F.A.Q

Q - If we are only a small group or school can we do a fundraising campaign with eCause?

A - Yes, absolutely eCause loves working with small groups to raise big money. In fact we'll even work with you if you are alone in your fundraising efforts; the inspiration for starting eCause in this way.

Q - How can I work with eCause as an individual?

A - It's easy, you can set up an on-line campaign with us like any other and you PROMOTE and send people to your personalized campaign page to buy your chosen products. When your campaign closes we would send your products to you for distribution as well as the check for your charity. Alternately you can place one order with us for your goods and you could benefit from the charity discount, (minimums do apply).

Q - I want to help my company become a little "greener", we often support charities, can we work with eCause?

A - eCause's mission is to support all kinds of causes, our health, the environment, and our futures. Many companies have a similar philosophy, and we can easily support a company is these efforts. A perfect opportunity is around the holidays when companies are looking for gifts for customers and their employees, we can co-brand and customise earth friendly gifts and support the charity of your choice.

Q - We are a sports team, and we need to raise money for our new uniforms, is that something we can do with eCause.

A - Without a doubt we can coordinate this kind of fundraiser with you, decide on what earth friendly items you would like to sell and we'll get you started. 20% of all the sales you make goes back to your team for your uniforms!

Q - How much is shipping for our products?

A - eCause packages your items in the smallest and most eco friendly way as possible, and we use the most earth friendly ways to ship your goods, so shipping is charged as a small percentage of your sales. Depending on the size and weight of the products in your package shipping is charged at between 3.5% and 5% of your total sales. This cost is substantially less than what you would pay in fuel if you were going to the local store or mall in your car.

Q - What is an eCause Fundraising Package?

A - An eCause Fundraising Package is a collection of products that we have bundled together in a theme for you to fundraise with.

Q - What is an eCause Fundraising Campaign?

A - A Fundraising Campaign is and actual ongoing fundraiser for a group, school or charity.

Q - What is an eCause Product Category?

A - We have grouped together our products into more manageable sub topics. You can view products by CATEGORY (similar characteristics), by BRAND (by the company that made them), in fundraising PACKAGES (themed groupings) or in current CAMPAIGNS (current fundraisers), and there is a way to see the products one at a time and that would be by clicking on them as they go through the slide show.