Will Our First Fundraiser for UMDF Be a Success?

[LarissaRed123]

I'm really excited and I hope it does well. The posts I've read in the past about fundraisers don't seem so great. We are having the show this Friday.

We are raising money for UMDF(United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation) and my friend who is hosting has only gotten two outside orders so far, but one was over $100 and she's got 10 people who have RSVPed Yes so far. It seems to be off to a strong start.

My host is handling the invitations and she's supplying appetizers and booze, so I'm going to go ahead and supply the stuff for the 30 minute chicken and the strawberry spinach salad.

My plan is to match whatever PC pays if it's under $600, or donate 10% of whatever the sales amount is if it's over $600. Does that sound reasonable? I really don't want to make anything off of the show, but I don't want to go in the red on it either.

 

[deanna_g]

Well, you make 15% on fundraisers. My last two fundraisers have been awesome. One was $1800, the other closed at $900 (but that one only had 6 guests.....the rest were outside orders). Make sure that people know that a show booked off a fundraiser brings in $3 more for the organization. I add another $2 to each show booked so that it's $5 for every show booked. Encourage each attendee to take a catalog at the show and collect 3-5 orders each. That will help, too. And most people are willing to do it if the organization is something they are passionate about. Tell them they have 5 days to collect the orders. If you're willing to keep the show open, that is. Good luck!

 

[LarissaRed123]

Thanks. I'm glad your last two did so great. I think this one will too.