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2013 ULTIMATE DONATION LIST

10 years 8 months ago - 10 years 8 months ago #164924 by Rose H
Hi everyone!

Wanted to let everyone know we have started a new thread -- the 2014 Ultimate Donation List to take us through the next year.

We will be closing this thread, which means you will not be able to add additional comments, but we will keep this thread on the Message Boards should you need to search it.

We are moving the list that kicked off the 2013 thread to the 2014 thread.

So, please head over to www.ptotoday.com/boards/35-auctions/1649...timate-donation-list and join into the new 2014 Ultimate Donation List thread!

Good luck with your auctions in 2014!!


Rose C.
10 years 8 months ago #164921 by CLTGoodWife
So in the past I've tried to avoid soliciting via email. My background is outside sales its engrained in me that it is lazy to not ask in person. However this year our annual event got moved from April to February leaving us very little time to pull things together. With a new principal who thinks we are all idiots and PTO members flaking out its year desperate times came to desperate measures. I started emailing all the restaurants that were owned by parishioners in our diocese. (Used the bulletins from area churches). Got a tremendous amount of response. Started doing the same with stores I just knew I wasn't going to make it to. I emailed out to the group and told them what I did and sent them how I worded thing. Several others took my lead and stuff is pouring in.

WHEW!!!!
Try to address the email directly to the owner if you can google and find their names. Even if it goes to the contact us email address on their website it still looks a little personal. Use facebook to find email addresses that may not be available on restaurant website.
10 years 8 months ago #164920 by Florida Dad
Replied by Florida Dad on topic Re:2013 ULTIMATE DONATION LIST
I have found it way better to mail anything. That way it gets to the person on charge. 50
Cents is usually cheaper than gas and saves time as well.
10 years 8 months ago #164916 by Staci
Replied by Staci on topic Verbage
I'm not good with asking local places for donations. What do you say for example when you go to a local business asking for a donation? Do you ask for the manager? At what point of talking do you hand the person the donation letter? How do you start asking them for the donation? I need a little "hook" if someone has one. Thanks.
10 years 8 months ago #164914 by Kemba Obryan
Replied by Kemba Obryan on topic Re:2013 ULTIMATE DONATION LIST
Shaycarter82..
Thanks for that idea!
10 years 8 months ago #164912 by Shaycarter82
Has anyone had luck getting hotel stays outside of their state?

We have airline tickets and nothing to pair them with
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