babywings76
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I had someone approach me at the fair I did on Tues. about doing a fundraiser for a dance company that her daughter is in. She would like to be a chairperson for it. I told her briefly what is in the PC policies and procedures, and told her I'd look into it more and get back to her on what the possibilities would be with one. I've done a little searching here and got a few ideas. :thumbup:
They say it's better to do a live kitchen show to increase sales. My director says the same thing goes for fundraisers. If this is going to be for a dance studio with a huge group, then what would the show be? No microwave, no oven. I don't think I feel comfortable doing that huge of a demo. But I could do a mini presentation with an already prepared recipe. Could it be more of a Kick-off Intro to the Fundraiser thing where I just have things on display and serve refreshments, or a few of our recipes from the new SB? I'm nervous about scaring people away who "don't like to go to shows". :yuck:KWIM? So I was wondering if this way would be less intimidating for some?
Also, it seems that a lot of people give away some of their commission. As a new consultant, I don't really make that much. Doesn't putting this together cost a lot in paperwork/catalogs? And takes a lot of time? Only getting 15% sounds bad enough. Now I worry that I need to give away more and make even less. I don't know, does that sound greedy?
How much info do I give someone who is just learning about it and not committed to the idea yet? I would love to hear success stories from you guys. Any advice?
They say it's better to do a live kitchen show to increase sales. My director says the same thing goes for fundraisers. If this is going to be for a dance studio with a huge group, then what would the show be? No microwave, no oven. I don't think I feel comfortable doing that huge of a demo. But I could do a mini presentation with an already prepared recipe. Could it be more of a Kick-off Intro to the Fundraiser thing where I just have things on display and serve refreshments, or a few of our recipes from the new SB? I'm nervous about scaring people away who "don't like to go to shows". :yuck:KWIM? So I was wondering if this way would be less intimidating for some?
Also, it seems that a lot of people give away some of their commission. As a new consultant, I don't really make that much. Doesn't putting this together cost a lot in paperwork/catalogs? And takes a lot of time? Only getting 15% sounds bad enough. Now I worry that I need to give away more and make even less. I don't know, does that sound greedy?
How much info do I give someone who is just learning about it and not committed to the idea yet? I would love to hear success stories from you guys. Any advice?