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may be an odd question --- but maybe someone can help
i'm going to be hosting a weekend getaway in september - a fairly large gathering of stampers and crafters - possibly 2 weekends if enough are interested -- a 2 night weekend retreat sort of thing.
here's my question -- i want to do "goodie" bags to give out to those that attend -- is it inappropriate to ask stamp companies, or stores for items for them? as a "donation" or "sponsor" or something?
how would i go about doing that? are there any companies you would recommend?
thanks for any help!
__________________ -- diane visit my website/blog.
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.
i'm going to be hosting a weekend getaway in september - a fairly large gathering of stampers and crafters - possibly 2 weekends if enough are interested -- a 2 night weekend retreat sort of thing.
here's my question -- i want to do "goodie" bags to give out to those that attend -- is it inappropriate to ask stamp companies, or stores for items for them? as a "donation" or "sponsor" or something?
how would i go about doing that? are there any companies you would recommend?
thanks for any help!
I would think that you'd use companies that you represent and/or do business with. This way they are, in a sense, co-hosting. Are you a demo? On a design team? Utilize an LSS?
I would think that you'd use companies that you represent and/or do business with. This way they are, in a sense, co-hosting. Are you a demo? On a design team? Utilize an LSS?
hi billie --
no on all accounts ---not affiliated with any one company in particular.
i guess that's what makes it interesting -- lol.
__________________ -- diane visit my website/blog.
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.
Are there companies or stores that you purchase from frequently? I'd agree with Billie that you'd want to contact companies with whom you've already built a relationship through your patronage.
I helped host a successful shoebox swap several years ago. I just asked every company I could think of for donations. Of course, the economy wasn't then what it is now. I will give you this piece of advice... many companies are asked for and contribute donations and budget for this IN ADVANCE. So, don't ask at the last minute. Plan far in advance, I'm talking months and months in advance, and know what your numbers are projected to be. If you have any local stamp stores, perhaps they can't donate much but see if they can offer a coupon for say, 10% or 20% off a purchase with coupon or maybe 40% off one item.
What about companies that you've ordered from and blogged about before online? If there's a way that through their contribution you could encourage some business back to them, that might give them some incentive to participate... like using their stamps or products in your demos?
dina - thanks so much. that's kinda what i've been thinking - - "we'll be using some of your products. . . "
i'd also like to highlight some small companies - little "mom and pop" sort of places. anyone have any that i might not have heard of that you think might be a good fit???? PLEASE let me know and i'll check them out.
i'm looking to fill about 50 bags.
__________________ -- diane visit my website/blog.
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.
I wonder if you could post some you-tube videos of the crafters using specific products from your favorite craft stores and send your crafters and future customers to their websites. Of course craft tutorials and product highlights are the videos I watch the most.
I wonder if you could post some you-tube videos of the crafters using specific products from your favorite craft stores and send your crafters and future customers to their websites. Of course craft tutorials and product highlights are the videos I watch the most.
hmmmm - maybe.
might be tricky - i'm going to be the only instructor - so might be tricky to "do it all" - but maybe. something to think about.
__________________ -- diane visit my website/blog.
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.
I would just make sure you state who you are, when you are holding your event, what your event will encompass, what your expected headcount is, then ask if they would consider a donation. You don't need to send a long-winded letter. They don't have time for it, really. Short, sweet, and to the point.
I would just make sure you state who you are, when you are holding your event, what your event will encompass, what your expected headcount is, then ask if they would consider a donation. You don't need to send a long-winded letter. They don't have time for it, really. Short, sweet, and to the point.
In addition to this advice, I would suggest your send a handwritten thank you note to each person/business who makes a donation. Also keep a list of the donation and the person/business who donated something. This way next year you can say again thank you for last year's donation of "X" and would you be willing to donate a similar item this year. Have a fun event.
If you get donations, make a flyer for the attendees listing the companies and their website. You might ask the companies if they want to give a discount coupon as an incentive for the attendees to visit the site.
may be an odd question --- but maybe someone can help
