Batter Bowl Fundraiser - Good Price for Bowls?

[jcsmilez]

I'm doing a batter bowl fundraiser again for a group of 5th graders but am stuck not being sure what to price the bowls at. In the past we priced the bowls at $15, donating my commission the organization made some great money and it was a huge hit. Since then unfortunately the bowls, shipping, and cost of food have gone up. I want the students to raise some good money for their efforts... so the business question how much to charge with out losing the potential customer?

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Also thinking hot chocolate mix in the classic batter bowl for $20, $23 or $25.

 

[jcsmilez]

Sorry poll didn't post, I'll get that figured out one of these days. Would love your thoughts and opinions!

 

[pchockeymom]

I would figure out how much would go to the funds being raised per bowl sold. $20 is a nice easy doable amount for people but if $25 adds $5 more dollars making the individual donations impressive, I'd go with that. Not $23, you need a good "round" number. Perhaps you could do $25 each or 5 for $100. December's guest special is the batter bowl!

 

[meridithchef]

Have you called home office to see if you could get a special price if you are ordering a lot of bowls?

 

[esavvymom]

Have you called home office to see if you could get a special price if you are ordering a lot of bowls?

I think she'll have to call if the order is more than 50 bowls anyway...not sure if they'd give a special price though since it's several people who'd order, not just one group (like a business, etc). But just know that you'll have to call first if you have more than 50 of one single item.

Policy and Guidelines may have more details about large orders.

 

[grgann]

I did this this year and charged $20 per bowl, and made that inclusive of tax and shipping. I only sold 10 but that was enough to get me over a hump in November.
Claire

 

[scottcooks]

If the group makes them and takes them around, it's a great kickoff to a good fundraiser. Build to a culminating cooking show. Safeway will often donate the ingredients. Good luck!