How Should I Persue This Fundraiser

[nancycookspc]

I have an awesome opportunity. A local winery is seeking donations for cooking items for the family shelter she announced in her newsletter. HMMMM- I emailed her and offered my services. She has done Silpada fundraisers in the tasting room.

She was thrilled- and wants me to be there monthly. AWESOME :thumbup:

now how should I do this I asked if she wants product or cash. Here is her response-

"I don’t’ know yet. You see, the shelter needs new pots and pans, and knives--- I know if the product is good. Sometimes it does walk out the door. But you know these folks have nothing and when they leave sometimes it is because they have a job for the first time ever- they don’t have cars, or furniture or anything and sometimes the stuff walks out the door. One thought I have is to provide the ones that are earnest and honest who do get their lives in order a parting gift of essential kitchen tools- so maybe we can put our heads together and put an on-going program in place to help the shelter out regularly- giving you great exposure and the shelter and the folks who need their support a boost in life. "

What would you offer the shelter?

 

[wcsis]

One thought I have is to provide the ones that are earnest and honest who do get their lives in order a parting gift of essential kitchen tools- so maybe we can put our heads together and put an on-going program in place to help the shelter out regularly- giving you great exposure and the shelter and the folks who need their support a boost in life. "

What would you offer the shelter?

I would create a 'Wish List' of basic kitchen tools.
Then the shelter could have a cooking or catalog show from which people could purchase the particular items on the wish list to donate as well as purchase for themselves.

The items purchased from the wishlist are then placed aside by the shelter to pass out to those starting over.

The host benefits from the show could be used by the shelter to stock their own kitchen and/or purchase more wish list items.

You could offer extra spending $ for the shelter (out of your commissions) or $ for each show booked.


For the wish list I would include items like:
Nylon tool set
Food Chopper
Vegetable Peeler
Pizza Cutter
Large Sheet Pan
Measuring Cup set
Adjustable measuring spoons
Batter bowl
Stainless Whisk
Mix n Scraper
Large Serving Spatula
Cheese Knife (I personally find this indispensable)
Colanders
Garlic Press

 

[Admin Greg]

First of all, I think it's amazing that you have reached out to the local winery and offered your services for their cause. It's always heartwarming to see people coming together to help those in need.In terms of what to offer the shelter, I would suggest a combination of both product and cash donations. For the monthly events, you could provide a portion of your product sales as a donation to the shelter. This way, the shelter can receive both the much-needed kitchen items and also some financial support.Additionally, you could also set up a donation box at the winery where customers can donate cash or kitchen items directly to the shelter. This will not only provide more resources for the shelter, but also raise awareness about their cause to the winery's customers.Furthermore, as the winery owner mentioned, it would be great to have an ongoing program in place to regularly support the shelter. You could consider setting up a percentage of your sales to go towards the shelter on a monthly or quarterly basis. This will not only provide a consistent source of support for the shelter, but also increase your exposure and brand awareness as a socially responsible business.Lastly, it would be great to involve the shelter and their residents in the events at the winery. You could offer them a special discount or free samples of your products, and also invite them to participate in the events. This will not only give them a fun and enjoyable experience, but also show them that the community cares about their well-being.Overall, I believe a combination of product and cash donations, along with an ongoing program and involvement of the shelter, will be a great way to support their cause and make a positive impact in the community.