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What is fundraising: Definition and 113 Discussions

  1. K

    Need Encouragement: Struggling with Fundraising and Part-Time Job

    This morning I am just about ready to hang up my apron. I was working on a fundraiser and just found out the young lady closed her fundraising account. She wants PC to send a check to her personally - which cannot be done. I called to talk to her and she was rather cold. In a matter of a...
  2. K

    Tips for Successful Remote Fundraising Catalog Shows

    I do a lot of remote fundraising catalog shows - Does anyone have any good letters to put in with catalog shows? :confused:
  3. straitfan

    Flier for Fundraising Extravaganza

    I belong to an organiztion that is planning a holiday shopping fair with representatives from : PC, Tupperware, Discovery Toys, Home Interiors, etc. all doing fundraisers for the group. Has anyone already made a flier for this type of event and would be willing to share? Thanks!
  4. Jennie4PC

    Fundraising with Taste of Home Cooking School

    So I called one of my contacts from the Taste of Home cooking school and she wants to do a fundraiser I told her the amopunts she can get and she is so excited. I will have to let you all know how it goes
  5. S

    Maximizing Fundraising Success with Gift Sets: Tips and Suggestions

    a tastefully simple girl and I were planning on a holiday shopping open house/fundraiser together. Now she wants to do it as a catalog show and combine our products into gift sets and only sell those as the fundraiser. I'm not sure this is a good idea, but we already have obligated ourselves...
  6. lisacb77

    Fundraising Incentives: Motivating Top Sellers Without Breaking the Bank

    What type of incentives do you personally offer top sellers for your fundraising groups? I remember Tupperware doing this when I participated in one in HS. I am thinking a choice between a $25 gift card to Starbucks, Target or Best Buy (haven't decided which to offer) or in product for the...
  7. C

    Fundraising for School Sports - Get Your Packet Today!

    I am doing a fundraiser for a school sports group. I have packets made up with a catalog and order forms. Does anyone have a letter that they put in the packets the kids take home?
  8. S

    Pampered Chef Fundraising Program Vs. Other Programs

    I keep reading posts about how compared to other programs the PC FR program is low in the amount of donation to the organizations. However, as a former Mary Kay consultant, I am unaware of any other direct selling company that gives the money directly to the the orgs. When I sold Mary Kay, if I...
  9. K

    Mystery of the New Fundraising Flyer: What's Going On?

    Has anyone heard about a new fundraising flyer? The home office listed it as a discontinued supply order but nothing was mentioned at conference about a new flyer or new program. What's up??
  10. D

    Fundraising Table at WalMart: Ordering HWC Items

    I have a table at WalMart this month to sell the HWC items for a Fundraiser. I have no idea how many to order to be able to sell in one day. Have any of you done something like this and would you have any insite?
  11. C

    Fundraising for Humane Society & Pampered Chef: Get Feedback on My Crazy Idea!

    I have this crazy idea and I wanted to get feedback on what other people thought. The local humane socity is having a fundraiser in may (walk for the animals). My idea was to go to them and see if they wanted to have a fundraiser with pc. There wouldn't be a show and the only thing I would pass...
  12. S

    Fundraising Ideas: Try Basket Bingo!

    i am looking for a new ad for fundraisers i am looking for something that stand out when i hang them around town. I am thinking fundraiser many give me more money (haha). I been hearing alot about basket bingo. There isn't nothing about PC bingo or fundraiser so i am going to start calling...
  13. Sk8Mom209

    Is Using a Camp's Name and Customer's Address for Fundraising Legally Sound?

    I have a customer who would like to have a fundraiser for an individual child's entry fee to church camp. If we use the camp's name as the organization with the customer's address is that okay? The only other way I can think of (I think I show in on this site) is to open a bank account in...
  14. beepampered

    Thanking Chairperson for Fundraising Success: Raised $____!

    Does anyone have a letter that they've used to thank the chairperson for holding their fundraiser? I'd like to have something that says they raised a certain amount. Thanks...BEE
  15. J

    Fundraising Commission: What to Know & How it Works

    I'm a little curious about our commission on fundraisers. Do we still get the normal commission for a fundraiser like we do for a regular cooking show or do we get less? And what is our commission based upon?
  16. Morvin

    Fundraising for a Competitive Dance/Cheerleading Team: Help Needed!

    My sister in law just contacted me about possible doing a fundraiser. My neice is a member of a competitive dance/cheerleading team. And they are looking for a fundraiser I am very excited and I think it is great but I have never done a fundraiser so I am also lost!! PLEASE HELP!!! My...
  17. C

    Affordable Fundraising Flyers for Dance Classes - Boost Your Sales Today!

    i would like some ideas about what to send home with children after a dance class, i dont want to send catalogs bc that would be expensive but i was thinking if i sent home some flyers with my web address on it then they could order from the web if they dont have iternet access they could...
  18. speedychef

    Fundraising for the Humane Society: A Dilemma

    I just approached the local humane society, which seems to be in desperate need of money, with the fundraising opportunity. When I explained it, the woman responded, "so if the show was $500, we would get $50...I just don't know if that would be worth it..." I wasn't really sure how to...
  19. T

    Flyer to Include in Fundraising Packet

    Hi Everyone! This is my first post to this website so I do hope it works. I've been lurking around on this website for weeks now and absolutely love it. Thanks everyone for all your help. I was trying to drum up so new fundraising business and I was wondering if anyome had a flyer/letter that...
  20. Laura1293

    Fundraising in September: 20% Off Stone - No Commission?

    I am probably going to do a fundrasier in September. It will be through the school that I work at. Now with the September special being 20% off on stone will that mess with any commission that I would make? I think that we don't make commission on guest and host specials. It would help my...
  21. M

    Fundraise for a Cause: My Journey to the Half Marathon

    I have signed up for a half marathon for The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. :eek: If you knew me, you'd know that running is not something that I do on a regular basis. Just wanted to do something meaningful for myself and raise funds for a good cause. That being said.... Has anyone done...
  22. N

    Fundraising for Medical Expenses: Questions & Answers

    Hi all- I have a question. Can we do FR for things such as raising money for growth hormone therepy for a child or In-vetro Fertilization for someone who's insurance won't cover it? I had someone ask about both situations. Let me know if anyone knows about this kind of thing and how to go...
  23. P

    Fundraising with Product Sales: What to Know

    When having a fundraiser, I would imagine most of the time all product sales are delivered to one place. Is it just like any other show? If so, do we charge each order a S/H fee or does it get turned in on one order as a fundraiser??
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