Silent Auction Basket - Spring/Summer 2007

[jenniferknapp]

Here are the baskets! I think they came out nice!http://www.jlknapp.com/pamperedchef/baskets.jpg

 

[chefann]

Those are gorgeous!

 

[supergirljennie]

They look fantastic, Jennifer! How much did they end up costing you?

 

[gratergirl]

Jennifer, they look great! Very colorful!

 

[jenniferknapp]

Thanks! Let's see.... here is the list of what is included, and then you can add whatever discount (I put it on a host's order with her discount) .....and also, I forgot to throw a $10 (homemade) GC + catalog in there...I will probably open them back up to add it... hoping that they will order more from me!SB, Twix-it, bamboo tongs & stone scraper - out of door prize basket
Rubs - $7.50
Towels - $15 (included one towel in each basket)
Bowls - $24
Decorations - 2 cellophane basket things..., easter grass & a purple ring thing from the $1 store.A total of...$23.25 per basket, plus a few small things, and this is before any discounts or a Gift Certificate!

 

[supergirljennie]

That's really affordable, even without a host's discount, but even better with the discount plus commission! I hope that they bring you shows or orders, at least.

 

[Gina M]

Those look great Jennifer - very colorful for springtime - I'm sure they will go over well

 

[jenniferknapp]

Yahooo! The mother just picked up the baskets...and LOVES them! She wants to do a fundrasier too .....so, now I need to search for/make a one page flyer that explains how to go to my website and place an order in her daughter's name! The mother is going to make 100 copies of the flyer!! (The dinner is this Saturday)And, she also asked me to bring catalogs and order forms so that they can order stuff right there if they want (or don't have the internet)...I'm psyched!!

 

[Kitchen2u]

Whenever I'm asked for donations, I do this:

Small Batter Bowl filled with little things like:
Quikut
Citrus Peeler
Mini Serving Spatula
recipe cards
catalog
and a gift certificate worth $15 AND a free cooking party (which IS transferable)

I do these because I'm looking for an increase customer base. If I only do a basket and put some business cards on the table, chances of someone calling me are honestly, rare. But if they have to call me to redeem their gift certificate ~ BINGO ~ a potential host, recruit and referrals!

Ginny

 

[jasonmva]

I went a bit overboard with my first silent auction. I bought the pizza set, the round woven tray, the pizza mix, Italian Seasoning and threw in a mini serving spatula. I just have to wrap it all up tonight and get it ready for pickup. I just got off the phone with a person from the organization holding the auction and she was psyched that PC was being offered. She thinks it is going to be a huge money maker for them. I hope so and also some great leads for me.

Now - they said I could send markting material. Besides a business card, what else do you think I should send?

 

[jenniferknapp]

I went a bit overboard with my first silent auction. I bought the pizza set, the round woven tray, the pizza mix, Italian Seasoning and threw in a mini serving spatula. I just have to wrap it all up tonight and get it ready for pickup. I just got off the phone with a person from the organization holding the auction and she was psyched that PC was being offered. She thinks it is going to be a huge money maker for them. I hope so and also some great leads for me. Now - they said I could send markting material. Besides a business card, what else do you think I should send?

I would ask them if they would want to do a fundraiser through you as well. It is very easy and effortless on their end, especially at the day of the auction. You would just give them a flyer (or copies, but in my case, they are making the copies) ...and then they can hand those out....BINGO! Now they are at your site, and might look around....or even just keep your name! And I plan to follow up with them after their orders, so that I can see if they would be interested in hosting a party....which will give the benefit an extra $3! And for that, I am willing to shoot out to June to book... (I am trying to think ahead to sell-a-thon????)As for other marketing materials...i'm not sure, I guess you could throw in some wedding registry & opportunity brochures and maybe they will put them out around your basket? I have to talk to my lady tomorrow when I bring her the flyer to see if she is wanting me to set up an area right there, or if she wants me to play it low key, and just be a "guest" ...