[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fund Raising at Convention

[Theresa Taylor]

Great suggestions
Teresa

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> On Jul 14, 2015, at 12:07 PM, Michelle Creedy via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> A few suggestions I would make are the following.
> 
> Train the volunteers before convention so that they know what is there, what
> is available to sell and they can make lists of prices in a way that makes
> sense to them. 
> 
> Set up the table so that it is pleasing to the eye and to people who look at
> items. I'd rather see fewer items on the table itself with volunteers having
> access to items people may ask for after seeing the samples on the table. We
> did have somewhat of a setup like this at convention but a nice presentation
> goes a long way. Standing the cards on something that people can still touch
> without it falling over would be great. It would attract people visually
> too. Perhaps making the cards in such a way that there are a variety of
> colours on them would be pleasing to some who see them as well. This way,
> they'd have the tactile and the visual and attract more buyers. 
> 
> If you have cards of different sizes, have them in separate bags. It was
> very good to have the Braille labels on the bags of cards because I was
> unable to identify the pictures on the cards. 
> 
> Proof the cards before putting them out there. I found a couple with
> mistakes in them. 
> 
> Have a call before convention for anyone who is volunteering at the table
> and explain to them exactly what is expected. Tell them as much as is
> possible about what to expect. 
> 
> Mark the various sections where bills are held for those of us who are not
> familiar with US currency. It should be very clear which denominations go
> where without having to remember that the fives go in the envelope and the
> ones go in the leather case with the zipper. Have a bill reader for
> volunteers to use for those who don't have such a device. Make sure there is
> something with a lid for the coins. Having a sectioned off container in
> which to put the envelopes with the bills would be a great idea rather than
> having smaller envelopes and so on lying around with money. 
> 
> Have volunteers come in 15 minutes before their shift starts so that they
> can be properly orientated to the table and the setup. It may be better to
> have two people there during busy times. 
> 
> Perhaps having a fun thing for people to buy would raise more money. Maybe
> even having a little craft kit would be nice. I was much more drawn to those
> divisions who sold useful things or things that I could do.
> 
> Michelle
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Terry Knox via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:37 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Cc: Terry Knox
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fund Raising at Convention
> 
> 
> 
> Sorry I could not make chat on Monday night. I would like to post this
> question to those out there who can give me their opion and help with our
> fund raising effort at convention. I know you can not comment on how much we
> made but I would like to hear from those who can give me their opinions on
> the sale. Like were there enough items to sell, were they a good price,
> could we have done anything differently. Was it a good thing or should we
> not do it again. I know everyone has different opinions and I am asking for
> just your personal ideas on these items that were made for sale. After
> working to have everyone get their items to convention, I would like to know
> how it went over, there is no right or wrong suggestion but I would like to
> put everything together to make suggestions for next year. If you have an
> opinion please post it to me or the list. I thank you for your time.
> 
> 
> 
> Terry Knox
> 
> Fund Raising Chairperson
> 
> Tknox6 at sc.rr.com
> 
> 
> 
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