What is fundraisers: Definition and 121 Discussions

Good Morning All! I am trying to put together some "stats" for my flyers, etc. and was wondering if anyone could help me by offering their input and experience. I do realize that there are multiple variables in each of these stats, but I figure if I can incorporate some stats into my...

I am within my first 90 days and have not seen a mini catalog...does anyone use them and can you tell me a little about them? I am thinking about them for fundraisers and/or bridal shows...enlighten me!:chef:

I know PC donates $3 for every booking off of a fundraiser, but I have yet to have any of my organizations receive a check after the show is held. I know that I need to put the booking in on the fundraiser before I send the show in, but is there something else I need to do to link the person to...

I am trying to get some fundraisers going and I was thinking about sending out the packets (letter, catalog, etc) to a bunch of the youth sports organizations in my area. Do you think it's a good idea to do that, or should I just stick to the organizations where I know someone?

Did you know Tupperware gives 40% of sales to organizations? How can I compete with that? My SIL was thinking about getting into Tupperware and is having a show tomorrow. I looked at the back of the catalog and my jaw dropped. She has decided to go with At Home America instead. I've been...

Hello! I am doing two very unique fund raisers in the month of May that I need your help with. The first one is a Gently used bra sale. If you have any gently used bras that you would like to donate to this fund raiser please email me at [email protected] so I can send you my address to...

How do you get people to book fundraisers? I'm having the hardest time marketing them, especially here at the holidays. I've done one fund raiser, but it was my new recruit's training show, so I didn;t benefit from it. I want to do more FRs but can't seem to get people to book.... HELP?!?!:(

I cannot find this anyhere. I am about to do a fundraiser and I will be donating my commission as well as the 10-15%(if I'm right) that they will make. Can someone please tell me the scale for fundraisers and our commission? Please!!:(

If a host of a September fundraiser purchases a set of cookware at 60% off, will the organization get 15% of the amount she paid? Thanks.

Does anyone have a script for "cold calling" organizations about fundraisers?

Is there information on the PC website somewhere? I want to try and do some fundraisers so I can work during the day. My husband is going back to school so it's going to be hard to do shows at night when I'm only really going to see him one night a week. Any suggestions on how to get started?

I know I can't be the only military spouse out here.. If anyone has ever done a fundraiser for the FRG ( Family Readiness Group) in the Military, I would love to hear: 1. How you did it.. 2. Was it a success? Thanks!

I am looking for some brainstorming in regards of WHO to ASK to do a fundraiser....other than schools and sports teams...ALL ideas are appreciated :D

Hi everyone - I'm a new consultant and have my first show on June 5th. It's actually a fundraiser at the school I work at. We have a Relay for Life team and using PC to raise money for our team. I'm expecting a lot of people there and am hopeful that it'll bring many bookings for the summer...

I've been trying to collect data on the traditional fundraisers out there to do a comparison chart. After listening to Don Funt talk about fundraisers, I suddenly feel a lot better about our 15%. If you know the profit margin on any other fundraisers, can you post it? I'll compile it...

Has anyone successfully had a fundraiser at Wal-Mart? I approached Wal-Mart about doing a RUFTH fundraiser (figured I'd hit them up for HWC too). However, they say they can only have fundraisers for 501c organizations. Do the RUFTH or the HWC programs have 501c numbers? If so, what are...

I'm in my 3rd SS month and was wondering if the sales from a fundraiser I did will count towards my bonuses just like they would if it was sales from a show? I know my commission will be less than if it was a show.

How long do you keep your fundraisers up and running? Do you all do cooking shows with them or are the orders mostly off your websites and from catalogs? Thanks!

I can't find any in my area.... where are you guys finding them????

Hello, I just have question after question.... ;) One of the ladys from my show today wanted me to send her information on how the fundraisers work. She wants to do one for a group she is involved in. I've looked over CC but I can't find any info. Where can I go for info on how...

Do fundraisers count for double points? I have 2 fundraisers going right now and want to make sure they actually count. On the flyer, it states Note: To earn double incentive sales points, your commissionable sales must be from Shows held and individual orders placed Feb. 1-28, 2007...

Quick question... does the guest special apply for fundraisers? I have a huge church group doing a fundraiser and they were all excited to do it, espeically with stoneware on sale this month and I was just told that someone went online to place an order and the stones weren't coming up as on...

How does anyone get fundraisers? I got a lead on a fundraiser and she was really excited until she found out the percentage. Even if I throw in 10% of my comission, that is still only 25% and she can get 50% with HI candles or with candy. I lost the fundraiser because of our low percentages...

I'm doing my 1st fundraiser in two weeks. I'm so excited! is there anything i should know or something that is different from a cooking show. I have organized folders for all the guest. they have catalogs, 10 order forms, tips for your successful PC fundraiser, and my business card. Any advice...

How do you all go about getting these fundraisers?

After selling and selling our fundraisers to ALL the teachers and atheletic sponsors I know with NO takers, I decided to find a NEW way to do fundraisers with PAMPERED CHEF! I tweaked the PC LOTTO game for Host's and turned it into a fundraiser. I've attached my flyers. One is a Intro letter...

Ok, we have all seen the books out there, "PC's for dummy's, cooking for dummy's, etc... Well I need some information on how fundraisers work. I have one scheduled on the books, but do not understand the 15% of $600.00 thing..... Please explain in "dummy" language! Thanks! Schel...

Can the host of a fundraiser get the host special? I know it's a stupid question but I'm not sure since they don't get a 10% discount.

I have a host that would like to do a fundraiser for her son's boyscout troop, however I thought that I read on here that you couldn't do it for girl scouts. Maybe I am loosing my mind, because now I can't find it? Sorry for rambling....... TIA for all your help!!!!:D

I have a question on fundraisers. If you do a findraisers do they get hostess benefits, etc?:)