http://www.chefsuccess.com All organizations need more $$$. Help worthy organizations and your business. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:48:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.chefsuccess.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.chefsuccess.com http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/i-am-thinking-doing-rufth-trivet-only-sale-fund-raiser-church-57660/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:29 GMT I went to a Holiday Bazaar last Saturday on 11/14/2009, it was at a Salvation Army Church... no sales, a couple of leads and one of the items I had on my table was the RUFTH Trivet, people loved it.. I overheard the coordinator say they needed to raise money for their local food bank which is... I went to a Holiday Bazaar last Saturday on 11/14/2009, it was at a Salvation Army Church... no sales, a couple of leads and one of the items I had on my table was the RUFTH Trivet, people loved it..

I overheard the coordinator say they needed to raise money for their local food bank which is also part of the church....I offered to do a fundraiser where there they could get 10%-15% depending on sales. They seemed excited and wanted to set it up for Feb. 2010... I was brainstorming and decided to help the church and food bank (because I looked it up on Feeding America's web site and their food bank is part of the charity they give to), their church kitchen has old and donated pots, pans and tools...

Here is my idea... hold a local pancake breakfast ($3.00 per person {$1.00 for purchase of food, $1.00 to the Food Bank and $1.00 to the purchase of new kitchen products from the PC}), and conduct a raffle $1.00 a ticket; this would also help the church with the purchase of new products (under the Trivet only sale, because it would be a cooking show demo). The fundraiser would be the sale of the products and people could also buy and donate products to the church kitchen, and the church and food bank would receive the proceeds, I would also be willing to donate 5% from the Trivet only sale.

We would raffle off items under the host special, free or 50% items, like the food chopper, the medium bar pan and the classic batter bowl. All things I feel are staples in a kitchen.

Now for the Trivet only Sale... here is my idea... I have made up order forms, cash or check only, because I am planning on paying the shipping...I have also made up flyers for it... The church is about an hour from me, so I was thinking of driving up there and having a meeting with the pastor and handing out the forms and going to local business's with Trivet in hand and letting people see it first hand and see how many orders I can get that way and ask them to round up the order just to give a little more. My goal is 100 Trivets and at 13.00 a Trivet that is a good show and a lot of free and discounted products for the church, who then can use the new kitchen products for bakes sales and such....

Does anyone think I am crazy? I am really trying to help.

Traci ]]> Fundraisers tvanhowling http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/i-am-thinking-doing-rufth-trivet-only-sale-fund-raiser-church-57660/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/change-fundraiser-cooking-show-57619/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:32:36 GMT I had a fundraiser scheduled for next week and entered it in my PC3 as such. I've taken a few orders and now the chairperson wants to do a cooking show instead...

My problem... I can't figure out how to change it from fundraiser to cooking... and two of the orders have credit card payments. I thought I could simply re-enter the orders under a cooking show and delete the fundraiser, but two of the orders have credit cards payments. I don't have the original credit card numbers; so if i can't easily convert the show, I'll need to call the customers. Does anyone know if there is something in p3 I can do? ]]> Fundraisers Malinda Klein http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/change-fundraiser-cooking-show-57619/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/organ-donation-awareness-fundraiser-57584/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:57:31 GMT Hi Everyone- I am looking for ideas on how I should approach this fundraiser. I am a volunteer with our local Organ Donation Awareness Coalition and I would like to do a fundraiser strictly online Does anyone have a letter I can send to the volunteers of the organization that they in turn can... Hi Everyone-
I am looking for ideas on how I should approach this fundraiser. I am a volunteer with our local Organ Donation Awareness Coalition and I would like to do a fundraiser strictly online Does anyone have a letter I can send to the volunteers of the organization that they in turn can email to their family and friends. I have looked in the files section and do not see anything I could use. I would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions.
Thanks ]]> Fundraisers pc ri lisa http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/organ-donation-awareness-fundraiser-57584/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/fundraiser-items-tax-deductible-57454/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:05:12 GMT I've never been asked this before. I don't THINK so, but what do you know? The person wonders if items purchased at a fundraiser are tax-deductible. I think the answer is NO. Is there any percentage of it that is tax-deductible?:confused: ]]> Fundraisers scottcooks http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/fundraiser-items-tax-deductible-57454/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/gymnastics-fundraiser-ideas-demo-57402/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:18 GMT Hi Everyone- I have received so many great ideas in the past and I am hoping for some today =). I am having a kick off show for a fundraiser on Friday night. The girls have their packets already I am thinking of setting up a table to try some of the products and having a few samples of... Hi Everyone-
I have received so many great ideas in the past and I am hoping for some today =). I am having a kick off show for a fundraiser on Friday night. The girls have their packets already I am thinking of setting up a table to try some of the products and having a few samples of recipes. Do you think it would be better to have a no bake recipe that I can have volunteeers put together. Any ideas would be very appreciated.
Thanks in Advance
Lisa ]]> Fundraisers pc ri lisa http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/gymnastics-fundraiser-ideas-demo-57402/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/any-tips-57383/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:50:10 GMT Do any of you have any tips on how to make a fund raiser work out? I have tried to do a few and the most my sales have ever been is $1000. I would like to have a $3000 to $10000 fund raiser so I feel like I am raising a lot of money for a organization. Any tips is greatly appreciated Sarah Do any of you have any tips on how to make a fund raiser work out? I have tried to do a few and the most my sales have ever been is $1000. I would like to have a $3000 to $10000 fund raiser so I feel like I am raising a lot of money for a organization. Any tips is greatly appreciated

