Maximizing Your Fundraiser with KITK: Tips and Tricks from a Seasoned Pro

[jnsr96]

Hi,
I am almost sick to my stomach right now. The director of a preschool wants to do a KITK fundraiser. I suggested charging $20 where $10 goes toward ingredients and a product giveaway and $10 goes towards a purchase from the catalog. Since I know this person, I offered to give her 15% no matter what and basically submit it as a show where I get the remaining comission and the free product value. This person suggested that she is going to keep the $10 and I basically have to depend on people placing an order to receive anything out of it...and she still wants the 15%!!! I ama very passive person and my daughter attends this school, so I don't know how to let her know that that is not going to work. How can I spend all of this time and energy to maybe get a few orders...My thinking is, that if parents sign their children up for the class and spend $20, they won't be placing any orders. At least if they have a voucher then I am guaranteed a $240 show (There will be 2 groups of 12 kids) As it is, I am not making a lot of commision, but at least my sales are covered for the month. Any advice/help would be appreciated...I think I just needed to vent a little!!!

BTW- last month I did an adult show at the school with 15 guests and supplied the food- with a $300 show- I basically made nothing while writing a check to her for $50.

 

[PCMomto4]

Just tell her that is not going to work for you and that sorry but if thats how she wants to do it you are unavailable. If you let her get away with it now she will just continue to expect you to do the same in the future.

 

[Admin Greg]

00 for the use of her facility!!ThanksFirst of all, it's completely understandable that you are upset and frustrated with this situation. It's not fair for the director to expect you to do all the work and not receive any compensation for it. Here are a few suggestions on how to handle this situation:1. Be assertive and communicate your concerns: It's important to let the director know that you are not comfortable with her proposed plan. Explain to her that you are willing to do the fundraiser, but you also need to make some profit from it. Let her know that you are willing to compromise, but you cannot do all the work and not receive any benefit from it.2. Offer alternative options: If the director is not willing to give you a portion of the $10, you can suggest other ways to make the fundraiser profitable for both of you. For example, you can offer to do a raffle or a silent auction where a portion of the proceeds goes to the school and the rest goes to you. This way, you can still make some profit from the fundraiser.3. Get other parents involved: Talk to other parents in the school and get their opinion on the fundraiser. If they are also not happy with the proposed plan, you can all approach the director together and voice your concerns. This will show the director that it's not just you who has a problem with the plan, but other parents as well.4. Consider not doing the fundraiser: If the director is not willing to compromise and you feel like you are not getting any benefit from the fundraiser, it's okay to walk away from it. Your time and effort are valuable, and you should not feel pressured to do something that you are not comfortable with.In the end, it's important to remember that you have the right to stand up for yourself and your business. Don't be afraid to communicate your concerns and advocate for what you deserve. Good luck!