I will be taking part in an event on Wednesday where over 75 non-profits are coming to a luncheon to see what is out there for their groups to use for fundraising. The event happens 6 times a year, and all these non profits come to YOU--I'd like to have something jazzy to hook them in to look at the program--and can even be creative in what I offer--but whatever I do it has to be duplicatable so that they are all getting the same offers. Anything else I can do besides the cat. fundraiser/cooking show and the cookbook fundraiser? I'm not in aversion to either one of these, but need to get them interested. Most groups as soon as you tell them we only offer 15% walk away. This could potentially be an good ongoing gig. Flyers/ideas/help totally appreciated.
Need Creative Way to Market the Fundraiser
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses various strategies and creative ideas for marketing fundraisers to non-profit organizations. Participants share their personal experiences and suggestions for making fundraising efforts more appealing and effective.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Opinion-based
- Anecdotal
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the need for a creative approach to attract non-profits at an upcoming event, expressing a desire for duplicatable offers.
- Another participant shares their experience of emphasizing the benefits of the fundraiser, such as free services and direct shipping, while also suggesting donating a portion of commission to increase appeal.
- One user suggests providing potential breakdowns with real numbers to illustrate the benefits of the fundraiser, including raffle incentives for participants.
- A different participant notes the importance of confidence and customer service in fundraising, highlighting the quality of products offered by Pampered Chef.
- Another participant expresses a commitment to ensuring their approach is replicable for future events with the same group.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the effectiveness of various fundraising strategies, and no clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to engage non-profits.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and insights related to fundraising efforts, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within the context of direct selling.
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Consultants looking for creative ideas and strategies to enhance their fundraising efforts may find this discussion beneficial.
Kelly8
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are you telling them it's 15% but our fundraiser is a. free, b. our catalog with no inflated prices and c. that you can have the products shipped directly to you where you separate the orders and d. we have the quality people are looking for and the products you need? Who needs more cookie dough and who wants to buy a candle right now?!
Also, try donating some of your commission. Even if you donated 10%, they would be getting 25% of sales and you would be making some. I never look at fundraisers as money makers but as a way to increase points for my trip in sales and to get my name out there. Plus, I offer more money ($5 or so) for every booking, but of course the organziation receives that money when the show closes.
Also, try donating some of your commission. Even if you donated 10%, they would be getting 25% of sales and you would be making some. I never look at fundraisers as money makers but as a way to increase points for my trip in sales and to get my name out there. Plus, I offer more money ($5 or so) for every booking, but of course the organziation receives that money when the show closes.
Crystal Patton
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Show them a potential breakdown with real numbers. I attached one I swiped from Scottcooks (he rocks for fundraiser info). The one that says 'w me' is the 25% the other one is 15%.
I also tell them that we will raffle off the Monthly Host Special, not for cash but to A) a pool of everyone who spends more than $100 or B) a pool of everyone who everyone who brings in more than 20 orders, depending on who you need to motivate.
Kelly also has great pointers too.
I also tell them that we will raffle off the Monthly Host Special, not for cash but to A) a pool of everyone who spends more than $100 or B) a pool of everyone who everyone who brings in more than 20 orders, depending on who you need to motivate.
Kelly also has great pointers too.
scottcooks
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Hi, Nancy!Smile as they approach. Exude confidence. (Please know that fundraisers are not generally a lucrative venue for direct sellers, or for most consultants. Companies that offer higher rates of profit, also cut down their catalog for fundraisers and some actually raise their prices.) Explain the PC difference - that you can choose to do any kind of fundraiser you want as long as the check goes to an organization not an individual. That PC offers all of its quality products at their same value prices as the thousands of cooking shows they do across the world every day.Try to step away from the dollar signs and downside thoughts, to the customer service aspect and the helping a group or helping a cause. Be creative and you'll do great.
Crystal Patton
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