What is fundraiser: Definition and 200 Discussions

Came across this today: http://www.emcsmithsfalls.ca/20110414/business/Pampered+moms'+special+offer+lends+a+hand+to+area+schools,+food+bank I think it's a pretty cool idea, though I could argue it's skirting kind of close to a rule or two.

HELP! I want to do a ACS HWC Fundraiser in May. I can not figure out for the life of me how to set it up. Am I personally supposed to go find a representative for the ACS? Anyone have any ideas? What do I do?

Hello everyone!! I've been on here a few times and have founds great resources. I started March 10th of this year. I'm an 8th grade teacher and I would like to do a HWC fundraiser through my 8th grade. I don't want to pass out that many books so I was think that I saw on here a letter that...

I would like to do a fundraiser for my Relay For Life team. I will promote the HWC products but also do this as a traditional fundraiser. I am also going to offer this to other teams in the event. How is the check handled, is it made out to the team name and mailed to the team captain? Does...

Hey ladies, I just got approached to do a presentation for a church org. and thought it'd be nice for our Mom's group, those Mom's to come and get some yummy treats in recognition of our Moms for Mother's Day. Here's the thing: I need a recipe and possibly one to feed 30-40 people -...

Does it say anywhere how much the fundraiser will get once the show is submitted? I could do the math, but I was hoping that it would print on the thank you letter!

I'm getting ready to launch a fundraiser for a colleague of mine that was just diagnosed with cancer. I want to donate a portion of my commission, but don't think I can afford to give it all. How can I say this without coming across as someone looking to make a buck off of this? I appreciate...

What's the best way you would do it...take cash and carry or just showcase our spring products and go for bookings? It was $25 and they are sort of wanting vendors to even donate a portion of sales if possible. Lately I've been lucky to even sell a potato peeler at past events...:cry: I've...

I need help with a fundraiser! I am doing a fundraiser for my son's track team. However, the coach doesn't want to have the kids take packages and "sale" he wants me to set up a table during the meet and collect orders that way. He said they did it last year with a 31 consultant and were...

I recently submitted a fundraiser and had it sent to me so I could help the group organize the orders. Where does the fundraiser check get sent? Is it sent separately from the orders?

I HAVE A NEW IDEA FOR A FUNDRAISER AND HAVE ACTUALLY HAD SOME INTEREST. I WILL HAVE THE ORGANIZATION TRYING TO RAISE MONEY SELL TICKETS FOR A COOKING SHOW/CLASS FOR $12.00 EACH. $6.00 WOULD GO TO THE ORGANIZATION $6.00 TO ME. I MADE UP $5.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES THAT CAN ONLY BE REDEEMED THROUGH...

Hello, I searched & can't seem to find a template for a gift certificate. I'd like to print one to donate to my nehew's school fundraiser that can only be redeemed through me. Thanks so much! Jana

A customer of mine wants to set up a fundraiser for her friend (31 y.o.) who has invasive breast cancer. They do not live near me, and there are multiple people on this fundraising board who want to send out invitations from my website to all of their email lists.I am thinking of holding this...

Hi everyone. I am just about ready to set up an online fundraiser and was wondering if there is anyway to set up the show so that the guests are not even given the option of having the merchandise sent to the organization? The organization can not accept any packages so I do not even want to...

I am working on entering a large fundraiser that I did last night (it's at $2,222 right now!) .. anyway, I have entered the chairperson's name and address in PP3, but I want the entire order to come to me. So I marked ship to "direct to shipping address(mine)".. My question is .. all of the...

So here's my idea for a fundraiser. The way I see it, if they're only going to make 15% on a 1000 dollar show, and my own commissions are cut, Id rather do it this way. Host a regular cooking show, I would donate the ingredients, and make homemade dog biscuits! They could sell the treats, and...

I have a fundraiser going on right now with a close out show on the 27th. The show will be combined with a Tastefully Simple consultant. I have never done a dual show so I'm wondering what the show should "look" like? Any advice is appreciated!!!:chef:

My daughter's BF from kindergarten's family lost their house in a fire last night. IIRC, I can't do a fundraiser for them, can I? If I want to help, I'd have to do a "shower" instead, right? The good news is (since I'd wonder if I read this) that they all got out ok - even the dog - and...

I have a fundraiser that just started Friday for which the chairman has already placed a $270 order. I try to enter online orders into P3 as soon as possible so I know it's been done. When I enter her order, it still shows the $4.50 shipping. I know that regular hosts don't have to pay this and...

My church is purchasing a new building and is hoping to be in there by March, we will need all new kitchen supplies. I'm hoping to do an end of February fundraiser for them. Does this sound okay?Dear _______________,My main job during the week is to be a consultant with The Pampered Chef. In...

I'm a member of our local Lions Club organization. We only have 18 members right now so its really small. One of our members had breast cancer 2 years ago so last year she did a basket auction to raise money for American Cancer Society. I was talking to her about doing a Pampered Chef HWC...

Have any of you ever had success just sending out emails to local churches and organizations to see if they would like to do a fundraiser? If so, could you post the wording you use to I can copy? My dilemna is I keep recruiting in the circles with the best booking leads! So naturally the...

Our church ladies group might be interested in throwing a 'kitchen shower' for the church. The kitchen is in desperate need of upgrading their gagets and gizmos. Should I do it more of a bridal shower or as a fundraiser? I'm not sure what the best way is to maximize items the church can get...

I know PC gives 10-15% of guest sales to the organization. Where's that 10%/15% cutoff? Is it at $500? $700? $1000? I can't find the answer!! Thanks!

I thought I saw a post a while ago where someone had developed a Bingo Fundraiser introduction letter of some sort. I thought it was Scottcooks? Not sure -- am in need of a letter explaining how this type of fundraiser works. Can anyone help?! Thanks :)

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...

Hello fellow cheffers!!! I want to do a fundraiser to raise money for my local March of Dimes. It would be just me plus maybe a few close friends. Do any of you have any suggestions on what I should do to increase sales? Should I sell chances for $5 and if I sell 100 of them and 50% goes to...

Do they get the 10% off for a year? Please tell me they do..... It would mean I would sell a DCB today....

Hey all, new here and hoping you can help me! My friend is trying to raise money so she can do the 3-Day Susan Komen Walk for a Cure. Welcome to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure: I know she's a lot short of her goal, so I was thinking of offering to do a fundraiser for her...

Hi everyone. I need a little help. I want to do a HWC fundraiser, but how do I set it up? I went onto my PWS and set up a fundraiser, designated it as HWC, but you can't order the HWC pink products. Here is my question. If I email and call people to tell them I'm doing a fundraiser, but don't...