Successful Fundraisers: Tips & Templates for Your Business

[BethCooks4U]

I did several fundraisers in the first couple years of my business but haven't promoted it in quite some time. Could those of you who have successful fundraisers please post some tips and possibly letters/etc that you use.

 

[chefkathy]

Beth the most recent one I had was a HO lead.I'm ambivalent about FRs. I feel like I have to give away the cow to get them going b/c the donation rate is so small. I know others (Kate comes to mind) make it work, but honestly I'd rather just focus on having great cooking shows. My last FR was really just a cooking show anyway and my next one is as well. I hate the lower commission, too.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Ditto what Deb says! I haven't had any that I was pleased with. The only ones I do on a regular basis are for HWC.

 

[lisagoins]

Also, be careful about tax--I did a fundraiser for my son's school last year, and had to eat the sales tax--PC had to have it, the school couldn't charge it. Won't do that again!
I also did one with a friend who wanted to feature lots of PC dishes--gave up a whole Sunday to cook--and charge a dollar a vote for people to vote for their favorite dish--proceeds for the charity. They were so concerned about getting the "votes," they wouldn't even let me talk about the PC products--never again on that one, too!
Just go in with your eyes wide open is my best advice!
I have a preschool fundraiser scheduled for November, but I'm going for trip points and Sell-a-thon (if it's that month) rather than worrying about commission!

 

[Koolotus]

I just did a Quarter Auction for my church with my friend Melba. We donated the food and made several PC recipes.
I used the products I had recieved for sell-a thon for the prizes and then I was reimbursed with the rest going to the church.
All in all...FUN DAY! 34 people there! I submitted a 750 show and made full commissiopn and the church gets $200.
More people would definetly equal more money.
I also have a BIngo going on at the moment. I will post on that when I have experienced the whole process.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Please tell us more on how you made a full commission?! Where did the orders come from? Did you demo? I'm sleepy and a little dopey right now Kooltus can you please explain that better?