Never Having Done a Fundraiser Before...

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the experiences and considerations of participants regarding fundraisers in the context of Pampered Chef. Participants share their thoughts on host benefits, commission structures, and personal experiences with organizing fundraisers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the differences in host benefits between fundraisers and catalog shows.
  • Another participant notes that hosts only receive the monthly host special and that donations replace host benefits.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of conducting a fundraiser while taking host benefits for themselves, highlighting the flexibility in how fundraisers can be managed.
  • Another participant mentions using part of their commission for gifts while still benefiting from free products, indicating a personal approach to fundraisers.
  • One participant reflects on their first fundraiser experience, expressing concerns about profitability and considering changing it to a regular cooking show for higher commission.
  • Another participant encourages the idea of changing the fundraiser to a cooking show, emphasizing the potential for more funds for the organization.
  • Several participants discuss the specifics of host discounts and shipping, indicating some uncertainty about the benefits available to hosts in fundraisers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to fundraisers, with some participants sharing personal strategies while others express uncertainty about the benefits and profitability of fundraisers.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and insights based on their individual fundraising efforts, highlighting the variability in outcomes and approaches.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering or preparing for fundraisers may find the shared experiences and discussions relevant to their planning and execution.

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What is the difference for the host? Does she still get the same benefits as with a catalog show? How does it work?
 
Nope. The only benefit a host gets is the monthly host special. The donation that is made to the organization is in lieu of host benefits. There's also no booking bonus but if bookings do come out of the fundraiser and are entered as bookings, the organization gets $3 additional donation for each booking.:)
 
A consultant in my cluster did a fundraiser, enterd it as a regular show, donated her commission from the show and took all the host benefits...all the free products, etc. She was just getting started in the biz, and wanted more stuff! She had over a $4000 show, so got TONS of free stuff. Just wanted to throw that out there too...there are different ways that people do things. I have never done a fundraiser, but my DH would KILL me if I got all those free products. I already need a bigger kitchen for all my PC stuff!!
 
I did the same thing, gave part of my commission and used the free products for a nice gift for the chair and to fulfil my PC wishlist! It was great! This way the chair got more money and I was able to justify getting the cookware as I didn't spend any money (just some time!)
 
pamperedbecky said:
Nope. The only benefit a host gets is the monthly host special. The donation that is made to the organization is in lieu of host benefits. There's also no booking bonus but if bookings do come out of the fundraiser and are entered as bookings, the organization gets $3 additional donation for each booking.:)
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that does include the cloths right?
 
If she spends $60 or more she would get them free just as any other guest. Or the host can buy them at $9.50 if her order does not total $60.
 
pcchris & Gourmet Girl: You both have me thinking. I did my first fundraiser last night. It was for a pre-school. I put 21 packets together with cover letter, OOF, the works. Last night was the closing of the fundraiser; a cooking show. I brought the food/spent $25 in ingredients. Only 8 people showed up and realistically only a handful of the 21 families really participated. By the time I deduct my time in putting packets together, copies for packets, ingredients for cooking show, top prize incentive, etc. I will be luck to make any money at all with the lower commission rate for fundraisers. Right now sales are a little under $800. SO ... I could change it over to a cooking show, get the higher commission, give the school a check from me, I take the free and half price items ... ???? This is sounding a little better to me. I would not do it if the fundraiser was larger but I truly don't think I am going to make any money at all if I keep it as a true fundraiser. Any input from anyone?
 
I say "go for it"! But remember, if you donate your commission, you'll be ut the money you made...unless you give less than your total amount. However, free product is good for me! Just make sure that you tell the person in charge that you are going to do it that way. Most people are open to that, because it means more money for the organization! Good luck!
 
Does the host of the fundraiser get the 10% off for a year?
 
Good question ... I don't know. I also thought the fundraiser organizer got free shipping but PP won't let me do it so I guess I was wrong on that one. There is another $4 I am eating ... YUMMY!!!!!
 
pkd09 said:
There is another $4 I am eating ... YUMMY!!!!!
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ROTFLMAO!!!
 
pkd09 said:
pcchris & Gourmet Girl: You both have me thinking. I did my first fundraiser last night. It was for a pre-school. I put 21 packets together with cover letter, OOF, the works. Last night was the closing of the fundraiser; a cooking show. I brought the food/spent $25 in ingredients. Only 8 people showed up and realistically only a handful of the 21 families really participated. By the time I deduct my time in putting packets together, copies for packets, ingredients for cooking show, top prize incentive, etc. I will be luck to make any money at all with the lower commission rate for fundraisers. Right now sales are a little under $800. SO ... I could change it over to a cooking show, get the higher commission, give the school a check from me, I take the free and half price items ... ???? This is sounding a little better to me. I would not do it if the fundraiser was larger but I truly don't think I am going to make any money at all if I keep it as a true fundraiser. Any input from anyone?
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I've heard of many people doing it this way.
 

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