Rounding Up Donations: A Simple Way to Give from the Heart - Katie's Tip

[cookn' katie]

I was listening to a PC Cd a while ago, the director stated she tells everyone that she will just automatically round their order up, unless they mark an x in the box. I always wanted to do this but and I could never find the right words to say it, without sounding pushy. Well one of my new years goals was to have $150 in donations. So last night I told everyone their order would be rounded up unless they told me not to. IT Worked so well. I encourage everyone to do this. Everyone loved the idea. It adds up slowly but every penny counts. Try it at your next show. Katie

 

[BethCooks4U]

I know that a lot of people do this but I would personally never do this. I don't feel that I have any right to add to people's order. I do talk about round up and also ask every guest at checkout. I have a high percentage who do round up and those that don't - well, that's their decision.

People are approached constantly to donate to this or that and a lot of people volunteer time and money. If I do a good job of informing I will get good donations from those that choose to.


...IMHO.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I tell them as part of my presentation what Round up from the heart is. I simply say it and then tag on "if you don't want to round up just let me know". It helps if you tell them what your goal is. I didnt have change one night (I rarely carry cash, which isnt a good thing) but the lady said, just use my change to round up! Which was nice, about $5.

Good luck with your new year resolution!

 

[chefjeanine]

I was listening to a PC Cd a while ago, the director stated she tells everyone that she will just automatically round their order up, unless they mark an x in the box.

I've been doing this since I started. I explain what Round Up (both the trivet & the cash donation). I point out where the Round Up area is on their order form and explain that if they partcipate their change will go to a local food pantry. Then I tell them that if they don't wan't to participate they can just put a line through that area and if they don't mark it out I'll just automatically round up their order when I'm totalling. Haven't ever had any problems. A few people do mark a line through it but mostly they participate. Many forget and are amazed that their total is an even number and I'll say "that's with the Round Up".

 

[Wildfire]

Dear Katie,I am so glad to hear that you have successfully implemented the rounding up method for your orders. It's a great way to increase donations and every penny counts towards achieving your goal. I completely agree that it can be difficult to find the right words to say without sounding pushy, but it seems like you have found a great way to approach it. I will definitely take your advice and try it at my next show. Thank you for sharing your success with us and keep up the great work!Best regards,