Can Someone Make a Straight Donation--If so How?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the possibility of making direct donations through Pampered Chef to the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the related fundraising practices during the month of May, particularly concerning the Help Whip Cancer (HWC) initiative.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares that their aunt wants to send a check for a donation to ACS and asks if this can be done through Pampered Chef.
  • Another participant mentions that donations would need to be sent directly to the local ACS chapter, as they believe Pampered Chef cannot accept donations on their behalf.
  • One participant suggests calling the Home Office for clarification but expresses uncertainty about the process.
  • Another participant recounts asking their director, who confirmed that donations must be sent directly to ACS by the donor.
  • Several users discuss the "round up" donations for May, noting that they are designated for HWC, and express a desire for the option to donate to ACS instead.
  • One participant describes their personal method of handling donations, collecting funds through raffles and then writing a check to ACS, while emphasizing that they do not seek recognition from Pampered Chef for this effort.
  • Another participant mentions receiving information from the Home Office stating that direct donations need to be made privately.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the ability to make direct donations through Pampered Chef, with some participants believing it is not permitted, while others share personal experiences of handling donations independently. There is no clear consensus on the specifics of the donation process.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and interpretations of Pampered Chef's policies regarding donations and fundraising, particularly during the month of May.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the nuances of fundraising practices and donation options related to ACS and HWC may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi--I just sent out my evites this weekend and my aunt replied that she would like to send me a check to donate to ACS. Is there a way to do this through pampered chef--to do a straight donation rather than a purchase? Thanks for your help!
 
As far as I know, she would have to send the check to the local chapter. I don't believe we are allowed to accept donations on behalf of them directly.
 
Call HO for clarification tomorrow - but I can't think of a way. It doesn't work like "round up"
 
I had someone ask me the same question, so I asked my director and she said they would have to make it straight to the ACS and send it in themselves. You could still call the HO and see if they say anything any different and let us know. Hope that helps some.
 
I wish for the month of May, that our "round up" donations all went to HWC. Then, we COULD do this! Please let us know what HO says...I am sure a lot of us will get this question!
 
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I sent an email to solution center, will share what I find out! :) Kim
 
For the month of May the roundup is for HWC. But only for the month of May. This is what I've been told.
 
chee65 said:
For the month of May the roundup is for HWC. But only for the month of May. This is what I've been told.
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Where did you hear this? I don't believe we have received any such information. Maybe you misunderstood. I know that in May and only May the % that is being donated to the HWC fundraisers is higher (only may, only HWC).

It would be great if you heard correctly though and it really does go to the ACS!!
 
BethCooks4U said:
Where did you hear this? I don't believe we have received any such information. Maybe you misunderstood. I know that in May and only May the % that is being donated to the HWC fundraisers is higher (only may, only HWC).

It would be great if you heard correctly though and it really does go to the ACS!!
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I haven't heard of this either. Years ago before they started doing Round Up year-round, I think May's round up donations went to HWC, but not anymore. So, I'd be in the dark about this too, Beth, if it's changed this year. :confused:
 
chee65 said:
For the month of May the roundup is for HWC. But only for the month of May. This is what I've been told.
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This is incorrect. Round Up is our program with America's Second Harvest. Even during May, it has nothing to do with ACS.
 
What I do...And I am a strong advocate for HWC, is simply tell eveyone that the Round-Up in May DOES go to Help WHip Cancer. I let them fill in the amount, strip it off BEFORE I submit the show and I put it in my business account until I get my commission check on the 8th of June. Then I write a check out to ACS for all monies I have collected from the raffles, pins, whatevers along with the commission I am donating outside of HWC. I also send a letter stating that it is in conjuction with The Pampered Chef's HWC campaign and that I want the money directed toward Breast Cancer Education and Early Detection programs.
Works for me and my guests. So I don't get any PC recognition for it, that's not what it is about anyway.
 
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pampered1224 said:
And I am a strong advocate for HWC, is simply tell eveyone that the Round-Up in May DOES go to Help WHip Cancer. I let them fill in the amount, strip it off BEFORE I submit the show and I put it in my business account until I get my commission check on the 8th of June. Then I write a check out to ACS for all monies I have collected from the raffles, pins, whatevers along with the commission I am donating outside of HWC. I also send a letter stating that it is in conjuction with The Pampered Chef's HWC campaign and that I want the money directed toward Breast Cancer Education and Early Detection programs.
Works for me and my guests. So I don't get any PC recognition for it, that's not what it is about anyway.
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That is a good way to handle it. I did hear back from HO today and they said that anyone wanting to make a straight donation would need to do that privately. It is too bad... maybe in the future they will set it up differently.
 
My director was the one who told me about it being for HWC for the month of May. Hmmmm..... I guess I will have to do what was suggested here.
 

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