We would prefer to avoid raising dues if at all possible because many will not be able to afford it. If you like, you can add a donation to your dues. There are a few of us that do this and it helps a lot.
I realize that the payment method for FundScrip is a bit inconvenient, that's why I offered to take orders for people. I should also mention that they have a direct debit method if you fill out a form. On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM, Roswyne <[email protected]> wrote: > Why don't we just raise dues instead? > > If anyone else tried to get me to buy gift certificates online without > being able to use any reasonable method of payment, I'd laugh at them. > > And if SkSp wouldn't make enough from them to cover credit card fees, then > there's no significant profit to be made anyway. > On Apr 30, 2014 1:49 PM, "Courtney Lofchick" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> >> SkullSpace has signed up for FundScrip. FundScrip is a company that >> allows non-profits to sell gift cards and receive a percentage of the >> proceeds. There are around 100 retailers participating in the program >> including grocery stores, gas companies and restaurants. >> >> If you purchase gift cards you will get the full value of the cards, the >> only cost to you is a minimal shipping charge. You can purchase up to 4 >> gift cards, up to $500 at a time and the shipping will only be 87 cents. If >> the shipping charges are problematic, I would be happy to cover them. As >> you add gift cards to your shopping cart you can see how much of the >> proceeds go to SkullSpace. It isn't much, but if all of our members >> purchased gift cards to pay for groceries through us it would start to add >> up. >> >> If you would like to sign up you can do so at: >> http://www.fundscrip.com/ >> >> Our invitation code is: >> *SS5BMZ* >> >> Once you sign up, purchasing cards is really easy. At the moment we ask >> that you only purchase cards through the *online bill payment* option. >> If you select Interact or credit card we will be charged fees and they may >> end up being more than our commission. >> >> After you select online bill payment, when you checkout you will be given >> a code. You will need this code to set up Fundscrip as a payee at your >> bank. Not all banks have Fundscrip listed as a payee. If this happens to >> you please let me know and we will figure out another way to pay them. >> >> If you have any trouble registering or any questions please let me know. >> >> Thanks >> >> Courtney >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SkullSpace Announce Mailing List >> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Announce >> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-announce-archive/ >> > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >
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