How Successful Have Cookbook Fundraisers Been?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses participants' experiences with cookbook fundraisers, particularly in relation to their success and challenges faced. Participants share their individual outcomes and thoughts on the fundraising process.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal, Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed disappointment with the lack of interest in their fundraiser.
  • Another participant noted that schools often prefer other fundraising options due to perceived better returns.
  • One participant shared a successful experience with a preschool fundraiser, detailing the number of cookbooks sold and the total funds raised.
  • Another participant mentioned the challenges of timing, as their niece's schools had already planned their fundraisers a year in advance.
  • One participant is currently running a fundraiser for a school district and is awaiting results.
  • Another participant expressed uncertainty about their fundraiser's success, attributing it to a lack of enthusiasm from their group leader.
  • Some participants discussed the confusion around the fundraiser's details and the lack of official information available.
  • One participant highlighted the need for better fundraising percentages to compete with other companies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of cookbook fundraisers, with some participants reporting success while others express frustration and lack of interest.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences vary widely based on the specific schools and communities involved, as well as the timing and organization of the fundraisers.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering cookbook fundraisers or those looking to share experiences and strategies related to fundraising efforts.

heat123
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Just wondering after the big "hype" around here -from HO not allowing them then okying them... how everyone is doing so far?:confused:
No takers for me :( hope you are having luck :D !
 
I haven't gotten anyone to bite! Schools are saying "we get 50%...blah, blah, blah". Well, if you get people to purchase enough cookbooks per order, you WILL get 50%!!! And they won't get an inferior product - thin wrapping paper, crappy jewelry, waxy chocolate, etc.
 
I did one with my son's former preschool. Out of 30 students 12 participated and they sold 65 cookbooks @ $15 each. A few mom's ordered from the catalog too. Total show sales were $777.50. After paying me for the books and tax (I split the cookbooks into 3 orders and I covered the shipping) and the funds they got from HO they netted $406.03. Not bad for a little preschool. They were very pleased.
 
For my niece's and newphews' schools... their FRs are determined a year ahead of time so it would have been impossible to get in on it when we only found out about the special a few months ago.

Great job on your FR Lidna!
 
i am currently holdong one at my sons preschool. There are 77 kids so we are hoping for a pretty good turnout plus the director and some of the teachers want to order from the catalog. Will let you know in 2 weeks what the result is.
 
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pamperedlinda said:
I did one with my son's former preschool. Out of 30 students 12 participated and they sold 65 cookbooks @ $15 each. A few mom's ordered from the catalog too. Total show sales were $777.50. After paying me for the books and tax (I split the cookbooks into 3 orders and I covered the shipping) and the funds they got from HO they netted $406.03. Not bad for a little preschool. They were very pleased.
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That's great Linda!
 
No luck here.
 
don't want to jinx anything...I have a benefit going on until Oct. 3rd with an entire school district for a 6th grade boy with terminal cancer. Going to stop by the schools tomorrow to see if anyone has turned in envelopes. Kids (families) are focusing on the cookbooks but I have it open to place orders via my website for full catalog orders.
We will see
 
dont know how mine is going, my frg leader isnt too into i think so i dont think anyone else will be .. she only sent out an email so i doubt anyone has made sales :(
 
What is this cookbook fund raiser that you are talking about? I can't find anything on CC. I'm getting ready to do two school fund raisers in November - should i consider including this cookbook FR as a means for my schools to earn more money??
 
If you search for cookbook fundraiser you will see the info on it but in September the cookbooks were $10 each as guest special so we were given the idea by an upper level director to sell these for $15 so that the organization would receive $5 a peice but it got a bit more confusing.
 
jcsmilez said:
What is this cookbook fund raiser that you are talking about? I can't find anything on CC.

I'm getting ready to do two school fund raisers in November - should i consider including this cookbook FR as a means for my schools to earn more money??
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It's not on CC because its not sanctioned by HO. It's based on the cookbooks being on sale in September.
 
heat123 said:
Just wondering after the big "hype" around here -from HO not allowing them then okying them... how everyone is doing so far?:confused:
No takers for me :( hope you are having luck :D !
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We sold about 6 cookbooks ~ but they are continuing the fundraiser, making it even more clear that the entire catalog is available. Several parents still thought they could only buy cookbooks. The fundraiser is lucky *I* added $100 in outside orders.
 
cmdtrgd said:
I haven't gotten anyone to bite! Schools are saying "we get 50%...blah, blah, blah". Well, if you get people to purchase enough cookbooks per order, you WILL get 50%!!! And they won't get an inferior product - thin wrapping paper, crappy jewelry, waxy chocolate, etc.
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The #1 thing I hope gets announced at leadership is a larger percentage for fundraisers. It is soooo difficult to get them with these percentages. I just got another "we are going with another company that gives us a bigger percentage" response.
 
pamperedlinda said:
I did one with my son's former preschool. Out of 30 students 12 participated and they sold 65 cookbooks @ $15 each. A few mom's ordered from the catalog too. Total show sales were $777.50. After paying me for the books and tax (I split the cookbooks into 3 orders and I covered the shipping) and the funds they got from HO they netted $406.03. Not bad for a little preschool. They were very pleased.
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Wow Linda! That was what I had hoped for! lol. So glad it worked for someone! Way to go. :)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How successful have cookbook fundraisers been for Pampered Chef?

Cookbook fundraisers for Pampered Chef have been quite successful, as they combine the appeal of cooking with the opportunity to support a cause. Many organizations report raising significant funds through these initiatives, often exceeding their initial goals.

What types of organizations typically use Pampered Chef cookbook fundraisers?

Various organizations utilize Pampered Chef cookbook fundraisers, including schools, sports teams, non-profits, and community groups. These fundraisers are popular because they engage the community and promote cooking while raising funds for important causes.

How much money can organizations expect to raise with a cookbook fundraiser?

The amount raised through a cookbook fundraiser can vary widely depending on factors such as the size of the organization, the number of cookbooks sold, and the pricing strategy. Many organizations report raising anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.

What are some strategies for maximizing success in cookbook fundraisers?

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Are there any costs associated with running a Pampered Chef cookbook fundraiser?

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