Boost Your Fundraiser Success with this Proven Strategy

[Chef Bobby]

I tried something that I heard in a class and it worked really well. I told the host to pass out catalogs and order forms to the members. Instead of the members just placing an order, I had each one act like a host and go out and collect orders.

 

[pchockeymom]

What kind of group was this? Is it something you are a part of or were you invited to do a fundraiser? Does the group meet regularly so collecting orders was easy - one stop/pick up? I have toyed with various ways to promote successful fundraisers but personally always get hung up on wanting to get the bookings rather than have the members collect outside orders. Were you able to do both - orders and bookings?

 

[mountainmama74]

This is how I always do fundraisers! It works out very well!

 

[Chef Bobby]

It was an animal rescue group. It was my first time to try it that way.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I'm confused..... then are they turned in as separate fundraisers? What is the benefit ?
I'm sure it's a great idea just not clicking with me

 

[Sheila]

Teresa, you let each member of the organization collect orders like they were hosting their own show, then combine them all together into one big fundraiser when you put them into P3.

 

[pchockeymom]

Animal Rescue...I LIKE that idea!!

I'm assuming you give the host benefit to whomever collects the most orders?

 

[Teresa Lynn]

ok duh! I do that too just never tell them to act as host
actually, I don't give them the option either we start off with a cooking show and they have 5 days to gather orders. sorry for misunderstanding.

 

[minirottie]

It was an animal rescue group. It was my first time to try it that way.

My animal rescue fundraisers usually run between 1100-1300....I do several a year (I'm on a board for Rottweiler Rescue). Always amazes me that people will buy $100 in PC stuff but won't donate that tax deductible amount to the rescue directly

 

[lkhartmann]

My animal rescue fundraisers usually run between 1100-1300....I do several a year (I'm on a board for Rottweiler Rescue). Always amazes me that people will buy $100 in PC stuff but won't donate that tax deductible amount to the rescue directly

I agree. my daughter is in the high school band.. they are selling coffee at $7 a bag and want her to sell 5.... that would be $17.50 profit... I said.. can I just write the Band Boosters a check for $35 and skip the coffee. They didn't get it.....They are doing a PC fundraiser in November closing in December. Since I am on the School Board, I can't make a profit so they will get up to 34% profit. I have a full time job so I am able to do this and am hoping it leads to local bookings where I will get a full profit...... The last time I chose to do this I got a great amount of free publicity in a local newspaper, an editorial was written about my generosity, and I made friends with a family that really put life in perspective so a win win all around... (and got business contacts...)

 

[byrd1956]

I know these posts are not really 'current', but I think re-reading the information could prove helpful to some. I do have a question, though. I will be donating an item for the Education Foundation in our school district fundraiser. They will be having door prizes and also an auction of items. I know I can figure out a door prize item. My question is any suggestions on an item that will be auctioned? Last year my students participated in this event by making ceramic bowl, selling them and donating all the $ to the foundation; I also donated a piece of my art, which went for over $350! I was wondering which product that would not be too expensive for me to get would generate the most $ bid. I think I can ask to have the bidding start as a certain amount....maybe a little above what I have to pay for the product. Any thoughts?

 

[Chef Bobby]

I know these posts are not really 'current', but I think re-reading the information could prove helpful to some. I do have a question, though. I will be donating an item for the Education Foundation in our school district fundraiser. They will be having door prizes and also an auction of items. I know I can figure out a door prize item. My question is any suggestions on an item that will be auctioned? Last year my students participated in this event by making ceramic bowl, selling them and donating all the $ to the foundation; I also donated a piece of my art, which went for over $350! I was wondering which product that would not be too expensive for me to get would generate the most $ bid. I think I can ask to have the bidding start as a certain amount....maybe a little above what I have to pay for the product. Any thoughts?

You never know what people will bid on something if it's for a good cause. I donated a small Mardi Gras stuffed animal to a fundraiser auction on ebay. It was probably worth $1 at the most. Someone bid over $80 for it and sent me a thank you email after getting it.

 

[Sheila]

Robyn, it doesn't have to be anything super big. I did a Bamboo Square bowl with a Season's Best in Okinawa. I couldn't find fancy cellophane on or off base, so I wrapped it in saran wrap (of all things) and tied a bow around it to hold it on. The person who fought for it & won, ended up finding me at a booth later, joining my team & is the one who caused me to promote from Director to Advanced Director.The point: Just do what you have on hand or can afford to do. It's the thought that counts. And you never know what kind of a lead you might get from donating.

 

[byrd1956]

Thanks Sheila. The fundraiser I mentioned is still in the future, but I am so happy with the fundraiser I just submitted for the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. It was $1335 in product sales; 2 bookings! It is indeed the best fundraiser I have even had. ;-)