Karyn Tessler wrote: I am in Howell. I have some Google Sheets I could share with you if you send me your email.
We request a lot from local businesses and also reach out to larger regional and national companies. We also offered sponsorship opportunities last year and got $1500 which we used to buy supplies, products to help fill baskets etc.
Most of the requests are done online/email but I do still send out a lot of letters by snail mail.
I find it helps to go in with a plan. We try to have 2-3 destination auctions. Once we pick some regions I go online to request donations from hotels, restaurants, shops etc. The Convention and Visitor Bureaus are also very helpful. For these donations I customize my request to reflect the package that we are putting together.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. although I'm not the original, I would greatly appreciate your list being so close. :)
I have been running a tricky Tray in Central NJ for about 11 years, and it grows every year. this is my last year and i want it to be biggest and best. Every year, think of a new 'angle' to try to reach out to, and I am kinda stuck this year. I have added onto the list in the past few years:
Bed & Breakfasts
Fishing/campground (not much luck, maybe due to time of year)
breweires
Wineries
Box-of-the Months clubs
Can someone kindly email me a copy of the list? I want to help with my schoolh fundraiser. My email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thanks!
and i want it to be biggest and best. Every year, think of a new 'angle' to try to reach out to, and I am kinda stuck this year. I have added onto the list in the past few years: