Frequently Asked Questions
For Schools
No, just a school agreement with some T&C’s.
Schools will need to provide:
- School Bank account number for the contributions to be paid into
- Delivery location for Daily Lunches
- Delivery Classroom runners (taking each class order to classroom from delivery location) by push notification
- Delivery location monitor (one or two people)
- Classroom numbers or names and teacher names allocated to each classroom
- School Contact person for the account
Yes.
Yes, schools can pick and choose. The Instant Fundraiser can be promoted by any school or member of the community. The payments, communications and lunch order features are available to any NZ school free of charge.
No. Dollar For Schools is FREE to download and use!
Yes. When a school registers, they will see the options to choose from for each day of the week. Parents and schools can also recommend a favourite local supplier to be added to the menu.
Yes. To receive promotional packs, please contact Renee Steele on 021 496 007
Yes, Dollar For Schools can be used on any internet-connected device.
Yes. All legal requirements around privacy are met to the strictest standards
Easy. Just log into your school account where it will be clearly displayed.
For Suppliers
Your orders can be received easily in 4 ways:
- by label printer in store
- by email
- by push notification
- through supplier’s login function
Suppliers can pick and choose their preferred order method. Customers will be required to show proof of purchase upon pick up.
Payment is made via the Dollar For Schools App directly into your business account.
Dollar For Schools will facilitate the connection between you and your area of local schools.
Yes. However, the school will have control over who provides school lunches.
A Grade.
All you need is an internet-connected device
Through the supplier’s login function you will have access to your own area where you can upload and manage your goods and services; including images, descriptions, prices and other applicable information that you wish to display on the Dollar For Schools App. We are more than happy to assist with loading of data and images for your store.
There are no joining or ongoing subscription fees. In order to contribute 10% to schools for sales of products and packages we require 15% discount. Lead generation bookings require a minimum of $10 per lead provided. Higher amounts can be chosen to pay by suppliers for leads and will be passed on to the school and therefore appreciated if possible.
Yes, Dollar For Schools offers the ability to generate leads that are free to the public. The lead amount you pay less $5 will be contributed to the school chosen by the customer.
For Parents
No, this is a web app which you can use on any device without having to download. You can still have an icon on your home screen for easy access.
No, the app is free for schools and parents to use.
The school does need to be registered for the lunch, payment and communications features to be available to parents.
Yes please! Use the recommend us button at the bottom of our home page to recommend us to your school.
Yes, just use the App to buy from any of our listed suppliers and you will be able to allocate funds to your chosen school. Schools do not need to be registered for parents to use this feature.
For sure! We would love any feedback and suggestions from our priority users – parents. Please get in touch with our Guardian of Schools – Mark Steele on , or [email protected]