Cookbook Fundraiser

Cookbook fundraisers can be the solution to a group's fundraising needs by helping to raise money above the general giving. Every Christian and non-profit group has an untapped source of wealth-the homemaking skills of its members. How many times do members attend a potluck or other group meal and hear compliments about the dishes? These publications are great ways to find delicious, tried-and-true dishes in the bookstores. Think about sharing the recipes from these foods and other family favorites with members and friends and contacts outside the group. Many people are eager to buy cookbooks that are filled with homemade recipes and tips from experienced cooks. That's why a cookbook fundraiser makes such an attractive option for almost any group.

What kinds of organizations use a cookbook fundraiser? These may be religious groups, such as churches and Christian day schools, or other non-profits, such as PTAs, bands, personal care homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and employee groups. Specialty publishers make it easy for a group to manage the process and publish a high-quality product that sells itself. At the same time, the members will enjoy the camaraderie that working on this project will give. Unlike other projects, cookbook fundraisers allow volunteers ways of expressing themselves and delighting in conversations over recipes and good times enjoyed in the past. Imagine how excited the members of a group will feel when they hold in their hands the publication that resulted as a part of the cookbook fundraiser! The contributors will see their names in print beside the recipes they contributed. Not only would they be able to raise money for their group, but they could also be proud of the product!

Some publishers allow groups to handle all their recipes and other submissions online when using cookbook fundraisers. Think how much easier that will be for those who volunteer to collect and assemble the recipes! If online submissions aren't convenient for a group, more traditional options are available. Many styles of covers and bindings are also available. The group can tailor the look of the cookbook to their purposes and wants. They can also find custom options that will make the project unique.

By undertaking a project like this, a group will be publishing a keepsake that the members will treasure for years. Later, each person can look back at the names in the publication and remember people who have moved on. This book becomes a personalized record of the members and their contributions to the project. This makes the cookbook fundraiser a long-lasting source of funds. Unlike other fundraising products, such as calendars, the cookbook will be used for many years. The group can sell just as many next year as they did this year. Truly, cookbook fundraisers are an opportunity to grow both in fellowship and in a group's financial-growth goals. In Nehemiah's day, the people worked to build God's kingdom. Nehemiah 4:6 describes their work: "The people had a mind to work." Working in God's kingdom is exciting, and working on a project such as this promotes fellowship too.

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