What is fundraisers: Definition and 121 Discussions

What info entices a group to raise funds with you? I can get people to the point where they say "send me some info to share with my group" but then after that they either don't get back to me or say they are going with something else. What can I put together for them that may be more...

I just had someone ask this question "If I want to book a party from your fundraiser, how soon would I have to have the party for it to count for your fundraiser?" Is there a time frame? I know that for a host to receive a past host special, the person who booked under her would have to have...

I'm really trying to get out of my comfort zone and I would like to do fundraisers. I am willing to donate the 5% of my commission. What I hope to gain from the fundraisers is bookings. I have been inactive for 2 months now. I had a fair Oct.-Dec. January all 3 of my shows cancelled. I...

I would like to start doing Fundraisers but I really don't know how to even contact groups that might be interested.

So how is may specifically dedicated to help whip cancer? Is it specifically just the pink products focus? Or is there an emphasis on doing HWC fundraisers that month also? or are those encouraged anytime. I saw a flyer in the files where pc gives more % to HWC than other fundraisers. Is that...

Okay so yesterday I booked 1 fundraiser for March 5th, got a booking for February (confirming date today) and set up a meeting with the regional director of the Boy's & Girls Club for next Tuesday to talk about a fundraiser. Then to top it off, when I woke up this morning I had a voicemail on...

Some of you were wondering how we do our Bingo Fundraisers, so I'm posting how we tweaked it from an idea I saw on chef success. Last year we were looking for a way to get Fundraisers & increase our business. I had read on here how people were hosting these bingo nights & walking away w/ over a...

The organizations receive $3.00 for each booking, correct? When is the $3.00 paid out? At the time the fundraiser is submitted? Or when the booked shows are held? Thanks.

Just wondering what everyone does about tax and shipping on fundraisers... do you write a cover letter explaining? Is it shipping on each individual order collected, or do you charge one 4.25 shipping on the individual submitting the order? TIA for any ideas!

I posted this in Fundraisers, but I don't think as many people look in there as in here. Just needing some opinions. I am sending out letters to all of our schools letting them know about the Pampered Chef Fundraiser. I am going to give each kid a mini catalog and some orderforms and put a...

I'm going to call a bunch of different orgs this week for fundraisers, and I'd like to call schools. But the school thing is a bit complicated to me, so I would love some advice. Here's what's getting me caught up: - When you call the school, you're likely going to get a secretary. In my...

I have a list of animal shelters, food pantries, and churches in my area that I am going to start calling to offer fundraisers. Before I do so I would like to have at least a loose script so I don't stumble over my words, lol.I have such a hard time coming up with what to say though! Does anyone...

Hi All: I could be wrong but I was thinking there used to be some kind of file on this site about Tips for a successful fundraiser and it was done by Nancy Jo Ryan. Does anyone know where it is? I've checked the files but still can't find it. If you know what I'm talking about could you...

So I've been thinking about proposing more school fundraisers. I have some questions, floating in my mind... From a parents/buyer's point of view. When you are asked to participate in a fundraiser, do you know how much the school makes? Does it matter to you? I know from the school's...

Just wondered how many of you give your own personal donations for fundraisers that you do? Do you feel obligated to give donations for all of them, or just the ones you are personally connected to, or none at all?

I'm thinking of doing a fundraisers here and there...how do I start this? Thanks! Aeilene

I want to expand my fundraiser and go into salons and different offices around where I live, I want to call first and I would like your opinion to see if it sounds good or maybe tweak it a bit to make it sound better. So here it goes: Hi, my name is Karina and I'm a pampered chef consultant...

Do ALL fundraisers HAVE to be HWC fundraisers if they are held in May? Meaning, I was going to try to book some fundraisers for May selling JUST the HWC products. But this would be a fundraiser for MY Breast Cancer 3-day walk and two other past customers I know of that are also walking the...

I have someone interested in a fundraiser. I haven't really done many (usually on a small scale and a cause personal to me). In the past, I've just done it as a regular show b/c that's really what it was. Not a bunch of people collecting orders. I give my commission and keep the host...

I just booked a fundraiser with my sons preschool. Really excited about that. We did a fundraiser earlier in the fall with Home interior candles. When I was talking with the director I told her we would have to charge shipping she was ok with that but when i told her tax she flipped. This is...

One of my goals for 2009 is to have more fundraisers. I'm trying to figure out the best way to actively market them and who to target them to. Anyone had any great advice they'd like to share? I did a google search yesterday for "non profit" in my county and read through them - I have a list...

OK, i have been kicking around the idea of doing offering a fundraiser to my church. i have been over the moon about it. even want to give my commission from it. well, i was talking to one of the ladies who use to run our MOPS program and she mentioned how when the first (and only) time she ever...

I noticed something new (or, at least, new to me) tonight when I was checking the shipping status of some shows.... Up in the left hand corner of the screen that shows which orders are picking / received / in transit, etc., the is a drop down bar to specify what kinds of shipments you are...

am not getting how the Fundraisers work... I know they get a % of sales, and so much for Bookings, but can someone explain to me exact details? I have looked in the files section and maybe I am just having a "duh" moment.. LOL but I am not getting their benefits... Thank you .. and sorry for...

Good Morning! I would like to schedule some fundraisers to help build my business and I was hoping that all of you could help me out. Maybe we can all brainstorm together and compile a list of potential places to send information to. Other than schools and fire departments, what others would be...

Why doesn't the guest special pop-up when someone orders over $60 online for a fundraiser? Is this normal? They do get the guest special right?

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.

What do some of you buy to give away at a Fundraiser booths at a community "good cause" sale a thon?

I really want to book some fundraisers for the Fall/Winter Season. I have not done any fundraisers yet so I would love some ideas or suggestions on how to get started? Thanks :)

My friend is raising money for a walk later this year, and we're going to do a fundraiser for her. This will be my first one and I'm a little confused. 1.) The charity gets 15% of the show, right? 2.) What happens if someone books off the fundraiser show? 3.) How do I indicate where the...