How Pampered Chef Differs From Other Direct Sales?

[its_me_susan]

I was wondering (since I LOVE that other thread that describes all our differences/similarities with other direct sales companies, whether those that are familiar with the others will post the breakdown of benefits here.

I'm going to attach an AWESOME fundraiser document forwarded to me, tips by Nancy Jo!

Will also attach the great breakdown I got here.

Thanks in advance!
Susan

 

[KellyTheChef]

Wow! Thank you soooooooooo much for sharing these!!! I really think it depends on how you approach a fundraiser and how you explain a fundraiser that will dictate whether or not people think they are worth their organization's time. I really like the way Nancy Jo has broken it down step by step.

Again, thank you for sharing with everyone!

 

[tlennhoff]

Thank you these are great. I wish I'd had them an hour ago when I was sending out information for a fundraiser. Yep, we are just never satisfied.

 

[PoseyMom]

Thanks for sharing. I'm trying to get a fundraiser right now, so this is great information. I'm sending out information to the coordinator tonight.

 

[mountainmover]

Thanks for sharing! I love your Breadown of Profits letter. I can't wait to do my first fundraiser.

 

[Paige Dixon]

I've found that organizations will tell me, "Oh, we have a policy not to do THOSE kinds of fundraisers". After some prodding, I've found that they are turned off by the direct sales industry for some reason. I've compared it to the other fundraisers they do and I can't see how they're different, but they are turned off. I've even offered to donate my entire commission so it won't benefit ME, but they seem to think THOSE kind of fundraisers are pushy or whatever.

 

[cookingmom]

Thanks for the info, Susan! This is a great tool to use for fundraising. I'll make sure your name is on it as the compiler of the info and put it in my show binder. Hopefully it will get someone thinking. PC tools are so much more fun than wrapping paper, and will last a lot longer than some candy! Lots less work than a festival or fair, too!

Is anyone else doing the personal bonus?

Anita

 

[its_me_susan]

I've found that organizations will tell me, "Oh, we have a policy not to do THOSE kinds of fundraisers". After some prodding, I've found that they are turned off by the direct sales industry for some reason. I've compared it to the other fundraisers they do and I can't see how they're different, but they are turned off. I've even offered to donate my entire commission so it won't benefit ME, but they seem to think THOSE kind of fundraisers are pushy or whatever.

When I hear that many times it's that they've had a PC fundraiser that didn't do well.... how do you respond to that?

Does anyone know the details on Tuppaware fundraisers? how about the others?

 

[SusanBP0129]

Not sure about Tupperware, but I believe Home Interiors Fundraiser recipients get 50% !

 

[tiffanypc05]

the tupperware fundraisers also get 50%(or at least the one that a local school did) but the prices were marked up.

HI does get 50% BUT the consultant has to write the check...It doesn't come from the company....

 

[PAMPCHEFTAM]

Thank you for sharing this info!! I am thinking of doing a fundraiser with my daughters girl scout troop

 

[its_me_susan]

Thanks for the info, Susan! This is a great tool to use for fundraising. I'll make sure your name is on it as the compiler of the info and put it in my show binder. Hopefully it will get someone thinking. PC tools are so much more fun than wrapping paper, and will last a lot longer than some candy! Lots less work than a festival or fair, too!

Is anyone else doing the personal bonus?

Anita

Anita, I'm not the original creator ~ I think I got it here!!

 

[sillylittlechef]

For those of you who have done or are doing fundraisers how do you make that first contact? My children are not in school yet and I haven't "run" into any opportunities to really try for a fundraiser. Do you just cold call schools and organizations?

 

[lacychef]

For those of you who have done or are doing fundraisers how do you make that first contact? My children are not in school yet and I haven't "run" into any opportunities to really try for a fundraiser. Do you just cold call schools and organizations?

Your local chamber of commerce should have a list of your local clubs & organizations. I got a list from them that had contact info & address. I sent out some of the postcards from Merrill.....haven't had any response back though. (you might even be able to get the info on the web if you do a search for your local chamber)

 

[its_me_susan]

For those of you who have done or are doing fundraisers how do you make that first contact? My children are not in school yet and I haven't "run" into any opportunities to really try for a fundraiser. Do you just cold call schools and organizations?

I went through the local phone book and have a huge list of places to contact when I get some time (very little going on in my Jan ~ so this could be the time!) - - any "class" like dance, gymnastics, swim team (call your local Y and ask for names of team leaders).... schools (private schools, preschools, etc). Middle and high schools have lots o fteams - and upper grades usually have a special event that they want to raise funds for - - traveling teams. Retirement homes. Charities. Churches/synogogues - the general congregation and the sunday school communities.

Don't forget you are offering a service, so you don't have to have any kids there. Hope that helps get you brainstorming!

 

[its_me_susan]

Your local chamber of commerce should have a list of your local clubs & organizations. I got a list from them that had contact info & address. I sent out some of the postcards from Merrill.....haven't had any response back though. (you might even be able to get the info on the web if you do a search for your local chamber)

Thanks Lacy - Making the call now! So excited to see.