How Can a Catalog Show Fundraiser Benefit School Kitchen Needs?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the idea of organizing a catalog show or fundraiser to benefit a high school cooking class, focusing on raising funds for kitchen utensils. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on the potential structure of such an event, including considerations for tax exemption and incentives for student participation.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests contacting a cooking teacher to organize a fundraiser or catalog show for kitchen utensils.
  • Another participant shares their experience that a fundraiser could be tax-exempt if the school provides the necessary certificate.
  • Several users mention that listing a teacher as the host could be beneficial for the school to receive better deals on products.
  • One participant discusses the idea of offering incentives for students, such as gift certificates for sales achievements.
  • Another participant shares their experience of running a fundraiser at a school, highlighting the use of gift certificates as incentives for students.
  • Some participants suggest various incentive ideas, including cash, gift cards, and raffle prizes.
  • One participant recounts a successful fundraiser experience, detailing the financial outcomes and the importance of naming a teacher as the host.
  • Another participant proposes a registry-like approach where the school lists needed items for customers to purchase, potentially allowing for tax deductions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to pursue a catalog show or a fundraiser, with some participants favoring the catalog show for its potential benefits to the school. There is no clear consensus on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants draw from personal experiences in organizing similar events, sharing insights into the logistics and potential outcomes of fundraising efforts in a school setting.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in organizing events to support local schools or enhance community engagement may find the shared experiences and ideas relevant.

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cookingmommy
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I need everyones advice and help on this.

I used to be a teacher and I was talking with one of my girlfriends who just had a PC show for me. She said I should get in contact with one of the cooking teachers from the high school I worked at and see if she would do a fundraiser/catalog show with her cooking classes to raise money for kitchen utensils for the school. Then I thought instead of a fundraiser I could do it as a catalog show and they would really make out more in terms of getting more products. I could even figure out a way to offer incentives to the students for participating besides just helping their school out. Could I do a show where the school is the host? Since it is a school would it be tax exempt? I figured that you guys would be my best source for advice on this.

Also, I am going to work on some sort of a write up for this proposal to the woman and send a host benefits flyer and a catalog for her to look through.

Thoughts, advice, help. All would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,
Erin
 
cookingmommy said:
I need everyones advice and help on this.

I used to be a teacher and I was talking with one of my girlfriends who just had a PC show for me. She said I should get in contact with one of the cooking teachers from the high school I worked at and see if she would do a fundraiser/catalog show with her cooking classes to raise money for kitchen utensils for the school. Then I thought instead of a fundraiser I could do it as a catalog show and they would really make out more in terms of getting more products. I could even figure out a way to offer incentives to the students for participating besides just helping their school out. Could I do a show where the school is the host? Since it is a school would it be tax exempt? I figured that you guys would be my best source for advice on this.

Also, I am going to work on some sort of a write up for this proposal to the woman and send a host benefits flyer and a catalog for her to look through.

Thoughts, advice, help. All would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,
Erin
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If you did it as a fundraiser, it could be tax-exempt - but you would have to send PC the tax-exempt certificate from the school - and if you did it as a fundraiser, the school would also be named as the organization for the fundraiser.

If you do it as a regular Cooking/Catalog show - it cannot be considered Tax-Exempt, and you would need a "host" for the show.
 
I think doing an actual show and giving the benefits to the school would be way better than doing a fundraiser. How cool! That's a great idea. You'd have to list an actual person as the host, though. Maybe the teacher or something. Or you could always list yourself as the host and just donate the products. What a great idea! I hope it works out well for you.
 
pamperedbecky said:
I think doing an actual show and giving the benefits to the school would be way better than doing a fundraiser. How cool! That's a great idea. You'd have to list an actual person as the host, though. Maybe the teacher or something. Or you could always list yourself as the host and just donate the products. What a great idea! I hope it works out well for you.
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I agree with Becky too!
 
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Thanks....that's what I was thinking. Listing the teacher as the host, getting her classroom some great quality tools and then maybe I can offer her the host product as a thank you.

What would be some good incentive awards for high school kids? For every $100 in orders put a ticket in a raffle for (mall gift certificate, movie tickets, etc). Maybe for every $500 sold free movie tickets? Any ideas.

THanks so much.
 
Starbucks kids love that stuff.
target gift cards
CASH
 
I did a fundraiser at my daughters school for her culinary class and I gave a $75 gift certificate to the student with the most $ in sales.

Then for everyone who sold over $100 would go into a raffle for a $50 gift certifcate.
 
Starbucks is a good idea
Local favorite Mall
Mystery Cash Envelopes (maybe some have $1, $5, $20 in them?)
See if any of the local fast food joints would donate some GC's...

Good luck!!




lynnguilm said:
I did a fundraiser at my daughters school for her culinary class and I gave a $75 gift certificate to the student with the most $ in sales.

Then for everyone who sold over $100 would go into a raffle for a $50 gift certifcate.
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Did you set a minimum? I would be afraid that no one would sell much, and then I would be out $125 in GC's.

Great idea, though, I just don't want anyone giving away the shirt off thier back!
 
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Those are great ideas about the gift certificates. I could do a local mall GC.

Kelly, you bring up a good point about a minimum in sales. It would really stink to use up all my commission for show incentives.
 
I did this - I teach in a high school, and the home ec teacher came to me and asked to buy... 7 sets of exec. cookware!! I did 5 sets, then the 6th and 7th were bought-down with host dollars (points back then).

They get a better deal if you name the teacher as the host and the school as the shipping site.

If you are looking for a fundraiser, hit up the cheerleaders or the band - do batter bowls mixes (see Consultant's Corner, oldest Celebrations recipes--friendship brownie mix is Awesome!)to kickoff, give every kid 5 catalogs and hold a "concluding" demo show with an open house. I've done this twice, first one made $3K with 800 to the group (I donated my commission - OOPS!) and second one made 1.6K with 340 to the group. (I donated half my commission)

Buzz me back for more info. God Bless, Take Care!
 
just a thoughthere is an idea for you like a registry you could have the school write up a list of what they are looking for. The customers would buy from that list and also get a tax dedution for donation. Something out of the box thinking.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Catalog Show Fundraiser?

A Catalog Show Fundraiser is an event where a consultant showcases products from a catalog, allowing guests to browse and order items. A portion of the sales proceeds is then donated to a specific cause, such as school kitchen needs, to help fund necessary supplies and equipment.

How does a Catalog Show Fundraiser benefit school kitchen needs?

The funds raised through a Catalog Show Fundraiser can be used to purchase essential kitchen supplies, equipment, or even to support meal programs. This helps ensure that schools can provide nutritious meals to students, enhancing their overall well-being and academic performance.

What types of kitchen needs can the fundraiser support?

The fundraiser can support a variety of kitchen needs, including purchasing cooking utensils, appliances, food storage solutions, and ingredients for meal preparation. Additionally, it can help fund kitchen renovations or improvements to create a more efficient cooking environment.

How can schools promote the Catalog Show Fundraiser?

Schools can promote the Catalog Show Fundraiser through newsletters, social media, and community bulletins. Engaging parents, teachers, and students in the promotion can help increase participation and sales, maximizing the funds raised for kitchen needs.

Is there a minimum sales requirement for the fundraiser?

Typically, there is no strict minimum sales requirement for a Catalog Show Fundraiser, but higher sales can lead to a larger donation. It's beneficial for schools to set goals and encourage participation to maximize the funds raised for their kitchen needs.

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