What is the Product Fundraiser and How Does it Work?

[pampchefsarah]

I apologize if this has been addressed elsewhere, but I looked and didn't see anything. Of course, I only went back a couple of pages.

I am getting ready to revise and send a letter I found in files here to offer a fundraiser. The letter says there are two different types of fundraisers: The Classic, and the "Product." I understand how the organization's receipt of 10-15% is calculated for a Classic FR, pretty much, but this letter says that for a "Product" FR, the organization receives 40% of total sales. How does this work? I'm assuming it's not submitted as a FR to HO, but as a regular Cooking or Catalog show. If so, I'll only receive 20% commission. Does this mean I'd give up my whole commission, plus pay out of pocket, or am I missing something?

Also, if I understand correctly, the "Product" FR means only select items are offered, such as cookbooks, right?

TIA!

 

[chefann]

That's an old document. There used to be a cookbook FR with FR-only books, and a product FR with a small selection of products available. Those were eliminated several years ago for the current one, which runs just like a regular cooking show except that the organization gets a check instead of a host getting benefits.

 

[pampchefsarah]

Great! Thank you! Yes, I did notice the doc was dated 2005, but didn't realize it's obsolete. It's ok, I deleted that info and sent a revised version.

I appreciate your help.