Sarah ]]> Fundraisers sarahsellcm http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/any-tips-57383/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/guest-specials-nov-dec-57374/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:01 GMT I have a fundraiser going on from Nov 10th-Dec1st. When I was making up packets I gave the members the Dec guest special sheet because I am closing the show in P3 in December. I wanted the show to be at the beginning of Dec for the sell-a-thon. But now that I'm looking on my PWS I see that people can order the november guest special. Although I would bet that ANYONE who orders online will do direct shipping based on my group.

So did I screw up the guest special? should I have gone from the beginning of the fundraiser?

And does the sell-a-thon count the date that the show is submitted? or the date that it was scheduled to happen?

This is my first fundraiser and it is for an organization that I belong to. I am running it long distance, I'm calling them tomorrow during their meeting to go over all the details. ]]> Fundraisers Monty060609 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/guest-specials-nov-dec-57374/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/need-letter-send-out-parents-teachers-57352/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:11:10 GMT I'm doing a fundraiser for my sons preschool class. The teacher has talked about sending home catlogs with fellow teachers and students to collect orders. Probably around 50 people including teachers & students.

I need to put in a letter thanking them and explaining everything to them and was wondering if anybody had any samples? I dont need a letter asking people to have a fundraiser cause I already have that...I just need a letter explaining what it is and the benefits and stuff that I can send with some catalogs and outside order forms.

I was also thinking of including some of the flyers for holiday gift ideas and maybe a recipe as well. Any other ideas on what to include in the envelope?

Thanks!!
Samantha ]]> Fundraisers spirnat31 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/need-letter-send-out-parents-teachers-57352/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/me-my-big-mouth-what-would-you-do-57351/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:51:04 GMT I'll try to keep this short and simple (hah!).

At the last minute I was invited to participate in a vendor fair/fundraiser. The cost is 20% of the total sales. Hey, no problem, no one shows up for these things, there'll be no sales, MAYBE I'll get a lead or two. If there are at least enough to submit as a show, I'll take the host benefits.

Well, there actually were sales, and I even got a booking for the 21st of this month (woohoo, I've never had such a close-in booking!). Anyway, the event was held at a woman's house, and at the end she went around to all the booths to place her order. Well, she was interested in the Stemware, and I mentioned the Host Special. As of right now, the show is sitting at $536.50, and when I call her tomorrow to close the show, she's going to expect the commission AND the host benefits. How should I handle this? I am having almost everything direct shipped, so I could have her and the one other order going to her delivered to me instead, then make a special trip to drop them at her house, so I can take advantage of the free and half price, but that's deceitful. Should I just bless and release, and be happy I have a show, and that with the other things going on this month I should hit at least $750? ]]> Fundraisers pampchefsarah http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/me-my-big-mouth-what-would-you-do-57351/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/no-kill-shelter-fundraiser-ideas-57184/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:27:21 GMT One of my girlfriend's is a volunteer for a local No Kill Shelter & always looking for fundraising ideas. I spoke with her last night about having a PC fundraiser & she seemed to like the idea. With little experience, I'm not quite sure how to set it up & what works best, so I would appreciate all the help I can get. ]]> Fundraisers Tropicalburstqt2 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/no-kill-shelter-fundraiser-ideas-57184/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/help-just-got-boutique-fundraiser-57173/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:05:04 GMT Hey guys I am new and just booked a holiday boutique for a pet rescue shelter. They said anyone is welcome we just must donate something from our sales to the Pet Stop Rescue. How do fundraiser shows work and how would ant of you go at this? Its only for a few hours on a friday night. What... Hey guys I am new and just booked a holiday boutique for a pet rescue shelter. They said anyone is welcome we just must donate something from our sales to the Pet Stop Rescue.

