Dos and Don’ts at a Bake Sale
Have you ever heard the saying “Timing is everything”? Take it seriously because scheduling the bake sale event will be one of the most important, if not the most important, decisions you make. Pick the wrong time and you may not have clients, volunteers, or a suitable location. Pick the right time and everything will run smoothly.
Here are 7 definitive “things to do” to make your bake sale a success.
1. Keep all things in mind when selecting the day, date and time of your bake sale. Try to coordinate all this information.
2. Decide if it is best to have your event during the day, at night or on the weekend. When will you have the most leads? When will your volunteers be available?
3. Be culturally and ethnically sensitive. Scheduling your event for Thanksgiving or St. Patrick’s Day probably won’t work out well.
4. Plan your event to be close to a payday. Customers are happy and it’s easier for your customers to “splurge” at the bake sale table if they just got paid.
5. Use a theme for the bake sale whenever possible. Holiday events are profitable because you can create a theme for your sale and your clients and volunteers are in a good mood.
6. Announce why you are holding your special fundraising event. Is it for the school construction project or are you trying to buy baseball uniforms? Let the world know. Most people would rather contribute to a specific goal than simply a “fundraising event.” It makes people feel like they are part of something lasting and concrete. They can see what their contribution is going to do.
7. Finally, consider who your customers will be. What is your normal schedule? If you’re selling at a college site or senior center, find out when is the best time to host your event.
There are things you should take steps to avoid having a successful bake sale. Here are 5 things to put on your taboo list.
1. Avoid trying to organize a fundraising event where you are unwelcome or where you have not had the proper authorization. If authorization was not granted, there is a reason. Move to another location.
2. Avoid trying to compete with another event. Why compete? You want your event to have a stage and a center in front.
3. Avoid a lunchtime retail setup at noon. Set it to run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. M. At 1:30 p. M. This will appeal to both the late coffee and lunch crowd.
4. Avoid being short-staffed during the sale. Customers don’t want to wait.
5. Avoid being unprepared during the setup and cleaning process. Failure to do advanced scouting on the location and staff in charge could slow things down and put people off.
Paying attention to the small details of a bake sale will help the event go smoothly. Remember, there is always one more thing to do … at a bake sale, which is probably to try the brownies. It’s a fun QA topic!
