jwahlton Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I've been making candles and soaps and stuff for 3+ years now and would like to take it to the next level. I'm interested in doing some fundraisers and was wanting some advice on who to contact and how to get them? Do I first send a letter and brochure? Explain the costs/profits to them?TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Start with what and who you know. Got kids ? Are they into sports ? Do any of your close friends or family members ? Networking is a valueable skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Luckily my Huge Fundraiser just fell into my lap. A good friend of mine is the Pres of the PTA and she approached me. And then it sort of snowballed from there. I average doing 8000 candles a yr with all my Fundraisers combined. They are GREAT exposure and AWESOME profit...but A LOT of HARD WORK!!!!!Some of the ones that I got myself I got by sending a brochure to every Sponsor at the High Schools. Call the school...or ask your kids...Who is the Junior SPonsor (Prom)...National Honor Society?... Cheerleading?...Art Honor Society?...Student Council? Then also ask for some small groups like Key Club, Band Boosters, Drama Club, Photography club. I have found that off the wall groups are great for fundraising...Soroptomist Club, Lioness Club, Independent Basketball & Cheerleading leagues, Dance Studios, Day Cares.I always make a selling point of "Keeping it local"...groups eat that up! ANd they also like the fact that I let them pick the scents. They also like the fact that we deliver locally....no chance to get lost or damaged during shipping.Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I like those ideas. I was wondering myself how to get them and never thought of those types of clubs. I have done one for my mom's church, but that's about it. Hmmm, gotta go think of a few people to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Thanks everyone. I felt kind of wierd asking the groups where my kids belong but I think I'll do it anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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