Tips for Hosting a Successful Fundraiser: FAQs, Order Forms, and More!

[DimSumTabi]

So I'm a few days away from starting my first fundraiser. So far, I've made up letters about the fundraiser for the students, like Freq. ASked Q&A's about the fundraiser and a little tag for people to fill in their information if they'd like to host a show. I have a few more questions before I give everything out though. Like, how many order forms should be in each students packet. Is there any other information I should include? I was also thinking of including a recipe card in each packet, or is that a waste?

Also, is there any thing else for the booking benefit. Like a confirmation from me or something. Or do they just get $3 for anyone who says they'll host?

Thanks for any help!

 

[DimSumTabi]

hehehe....another question!

When will we know the Host/Guest specials for March/April. I put those specials for Jan and Feb on the fill in form and I'd like to include those as well. (If possible)

 

[jenniferknapp]

after leadership (jan 8-10)

 

[tlennhoff]

So I'm a few days away from starting my first fundraiser. So far, I've made up letters about the fundraiser for the students, like Freq. ASked Q&A's about the fundraiser and a little tag for people to fill in their information if they'd like to host a show. I have a few more questions before I give everything out though. Like, how many order forms should be in each students packet. Is there any other information I should include? I was also thinking of including a recipe card in each packet, or is that a waste?

Also, is there any thing else for the booking benefit. Like a confirmation from me or something. Or do they just get $3 for anyone who says they'll host?

Thanks for any help!

I'd do 5 order forms in each pack. I would not bother with the recipe card.

 

[jrstephens]

I would also like to know how the $3 for a booking works.

I would not bother with a recipe card either. Unless, you wanted to put a "note to mom" to try to get her to host a show and then it would be a nice touch for her.

 

[tlennhoff]

They simply include $3 for each person that you put as booking a show in the check that is sent. What I did not realize is that the chairperson does not get a host discount card/number and cannot order the host specials off of shows booked from the fundraiser.

 

[jrstephens]

But they do get the buy the special of that month don't they? I have a cheerleader mom that is going to try to get their squad to do a fundraiser in March.

 

[tlennhoff]

But they do get the buy the special of that month don't they? I have a cheerleader mom that is going to try to get their squad to do a fundraiser in March.

Yes they do get the host special on the fundraiser itself.

 

[melissakc]

Good luck with the fundraiser. I got a call today and may ahve my first one in Feb.. I am so excited!!
Melissa

 

[DimSumTabi]

Thanks. I'm hoping that this goes well. I will have two more lined up if it does. They just weren't sure if it would work for them...We'll See!!