What is fundraising: Definition and 113 Discussions

Hey Everyone... I was wondering if any of you would happen to have any ideas for fundraising??? I need ideas of different groups and people to contact to do some fundraising... Thanks so much...Andrea

Does anyone have a flyer for a fundraiser for my classroom? We are trying to raise a little money for activities and events this year, but am having a hard time convincing the parents that this would be a worthwhile venture. I think a creative/ informative flyer might encourage my efforts...

I have a two part question.... (I've already called HO once, but the lady that answered wasn't 100% helpful in answering my questions. I may have to call back and get a 2nd opinion.) 1) How much is shipping for an order off of a fundraiser that is getting shipped to an APO address? 2)...

Are there any instructions on doing fundraisers? I am new and someone wants to do a fundraiser. Do you give them money?

Can you tell me if I have this logic right and if this will work/is ethical? Sally signs on as consultant from Saturday's fundraiser. Sally will host her own fundraising show/open house and put it in her husband's name so she'll still get commission. She wants the cookware special and needs...

I need help coming up with ideas to get our PTC to have a Pampered Chef fundraiser. I am going to the meeting this Weds. night it's about setting up the fundraisers for the year. I was thinking that if me & the tastefully simple, tupperware & home interior ladies did a Sat sale in the schools...

Hi....I have been pouring thru the fundraiser threads and feel like my eyeballs are going to pop out. I need to call this lady back that contacted me who is a breast cancer survivor. She wants to do a one or two day event/expo (I know nothing about expos and have never been involved in any...

Does anyone know how much as been raised since the start of HWC and Round up. And the most current numbers for the past year. I know they said statistics at conference but I didn't write them down. I am adding it to my new recruiting scrapbook. Thanks in advance! Katie

I was just reading the last post. The one reply siad that fundraisers need to be for any organization that is nonproift. I was skimming through other threads and they had tons if lists for "organizations" other than nonprofit. There was one lady who held a fundraiser for her friend who was...

Has anyone ever approached a neighbor on hosting a fund raiser to help replace/re-stock their kitchen after a house fire? I'm fairly new in the neighborhood and don't really know everyone YET. But a neighbor around the corner had a fire in her kitchen (I heard she left a pot on the stove), and...

Wish me luck! My goal is $1000 right now I have about $560 and 2 of my 3 confirmed had to cancel. So I have 1 confirmed. Let's hope and pray that more people will show. I really want to help ACS as much as I can!

I have read through so many posts regarding fundraisers and I am sooo confused. I am still fairly new with Pampered Chef & I have been approached by my church-sponsored Cub Scout Troop about doing a fundraiser. I've read posts where they've been entered as cooking shows, others done as a...

Hey all, I'm all new when it comes to Fundraising for PC. I've never done it, never approached anyone about it or have any clue how to. I ordered the fundraising fliers but now have no idea on how to go about sending them schools etc. Do I just send the flier with my info stamped on it and thats...

I did my second show tonight and the sister of the host has her 8 month old son in the hospital with leukemia. She asked me tonight about doing a fundraiser for him. I did she has to have a specific bank account and she said that her son does have a bank account. I don't think it'll work because...

So I have started a fundraiser, I have no idea if there are any orders from the girls gathering yet I keep telling the head lady to use the website but she still hasn't done anything with it So I finally got her to give me an estimate on how many people will be at the cooking show Thursday night...

I am just starting my second month as a PC Consultant and need some help. I have a friend who is wanting to do the walk in Boston for Breast Cancer (the 3 day walk) and is trying to raise money for the walk. Now can I do a fundraiser for her or does it actually have to be for the charity...

Hello all, Just joined the sight and have already enjoyed and learned. I am going to talk with a lady who needs to do a fundraiser for her granddaughter. Needing to raise about $3,000. Any ideas how one young lady can accomplish this? I am in Texas and the fundraisers are in California...

Okay, I'm trying to just breeeeeeeeeeathe over here. My oldest DD just called and said that her journalism/yearbook staff wants to do a PC fundraiser and I need to get a packet together ASAP. Meaning tonight.(lol) I suggested a cookbook fundraiser to make it easier on delivery later but she...

I don't have my info available to refer to...what are the fundraising percentages that we offer here in Canada for a regular fundraiser. I have a customer that woud like the info today...Yikes. I'm not sure of the numbers.

So it looks like Im doing a fundraiser for Relay for Life. What do you ladies do for RFL? I was thinking of setting up a booth...

Hello everyone, i'm home today so I decided to pick up the phone..Well, I GOT A VERY POSITIVE YES to do a fundraiser with a daycare center!!What all should I send her in the information packet. I don't want this fundraiser to turn out like my first one..{total flop} Anyway, all advice is...

This is a fundraising letter that my sister is going to use for her fundraiser for Feb. Any input would be greatly appreicated! :D Thanks!

My mother wanted her organization to do a fundraiser with me for their mentally handicapped clients. She approached the person in charge who said she was familiar with PC because she also SOLD PC and that she would think about it. A little while went by and we did hear positively from her...

I posted this under the fliers section as well, but I was wondering if anyone had any great handouts or fliers on the Pampered Chef fundraising program? Any help would be greatly appreciated:)

I was wondering if anyone had any great handouts or fliers about the Pampered Chef fundraiser? Any help would be greatly appreciated:)

I AM CRACKING MY OWN WHIP - If I don't start making some headway on PC then I will probably have to slow down big time - I just can't quit, no way. I had my hubby's blessing to start in the business last year to do fundraisers. I give almost all my commision to the fundraising participant...

This will be my first year for Help Whip Cancer and I need some ideas on what you all do for fundraising. My mom is a cancer survivor and I have a cousin who is right now getting ready to start chemo. I feel like I need to do something but dont' know where to start!

Our church has a women's group that wants to start up doing events once a month. Well, we need some start up funds, and so we thought of possibly having a PC Fundraiser. How would I do this?

I just had to share with you guys! I closed out my fundraiser yesterday and it totaled a little over $2000.00!! That's HUGE for me, previously my highest show has been $520.00! I'm really glad it turned out as well as it did!

On your best show # under your name do you include totals from fundraisers or just catalog/kitchen shows?