How Can I Make My Fundraiser More Successful as a New Pampered Chef Consultant?

[pc_am1]

Hi all. I am officially signing my agreement tomorrow but an organization I belong to has had 2 PC fundraisers in the past. The first time they got a check from HO but the second time they got a "better check" from the consultant directly and would obviously prefer to do it the second way. Just wondering since I'm new what is the "second way" for me to write the check myself. They would like to do the fundraiser in October when then normally do it which is great for me because I need the shows for SS1. Please help and is this a "legal" way to do a fundraiser? I know that I can donate part of my comission on top of the HO portion but did she just donate more the second time or what?

Thanks in advance.
Amanda

 

[pamperedbecky]

Amanda,
I know there are some consultants out there who do their own fundraisers in a different way. I'm not too familiar with it. Other than what I've read here. As far as it being "legal" I have no idea really. I know some consultants kick in their own percentage of sales and end up donating their commission, so maybe that's what the 2nd fundraiser was like. I know some out there do a pretty confusing-sounding (at least to me) way of doing Bingo. Maybe do a search of this site and see what pops up under "fundraisers" or "bingo." Good luck!

 

[Yvonne]

Different in UKNow this might be different in the UK but..... as a F/R is only 10% contribution if the show is under £400 and 15% if over (plus commission is 15% for a F/R and 20% for a KS). I know consultants who have put F/R's with low sales through as a home Kitchen Show and taken the host gifts themselves either to sell or to enhance their kit, and given the charity a personal cheque. Could this be what the second consultant did?
Yvonne

 

[PCAbby]

Legal Fundraiser $$$According to my director, who states she heard this from home office, what you can do is collect all the orders, and for the ones that paid by cash or check, enter those orders as the free host product, and that way you, the consultant is left with about 24% (depending on sales) of the show total, that you then make that donation yourself. My director states that home office told her to do this and that it is legal.
Hope this helps

 

[tpchefpattie]

Hi Amanda, congratulations on becoming a Pampered Chef consultant! It's great to hear that you have experience with fundraisers through your organization and that you are looking for ways to make it even more successful. As a consultant, you have the option to choose how you want to handle the funds raised during a fundraiser. The first option is to have the check come directly from the Home Office, which is what happened during the first fundraiser. The second option is to have the check come from you as the consultant, which is what happened during the second fundraiser. When the check comes from you as the consultant, you have the flexibility to donate part of your commission on top of the Home Office portion. This is a great way to support the fundraiser even more and show your commitment to the organization. It is important to note that both options are legal and approved by Pampered Chef. It is up to you to decide which option works best for you and the organization you are fundraising for. If you have any further questions or need assistance with setting up a fundraiser, your upline or the Home Office can provide guidance and support. I hope this helps and good luck with your upcoming fundraiser in October! It's a great opportunity to not only support a good cause, but also to build your business and reach your SS1 goals. Best of luck!