Fundraisers: Duration & Delivery Options

[lisatx04]

How long do you keep your fundraisers up and running? Do you all do cooking shows with them or are the orders mostly off your websites and from catalogs?

Thanks!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

It really depends.....I think the longest I have kept one open was 1 month - but I made it very clear to those ordering about the date when product would be ordered, and when they could expect their product....this was a large fundraiser that I was running myself, and I had an Internet branch going, then did a Cooking Show (more like an Open House w/ a welcome and short presentation) and then had packets that went out and had others who gathered orders also.($5000 show)

One I did this past Dec. with a small Elem. school, it was catalog orders & internet orders only, and that was only open for 10 days. ($1600 show)

In my experience, whenever you can actually be in front of a group and make a presentation - even if it isn't an actual demo - you can sell people on the idea better and get a better response/participation.

 

[JaimeQ]

When doing a fundraiser cooking show do you use the same outline as a reg. outline?? I'm doing a fundraiser cooking show Thursday night for March of Dimes... I'm thinking I should just do a short info session and then let the hose talk about the purpose of the show.... I am only doing one recipe, the lava cake in the bundt stone(in the microwave).

 

[pamperedharriet]

I usually keep mine open for 2-3 weeks. This is only my second fundraiser and with the same group I did last year. It is for an after school program with 30 something kids.

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! As a Pampered Chef consultant, I typically keep my fundraisers up and running for about 2-3 weeks. This allows enough time for people to place orders and for me to submit them to Pampered Chef for processing. I do mostly cooking shows for my fundraisers, as it allows me to showcase the products and demonstrate how they can be used in everyday cooking. However, I also offer the option for people to place orders through my website and catalog if they are unable to attend the cooking show. I find that a combination of both methods works well for my fundraisers. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help!