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11-26-2011, 11:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Hi.
I have experience with fundraising with a quilt. The best way to fundraise with a quilt is a raffle. I enlist the help of volunteers (aka host or hostesses)from across the country and create a list. On the list is the name of hostess, contact info and dates they will have the quilt. They can pick the date as sometimes they want the quilt for a special event. The host/hostesses agree to show the quilt in their home, have an event or take it to an event. Many of my hostesses have potlucks in their home. Some take the quilt to groups they are involved with, ie church, choir, etc. They all take it to work and show to their coworkers. Some take it to an event, such as a concert or festival. They show everyone the quilt and sell raffle tickets. The host will keep the quilt for approximatrely 2 1/2 weeks and is on a timeline to get the quilt to the next hostess.The quilt is pony expressed to the next hostess on the list. Ticket stubs and $$$ go to the financial coordinator.The postage and insurance costs are deducted from each hostesses proceeds. I also created a "tics and pics" program for those who want to help but not hostess. I send them a packet of tickets with a picture of the quilt. They show the pic and people buy the tics. This is the quickest and easiest way to raise $$$. I price the tics very reasonably so all can afford them. 1 for $3, 2 for $5, 6 for $10, 13 for $20. When you explain that the proceeds go to rescue and care for dogs, everyone will buy them. I used to print my own tics, but now someone else does them. Compare prices as you want to get them cheap. I fundraise for approximately 8 months before drawing the winning ticket. You will not raise much money on a silent auction or selling the quilt outright. Well made, handmade quilts are very valuable. Ask the quiltmaker the approximate value so you may insure it properly and so you are raising enough money. You wouldn't want to raffle a $1500 quilt having only sold $200 worth of tickets. The success of this project depends on having helpers who will host or sell for tics and pics. If you have any questions, email me at sewwitch21atyahoodotcom. Laurie |
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12-01-2011, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: North DFW, TX
Posts: 9,215
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Well, they went ahead and put it on ebay.
Here's the link if anyone's interested in bidding.
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12-02-2011, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 194
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It might be hard to sell on eBay because the seller has 0 feedback. If it were me, I would cancel the auction and hold out for an event where you can really showcase the quilt. It will be much more impressive in person vs by photograph.
I love sewwitch21's idea about a raffle. I would buy tickets for a quilt like that! It's getting cold over here! If you have a big event coming up, silent auction could work out really well. Otherwise, I would cancel the auction and go with the raffle concept. |
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