How do fundraiser shows work and how would ant of you go at this? Its only for a few hours on a friday night.

What should I do any ideas? ]]> Fundraisers MHPampered http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/help-just-got-boutique-fundraiser-57173/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/can-fr-jeopardize-medical-assistance-57126/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:08:46 GMT I was all set to proceed with the FR for my friend w/cancer, until I presented the idea to her yesterday--she is not clear as to whether receiving any donations would jeopardize her possibly getting medical assistance. She is really struggling, not only with the cancer, etc. but also... I was all set to proceed with the FR for my friend w/cancer, until I presented the idea to her yesterday--she is not clear as to whether receiving any donations would jeopardize her possibly getting medical assistance.

She is really struggling, not only with the cancer, etc. but also understanding all the legal mumbo-jumbo. Even though she has a case mgr, it appears that all these issues just add more stress (the last thing I want to do). Any suggestions? ]]> Fundraisers cactus_flower http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/can-fr-jeopardize-medical-assistance-57126/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/help-fundraiser-ideas-57099/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:59:49 GMT Ok, since yesterday I have gathered my thoughts, spoken with my director, and managed to get a comprehensive well thought out email to the chairperson of this fundraiser I have going for November. She emailed me back today and said that the Human Society would like to raise *$1000!!!* As I... Ok, since yesterday I have gathered my thoughts, spoken with my director, and managed to get a comprehensive well thought out email to the chairperson of this fundraiser I have going for November.

She emailed me back today and said that the Human Society would like to raise $1000!!! As I donate an additional 5% of my commission to fundraisers over $1000 this would lead me to calculate that the fundraiser should be around $5000 to reach her goal. WOW. :eek:

I am a bit overwhelmed and excited at the same time. Again, this is the first large scale fundraiser I have done. Here is my game plan so far, please let me know what else I can do:

- I have offered to meet with the staff members and volunteers who will be involved to get them excited and walk them through the fundraiser, how it will work, taking orders, etc.

- I have also offered to have a kickoff for the Human Society where they can invite people to come watch a demonstration, learn about PC, learn about the Human Society's goals, and place orders

- She has between 10-17 staff members and volunteers that she thinks will get involved. She asked "if 10 people collect 10 orders can we reach our goal?" Realistically, yes, (average of a $50 order) but I would like to account for a bit of a cushion to be safe, so I will encourage her to strive for more people and a few extra orders.

- I have received permission from the home office to link my PWS to their website, and they have an e-newsletter going out next week that will advertise the fundraiser, so hopefully this will generate lots of online sales.

Is there anything else you can think of that I can do to ensure this fundraiser reaches the $5K goal? We're running it from 11/2-11/28, almost 4 full weeks...

Thank you!!! ]]> Fundraisers kdangel518 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/help-fundraiser-ideas-57099/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/fundraiser-flyer-suggestion-57092/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:39:45 GMT I will do a fundraiser for a daycare center. It's my first fundraiser and I want to have some flyers for them to post around the center. I'm not a creative person!:thumbdown: I read some of the posts here and saw some flyer with the PC pictures. Where do you find the pictures of PC products and the Logo? Thanks in advance for all the help! ]]> Fundraisers FFBearPChef http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/fundraiser-flyer-suggestion-57092/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/help-me-set-up-fundraiser-57070/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:50:11 GMT I had started to make calls last week to different non-profits in my area and a local animal shelter just called me back and they are VERY interested in doing a fundraiser with me for November. YAY! Their e-newsletter goes out next week and they want to set up the link to the fundraiser through... I had started to make calls last week to different non-profits in my area and a local animal shelter just called me back and they are VERY interested in doing a fundraiser with me for November. YAY!

Their e-newsletter goes out next week and they want to set up the link to the fundraiser through their e-newsletter and on their website. I know I need permission for this, and there will be a space to ask permission for this when I set up the fundraiser thru my website, but is there a # I can call at the HO to speed the process along?

Also, this is the FIRST large-scale fundraiser I've EVER DONE. We are going to set it up online, what else would you recommend? Bringing catalogs down to the shelter and having their volunteers take them home to share with friends and family? Some type of incentive program- whoever brings in the most sales gets a gift card to Dunkin Donuts?

ANY suggestions are welcome, I need to email her back tonight, thank you thank you!!!! :D ]]> Fundraisers kdangel518 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f5/help-me-set-up-fundraiser-57070/