Silent Auction Basket - Spring/Summer 2007

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the creation of baskets for a silent auction, with participants sharing ideas and personal experiences related to their contributions. The discussion includes suggestions for items to include in the baskets, considerations for fundraising, and thoughts on how to promote their Pampered Chef businesses through these auctions.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their plan to create two baskets featuring new products, including bowls, towels, rubs, and a gift card.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the basket idea and suggests that it is cost-effective to produce.
  • Several users mention the appeal of using the small batter bowl as a basket alternative, with one participant noting their preference for Simple Additions products.
  • One participant discusses the potential for including business cards with the baskets to promote their business.
  • Another participant suggests using a contact form for gathering information about potential fundraisers and e-invitations.
  • One participant shares their experience of a silent auction where donors received recognition, prompting others to consider similar approaches.
  • Several participants discuss the idea of including larger items in the baskets to maximize fundraising potential, with specific product suggestions like the torte pan set and pizza set.
  • One participant mentions the possibility of using their discount to create a more valuable basket while considering tax deductions for their contributions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of including appealing products in the baskets to attract bids, though there are differing opinions on the types and sizes of items to include. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to fundraising through these baskets.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and ideas related to silent auctions, with a focus on how to effectively use Pampered Chef products to support local fundraising efforts.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative ideas for silent auction baskets and ways to promote their businesses through community fundraising events may find this discussion beneficial.

jenniferknapp
jenniferknapp
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Hi everyone....I was asked to do 1-2 baskets for a silent auction for a spaghetti dinner to help raise money for a local teen group going to Europe....anyway, I was thinking along the lines of the new products....I plan on making 2, how does this sound?A small dots bowl, with one of the two dots towels fanned out (one in each), one of the new rubs (bbq in one, jamaican jerk in the other), a SB, business card, catalog, $15 GC (a homemade one from me)....all wrapped in cellophane and tied with a twix-it.... Should I change anything at all? I figure that the baskets next to each other will look good, and show off 2 seasonings, and the 2 different towel colors...I also mentioned a PC Fundraiser, and they may be interested....but they don't have a bank account fund for the trip....is it free & easy for them to set one up at a local bank?Thanks!
 
Those sound really cute! And not horrifically expensive for you to produce.

Good job!

On the bank account, most banks offer free personal checking sccounts, but they may need to ask about one with an organization name on it. The bank may consider it a business. But if they were smart, they'd still give them a free account as good publicity. :)
 
Sounds REALLY cute! I was going to suggest the small batter bowl as a "basket" when I saw the title of your thread, but I LOVE the Simple Additions, in case I've never mentioned it, so that's even BETTER! I hope they raise a LOT of money!
 
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Oh yeah! The batter bowl is a great idea.....but since we have these adorable bowls, I will use these this time! (I LOOOOOOOVE SA!) And I am hoping to spark a little interest in the TPC. Is it rude of me to ask them to throw a few biz cards in front of my baskets??
 
Nope, that's not rude. Folks will give some leeway since you're donating something. I was at one silent auction where the people who donated got a virtual commercial from the podium when the winner of their item was announced.
 
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Hmm...I wonder if I should figure something up and ask for the same sort of thing... What I should do is try and get a decision out of them whether they will do a fundrasier or not, and if they say yes, then do a contact form that asks for their name and email address or something for e-invitations to order online! (and maybe a little checkbox about being added to my newsletter list!)
 
Jennifer - I like the idea of the contact form, but I'm not sure how you would do that online. Can you explain more?
 
I have one to do this Friday and I bought a Easter Basket to fill up with a GC and little stuff. Easter and Spring are around the corner. Just an idea. ;)
 
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cmdtrgd said:
Jennifer - I like the idea of the contact form, but I'm not sure how you would do that online. Can you explain more?
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I would set up a catalog show, and send out e-invitations to it, and just call it a fundraiser instead of a catalog show...and let people from distances (family, etc) contribute to the fundraiser by ordering online through the host name. Just like a show, I would have to input it through PP to submit it, and if they do it wrong and don't put the host's name...then it wouldn't count. Does this make sense?
 
speedychef said:
Sounds REALLY cute! I was going to suggest the small batter bowl as a "basket" when I saw the title of your thread, but I LOVE the Simple Additions, in case I've never mentioned it, so that's even BETTER! I hope they raise a LOT of money!
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I don't want to highjack JK's thread but what would you but in the BB? Our local Equality Virginia is having a dinner next month and they are looking for things to put in their silent auction. I was thinking of giving something so I could really get my name out there.
 
