Did My 12 Days of Christmas Pay it Forward Campaign Fall Short?

[kristina16marie]

So this was my first year doing the 12 Days of Christmas - Pay it Forward Campaign. I had 8 hosts participating but they all fizzled. Everyone said they asked people but no one was interested. I'm definitely going to try again next year. This year I was doing the "Pay it Forward" style where I am contributing a portion of my commission to buy a needy family from my church a full Christmas dinner. So far I've only got about $215 in sales.

So here's my question: In my January newsletter that I'll be sending out, do I grin & bear it and say that the campaign went great and helped a needy family, or do I say we didn't reach our goal so maybe next year more people will want to help out? I'm just not sure which way to swing it? Your thoughts?

 

[raebates]

How about something along the lines of, "We weren't able to do quite as much as I'd hoped, but we were able to brighten a needy family's Christmas."

 

[wadesgirl]

If you say something, don't say anything negative. I like Rae's wording. Either that or don't say anything at all.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I wouldn't even say that you didn't quite do what you'd hoped. I'd say something like "Thank you to those who participated in my 12 days... We helped brighten a family's Christmas. My goal is to help even more people next year."

 

[raebates]

I actually prefer Beth's wording. There really isn't any need to point out a negative.

 

[kristina16marie]

Thanks guys! As always, I appreciate your wisdom on these matters!