The Profitable Side of Gift Basket Donations
I’ve talked in the past about donations and how organizations will ask you to create gift baskets free of charge for their events.
There’s another, positive side of this coin.
Remind your customers that you create gift baskets for charitable events that are requested as part of an auction.
They have already purchased gift baskets from you for other occasions; why not for charity?
A good friend asked me to make a gift basket for her participation in a charitable function, which she promptly paid for through her PayPal account.
A photo of the basket is shown in this post.
When I delivered it to the organizer’s home, she (the organizer) informed me about other opportunities to pair with them and other organizations.
So, options are vast when making charity baskets for paying clients. Let customers know that this service is available which may lead to revenue from another stream that was once overlooked.
How Do You Handle Gift Basket Donation Requests?
Charities all over the world are conducting donation drives to fund their projects, and that means they’ll request help from your business.
This support is provided in numerous ways including:
This can be helpful to you and them, as some customers will align themselves with this effort, selecting you as their gift basket provider because you’re paired with an organization.
Attending the event where you donate gift baskets is mandatory to extend your business life. This is explained in detail in the book, How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business.
Many organizations will reach out to you in hopes that you will support them through products or cash donations.
Determine which group serves your community or focuses on an issue affecting family members. That will be the right affiliation for you.
What do you say when an organization asks you to donate gift baskets?
How to Support Charities and Increase Business with Gift Baskets
Did you read a story on a newspaper blog about elementary school students who created numerous gift baskets for the needy?
The article’s no longer available as a link, but it was a reminder of how highly gift baskets are regarded. It also serves to create several ideas for 2009.
1. Partnering with schools to create gift baskets for events, charities, and fundraisers.
2. Working with pet shelters to raise awareness about abandoned animals through an “adopt and get pet gift basket” program.
3. Collaborating with local businesses and community groups or charities that appreciate your help in creating gift baskets for their activities.
I find that such events serve to increase my promotions, decrease inventory and supplies that cannot be sold, and support causes close to my heart.
I’ll participate more in these opportunities and hope you’ll consider the same.
What similar activities have you found to be beneficial?
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Gift Baskets Help Needy Families
I was so pleased when the trunk that’s part of the grand prize in the gift basket business contest arrived. You’ll see its photo on the left.
Its rich, brown color and leather strap trim will make a great addition to your offerings.
Be sure to see the contest information here if you haven’t yet entered.
Years ago, when I invested in my first large trunk, I created an enormous gift with luxury items so that clients knew that both small and large gifts were available at my shop.
If you don’t let clients know about your full assortment, they’ll only come to you for smaller designs. You want them to know the broad range of options you offer.
Gift baskets continue to be in the news as a donation item for needy families. Here’s one of those stories, which includes a photo of 350 gift baskets and the volunteers who made them.
Click on the photo, and another window will open for you to scroll through three pictures of the baskets and makers.
I encourage you to take part in a gift basket donation event in your area. Lending your expertise to worthy causes, especially during the holidays, is a wonderful way to support others. I’m also looking for a local group.
Next week, the rest of the first-place bounty will arrive, and I’ll show you a complete photo of the grand prize.
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