Here are some thoughts on how you can enhance and/or increase your profits at a CHRIS CAKES Fundraiser
(Hint: The more people that you have involved with your event, the more parents, relatives and friends are going to attend!)
Have a craft or bake sale off to the side.
Have a local choir sing or school band put on a performance.
You can sell booth spaces to local business people or to parents to sell items (Avon, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Pampered
Chef, etc.) or show off their professions.
Try to pick a neutral place to hold your event. Schools work well. It's hard to attract people to come to a location they are not
associated with or know little about.
If you are trying to raise money for a particular person or cause, be sure to advertise that fact.
Seek out free and cheap ways to advertise your event. Selling tickets in advance to friends and relatives works well.
Remember ~ We only charge you for how many people actually eat, not how many tickets you sell. I am not in favor of
children selling anything door to door.
Other means of advertising could include: local TV stations, articles in your local newspaper, signs at the event location set up
for several days in advance.
Mention that CHRIS CAKES is doing the pancakes!!! THIS ALWAYS WORKS!
Invite McGruff the Crime Dog, Fred Bird or other positive role models or mascots to be present.
Do your pancake feed during your school's Book Fair.
Invite local Policemen, Firemen, Ambulance (EMS) or National Guard to attend. Have them bring some of their specialized
equipment to demonstrate and show off.
Sell CHRIS CAKES pancake mix. I'll make you a heck of a deal!!
Have a breakfast with Santa, the Easter Bunny or other character in sync with a particular holiday or season.
Do a Pancakes for Pops, Pancakes for Moms or Pancakes for Grandparents. Have them come on a school morning to have
breakfast with you! These are really successful and popular events.
Try to get a local sports hero or other local celebrities to attend and promote your event.
Have pancake contests (eating, best poster, most pre-sold tickets, etc).
These are just a few ideas I have collected over the years. If you have any other good ideas that work for you, let me know!
Good Luck!
