How Do You Plan A Bake Sale?
• Have a cause. Most bake sales are for raising money for a charity or cause. Be sure you understand who to send the proceeds to. It may help to have some pamphlets or other literature available to explain your charity. This is a great opportunity to promote your cause, too. • Put out a jar for tips or donations. If you’re raising money for a cause, give people the opportunity to donate, too. Some people may just not be hungry, but they still might want to support your organization. • Get volunteers. Ask your friends and family (as appropriate) to help. • Make it clear what the cause is, when the bake sale is, and have reasonable shifts available. • Little kids are often adorable and are hard to say “no” to. Just make sure they have adult supervision to help. • Ask for additional help setting up and cleaning up. • Decide on a venue. Hold the bake sale at a well frequented public spot or in a school or college. • Sometimes retail stores will be happy to have to set up a booth nearby. •
