I Wonder if I Blew It...(Hwc Fundraiser)

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a participant's experience in organizing a fundraising event at a restaurant/bowling alley and the challenges faced during the planning process. Participants share their thoughts on how to proceed after an initial conversation with the restaurant owner.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of reaching out to a restaurant for a fundraising event but feels uncertain about the outcome after the initial discussion.
  • Another participant expresses concern that the timing of the outreach might be perceived negatively by the restaurant owner.
  • One participant suggests using a burner to cook at the table as a potential solution.
  • Another participant proposes making a trifle as a dessert option, which could be prepared in advance and made at the event to engage attendees without impacting the restaurant's sales.
  • One participant believes the original poster did well in their outreach and encourages them to follow up with the restaurant owner to confirm details.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether the original poster's approach was effective, with some participants expressing support and others suggesting improvements. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best next steps.

Contextual Notes

The discussion centers around personal experiences in event planning and fundraising within the context of a restaurant setting, highlighting the challenges of collaboration and timing.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in event planning and fundraising strategies within community settings may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.

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Yakmama
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I got an email from a restaurant that sends out monthly emails to their customers. It is a restaurant/bowling alley. I wrote back yesterday that my husband and I love their restaurant and enjoy family bowling night. I also told her about HWC and how I would love for her to host an event at her restaurant. She wrote back, "I am interested- give me a call!" So I called her and tried to discuss the details. She didn't really have a plan- and none of my plans really fit with the restaurant. After a few minutes discussion she said, "let me talk to my boss and I'll get back to you." I suggested it be a "bowling party" where her cooks could share a recipe with the group using my tools. We would do a $2 raffle for $100 in free products. She could charge a cover charge for the bowling at a discount. She said that her cooks don't share any of her recipes- so I would have to do my own- but it can't be something that is cooked b/c we are doing it in the bowling alley at a little table.

I'm afraid I blew it... what should I do now? Patiently wait, or try to call back and fix it?
 
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Oh- and she seemed pretty concerned that I waited until the middle of the month to try to schedule something. I'm afraid she thinks it means I'm a procrastinator or something.
 
Can't you get one of those burners to cook at the table?
 
Do a trifle. If you can barrow a bowl or two from people you could have a few already made and just make one in front of everyone. This way you would provide the dessert and that wouldn't really take away from the resturants sales.
I would call her back and just tell her after talking with her you think you may have come up with an idea that may better suit her business and the cause.
 
I don't understand why you think you blew it - it sounds to me like you did a great job trying to work with her. As far as waiting until mid-month, the e-mail she sent is what prompted you to think of her!

I agree with the trifle(s), and also suggest some dips with chips and crackers. Call her back and ask if she's had a chance to talk to her boss, because you need to confirm the date, and get things started.
 

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