Need Help With a Fundraiser Issue

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses challenges faced by a participant regarding the organization of a fundraiser show for a marathon. Participants share their experiences and suggestions on how to navigate the situation, particularly around the roles of hosts and the technical aspects of setting up the fundraiser in the Pampered Chef system.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of confusion regarding the rules of having co-hosts for fundraisers, noting that they were unaware of the restrictions until after commitments were made.
  • Another participant suggests deleting the existing show and creating a new one for the primary contact, while still allowing the other participant to receive credit through a different role.
  • Several users mention that host benefits are limited in fundraisers, emphasizing that only the monthly host special applies, and that participants do not receive typical host rewards.
  • One participant advises ensuring that the organization name is included to avoid issues with payment processing.
  • Another participant confirms that creating two separate fundraisers for each individual to send out invites is a viable solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to manage the fundraiser setup, but there is general agreement on the limitations of host benefits in fundraisers.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with the Pampered Chef system and the specific challenges of organizing fundraisers, particularly for first-time hosts.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants involved in organizing fundraisers within the Pampered Chef community may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant to their own situations.

Cr8vKitchen
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Here's the deal (it might be long)....at my show last week, one of the guests (we'll call her June) wanted to book a fundraiser show because one of her close friends (we'll call her Kim) is running a marathon. So- she wanted to assist her friend with her fundraising.

Sounded like a great idea....both girls were very pumped about it. Well, it's becoming a nightmare for me. You cannot have a "co-host" on a fundraiser (which I didn't realize until after I had told them we could list both of their names on the website, etc....did I mention this is my first fundraiser?). Kim was insistent that she wanted June to be the "host" but wanted her name to appear in the subject line and the email (for obvious reasons). So, June just gave Kim her password so she could add her guests.

Well, I updated PWS with Kim's name, etc. however, when Kim goes in to preview the invite, none of the changes I made show up and her name is no where in the invite.

Is my only option to delete the show in PWS and create a new one with Kim's name & contact info? The sucky part about doing this is June will get NO credit for hosting a show/fundraiser.

Your thoughts...PLEASE...before I pull all my hair out. I've been back & forth about 15 times with Kim in the last 2 days.

Thank you!!!
 
It really doesn't matter whose name is on it on the PWS. Just delete it and make a new one for Kim.Then in P3, have June as the chairperson so she can get the host special. That is the only benefit she gets anyway.
 
First - the host benefits are null & void on a fundraiser, except for the monthly host special. They don't get a 10% discount, no free products, etc. They get the fundraiser donation amount instead.

Create both names as a fundraiser on the website. You'll just need to manually enter the orders in P3 instead of doing the sync.
 
Don't forget to put an organization name (whomever the marathon benefits). Your check will be held up if it's made out to Kim
 
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crystalscookingnow said:
First - the host benefits are null & void on a fundraiser, except for the monthly host special. They don't get a 10% discount, no free products, etc. They get the fundraiser donation amount instead.

Create both names as a fundraiser on the website. You'll just need to manually enter the orders in P3 instead of doing the sync.

So, I could create 2 fundraisers in PWS and they could each send their invites out that way?
 
That's what I would do. That way Kim can send out invites & so can Jane.
 
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Thank you! This is what I did and I think it will work just fine.
 

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What should I do if my fundraiser is not generating enough sales?

If your fundraiser is not generating enough sales, consider reaching out to your supporters for feedback. You can also promote the fundraiser more actively through social media, email, and community events. Offering incentives, such as a raffle or a small prize for participants, can also boost engagement and sales.

How can I resolve issues with product availability during my fundraiser?

If you encounter product availability issues, contact your Pampered Chef consultant immediately to discuss alternatives. They can help you find similar products that are in stock or suggest ways to manage customer expectations regarding delivery times.

What should I do if my fundraiser is not meeting its goal?

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