Confused About Fundraising for Relay For Life? Let Us Help!

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the complexities surrounding fundraising for Relay For Life (RFL) teams, particularly in relation to the handling of funds and the distinction between different types of fundraisers. Participants share their experiences and seek clarification on how to navigate these fundraising efforts.

Discussion Character

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  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the fundraising process for a Relay For Life team, particularly regarding the allocation of funds and the role of the American Cancer Society (ACS).
  • Another participant clarifies that funds from a HWC fundraiser go directly to ACS and do not count towards the Relay Team's total, emphasizing the need for the team to receive the funds directly for proper credit.
  • One participant mentions that standard fundraisers can be conducted at any time, but highlights that HWC fundraisers cannot be credited to the RFL team.
  • Another participant notes that there will be an option to select between HWC and regular fundraisers in May, suggesting that the process will become clearer with upcoming changes.
  • A participant expresses gratitude for the information shared, indicating that it was helpful in understanding the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of how fundraising credits are allocated, with some participants providing clarity on the distinctions between types of fundraisers while others express confusion about the process.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and insights regarding fundraising for Relay For Life, reflecting a range of familiarity with the process and the associated guidelines.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants involved in fundraising for Relay For Life teams may find the shared experiences and clarifications beneficial as they navigate similar situations.

quiverfull7
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Okay... I've been asked to supply fundraising information to a Relay For Life team and I just am so confused about May. I'd LOVE for them to get the higher percentage but if I read things correctly... a RLF Team can't get the credit for a HWC fundraiser because that has to go directly to the ACS correct? Anyone who can help me out to understand all this please do.. direct me to some threads that may have already discussed it etc... I have not done any fundraisers so HELP!
 
The money goes straight to the ACS instead of going to the Relay Team doing the fundrasier. I am doing one for a Relay Team this month. They do not do May b/c they want the money sent directly to them to be counted at their Relay.

I do not know if there is a way for their local organization to just "recgonzie" that money or not but I do know it will not go into their account to be included with the funds of their hometown Relay.
 
You can do a standard FR in any month for a RFL team. If you happen to do it in May, then they can sell the pink products, which is a good tie-in. But you cannot submit it as a HWC FR and have if count for a RFL team, because all HWC donations go straight to ACS from HO. The Team needs to have the check come to them so they can get the appropriate credit for it.(This post reminds me of the scene in Good Morning, Vietnam when Robin Williams has a line that's all military acronyms.)
 
In May on P3 there will be an option under fundraiers if the fundraiser is a HWC or just a "regular" fundraiser. You would choose to do a regular Fundriaser.

Then if people choose to buy HWC $1 will go directly to HWC, and the rest of the monies with go to the fundraiser.

Don't stress it, it seems comfusing now but when that upgrade goes into effect it will all make sense.
 
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THANK YOU! This helps so much!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Relay For Life and how can Pampered Chef help with fundraising?

Relay For Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, where participants walk to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and support services. Pampered Chef can help by offering a fundraising program where a percentage of sales from cooking products goes directly to your Relay For Life team, making it easy to raise money while promoting healthy cooking and entertaining.

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How much money can we raise through a Pampered Chef fundraiser?

The amount of money you can raise depends on the total sales generated during the fundraiser. Typically, Pampered Chef offers a percentage of the sales (usually around 15-20%) to the fundraising team. The more products sold, the more funds your team can raise for Relay For Life.

Are there any costs associated with hosting a Pampered Chef fundraiser?

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