 

  • Free shipping is available to organizations that meet the free shipping requirements outlined on the Free Shipping Information Chart. The total sales amount is how much the organization must pay at wholesale pricing and does not include profit collected by organization. If the sales minimum is not reached, shipping will apply. These rates are subject to change without notice. Organizations must purchase 24 buckets or 6 cases to place an order. Final sales that result in less than 24 buckets or 6 cases will not be accepted. (subject to change).

  • Each additional packages shipped (full case or not) is $25 per package up to 59 buckets.

  • Free shipping is obtained by purchasing 60 buckets or 15 cases, no exceptions.

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

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

  • Orders being delivered via a third party carrier service are economy. Once the order leaves the facility, shipping times/days vary and are out of Bucket for Benefit’s control. They are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the shipping company.

  • Shipping charge must be paid before buckets will be delivered/shipped Allow up to 3 weeks for delivery (subject to change). Free shipping goal is subject to change and may vary per state.

  • A set date/location will be determined for products to be delivered to organization (dates are subject to change). Delivery dates are not chosen by the organization. We can usually accommodate requests but delivery dates are not guaranteed.

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

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

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

  • The organization is responsibility for unloading 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 drive is not responsible for unloading 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.

  • Product substitutions may occur due to availability and are subject to change without notice. 

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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