Pre-Order Sign up: coffee, chocolate, art We’ve been working hard on creating a dynamic (price calculated) pre-order sheet for those of you who organize events. This will be ready early next week – bookmark this link & check back. Silent Auctions: a lot of work, little reward? The silent auction is challenging. Do the math. Add up the hours required to finding and retrieving items, pricing, writing and framing descriptions, displaying, assembling auction book (while items are coming in), and disturbing guests for bidding. Now … Read More
What’s better than organizing a Silent Auction? A root canal… keep reading
Okay, not a root canal- we’re making a point: Set up a marketplace (do it once, you’ll never go back to the auction). We know you’re in the middle of fundraising season. We also know the HOURS (days, months) you’ve spent on the (staff dreaded) silent auction. If you’ve ever questioned the cost-benefits of the silent auction, we have a solution. This year at your annual gala – put up a small marketplace / table of goods sourced directly from people (artisans, farmers) who benefit from sales. … Read More
School Fundraising, Chocolate & Coffee
School Fundraising Ideas: use Haitian Coffee, Chocolate, Art Hey parents, kids, teachers: Add Fair Trade #Haitiancoffee, chocolate & art to your next school fundraiser & generate proceeds fast — while simultaneously supporting Haiti’s small producers. 80% of adults drink coffee Haitian coffee is excellent — chocolaty sweet with mellow citrus-highlights. It’s the perfect way to raise money. We offer different Roasts, Decaf AND Single Serve Haitian coffee 24 minimum, 12 ounce bags, flat ship Set your own retail price — earn a minimum of $3 a bag — over … Read More
Pledge to Drink Haitian (monthly coffee cart ideas)
Great Fundraising Idea Nonprofits: Monthly Coffee Cart 80% of adults drink and will spend $300+ a year on coffee — why not Haitian? Get folks to pledge / sign up to drink Haitian for the year Distribute bags via a coffee cart / table on the first Sunday of every month. At the office or school, put monthly coffee in the break room for pickup. Set and post a concrete goal for money raised. Track progress, share photos, stories. The big picture : If just … Read More