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HIJACKER!!! hehe.....well, how much money do you want to spend on this basket? I would definitely do a SB, GC (redeemable through you only), business card, a seasoning, then a few of the new products? I would think of a stainless whisk and spatula..to go with the BB thing.... oh, and for the seasoning, maybe the vanilla or cinnamon!
 
Great idea
jenniferknapp said:
HIJACKER!!! hehe.....well, how much money do you want to spend on this basket? I would definitely do a SB, GC (redeemable through you only), business card, a seasoning, then a few of the new products? I would think of a stainless whisk and spatula..to go with the BB thing.... oh, and for the seasoning, maybe the vanilla or cinnamon!
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It's a great way to tease them with our great products. Then they will definitely use that GC to purchase more than you are offering. The mini serving spatula, bamboo tongs, citrus peeler, I-slice, or mini whipper are offered as door prizes I think. Maybe some of those things plus the seasoning would be good!
Debbie :D
 
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DebbieSAChef said:
It's a great way to tease them with our great products. Then they will definitely use that GC to purchase more than you are offering. The mini serving spatula, bamboo tongs, citrus peeler, I-slice, or mini whipper are offered as door prizes I think. Maybe some of those things plus the seasoning would be good!
Debbie :D
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I prefer to do a few larger items, because it is all a write off, plus I want the basket to make some money for the group! I think of it as selling the products, with the GC as a bonus, and a hope that they will purchase more than just the $10 or $15 GC's worth....
 
I agree
jenniferknapp said:
I prefer to do a few larger items, because it is all a write off, plus I want the basket to make some money for the group! I think of it as selling the products, with the GC as a bonus, and a hope that they will purchase more than just the $10 or $15 GC's worth....
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Yes I agree. A new product would be good. Maybe the torte pan set, or the dots coffee and more cups. I think they are so cute. Anything with dots would be good. I really prefer the dots to the squares and stripes.

Debbie :D
 
Would it be too overboardif I bought the already put together pizza set (round stone, pizza cutter & cookbook) and placed it on the woven selection round basket and added the Italian Seasoning?
 
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I think that it is a fantastic basket, and should raise quite a bit of money! As long as you are willing to spend that much, I say go for it!
 
I think that is the route I am going to go. If I throw in the Pizza Crust Mix, it retails for $103. I figure with my discount, it shouldn't be more than $85. I guess I will have to get on the ball and get it ordered tonight so the stuff will be here in time!

Ok JK - you can have your thread back now - thanks for letting me "borrow" it he he :)
 
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haha no prob, I think that I made my decision for mine too! And the best part of these is the sales from the products...wahoo! I am waiting until Friday to order though, I want those mid-season products!!
 
Are you purchasing them in your mom's name? I was thinking about ordering them through my website under my bf's name to get the sales but then would I still be able to accept the tax write off as a donation?
 
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I am adding it on to an individual order from a customer....but I think I am still going to take it as a tax deduction.....they don't need to know if I am paying for the items for the customer to put in a basket or if it is for a different function!
 
That's true because now that i think about it, the donation is going to be in my name anyway so I can record that as the tax deduction and forgo to purchasing of them. Cool - I just sold $100 this month. And if I am correct, it is free spice month - oh look got the Italian Seasoning for free!
 
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haha, but isn't that for guests at shows only? I think I am leaving mine as an individual order so that I can do it online, and add a few products from the Outlet for other guests right on to the same order...
 
yeah I just re-read the flyer and it is only for shows. Oh well worth a shot
 
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Bummer, I thought so!
 
I may be putting together a basket as well for a local community school. Is it possible to submit an order through another person's name and get a consultant discount on it as well? How does that work?
 
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No, you either get the sales & commission from it if you submit it in another's name. (If they are a past host, you can use their PHD #) ... or, if you want to get the consultant discount, you won't get the sales or any commission from it.
 
Oh, I see! Cool, thanks! PS - I like both of the package ideas...
 
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Thanks! I am going to put an order in this weekend for the products...and when I get the baskets made up I will take pics and post them!
 
Ooohhh good idea with the pic - I will take one too! BTW JK - I am "stealing" the twixit clip idea too!
 
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Well, I stole it from someone else on here! TKG maybe?
 
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