2011 Wreath Fundraiser Survey Results - Mickman Brothers

We received nearly 600 responses to the eSurvey we sent out in January. Here are some of the results in which you may be interested:

• 98% of the respondents reported they are happy with our products AND the service provided by our Customer Service Reps. 
• 77% of our customers like the change in light sets from plug-in to battery operated LED lights. We are pleased to report that these lights will include a ‘controller’ which will automatically allow for 6 hours of illumination per day – increasing the battery life to about one week! These lights will be available on the Victorian Holiday Gift Wreath and for ‘extra light sets’, not for the Living Tree.
•  79% of the customers that sell 48” and 60” Wreaths prefer the new ribbon with white edges.
•  98% of our customers were happy with our Sales Aids. However, there were a number of comments with some excellent ideas that we will use to make the Sales Aids even better this Fall.
•  69% of the customers were in favor of changing the Holiday Gift Product Order Form from a 3 part form to a 1 piece form – as long as their customers could still get a receipt. As a result, this year we will be changing to the new form. If you prefer the original version of the form, you will be able to request it from your CSR.
•  97% of our customers would recommend our Holiday Fundraiser to one of their friends or family members. We really appreciate this as most of our new customers come from referrals!
•  48% responded that they would like to see an iPhone App from which to sell wreaths. This would look very similar to the iPad App we have had for the past 2 Seasons. Based upon this response, we are currently developing an iPhone App which will be ready for your members to use this Fall!
•  63% of our customers felt that our Natures Holiday Gifts Program assisted their members in selling more products. This is very encouraging. With the plantings we have funded over the past 5 years, over 250,000 trees have been planted in 19 States! See: www.NaturesHolidayGifts.com 

 Thank you for choosing Mickman Brothers for you Holiday Fundraiser last Fall. We sincerely appreciate your support!

John S Mickman
President

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Fundraising Hints: Organizing your Fundraiser - Mickman Brother Christmas Wreath Fundraiser

As the Fundraising Chaiperson, everyone will be looking to you to come up with an organized, well-thought out fundraiser that will run as smooth as possible.  And with a little planning and effort, this is completely the case!

First, set your fundraising goal.  What kind of funds do you need and what are the funds being used for?  Are your boy scouts trying to save up to attend the next National Scout Jamboree?  Does your Swim Team or Hockey Team need extra funds for gear, traveling, or practice time?  Maybe your Church Youth Group really wants to plan a Missions Trip?  Set your goal.  Stick to your goal.  And let your group know what they're working toward.  The reward is all the motivation they need!

Second, sell to meet your goal.  Sounds simple.  It is simple!  How many items does each organization member need to sell for everyone to reach that goal you have set?  Let your group members know what their individual goal is, and most importantly, make it achievable.  Maybe you need to have more than one fundraiser to meet your goal.  That works too!  Just make your efforts attainable or your group members may get discouraged.  Fundraising should be FUN!

Third, set your timeline.  Get your members excited about their goal, let them know how to attain their goal and keep them all enthusiastic for a two to three week window of time.  Short and simple!  The excitement can fade pretty fast, so keep your fundraiser going, get it done and celebrate when your group reaches their goal!

Congratulations!  Your (boy scout, hockey player, church group, etc.) has the means to do a little something extra special this year!  What an achievement!

If you'd like more information about Mickman Brothers Christmas Wreath Fundraiser, please visit our website at your conveneince,
http://www.mickman.com/fundraising

Contributed by Sara Laning

Evergreen seedlings planted all over the Nation! Mickman Brothers Wreath Fundraiser

Mickman Brothers has funded the planting of over 200,000 evergreen seedlings in the states of:

Chris Mickman planting seedlings in MN.

Arizona: Apache-Seagraves National Forest

California: Plumas National Forest

Colorado: Pike National Forest

Florida: Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest

Indiana:  Indiana State Forest

Minnesota: Sand Dune National Forest; George Washington State Forest; Hibbing area; many others!

Tennessee: Cherokee National Forest

Vermont: Green Mountain National Forest

Virginia:  Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest

Washington: Wenatchee National Forest

Wisconsin: Chequamegon National Forest

Mickman Brothers plants a tree seedling for every Holiday Gift Product purchased.  Fundraising Organizations: boy scout troops, girls scout troops, cub scout troops, high school marching bands, sports teams, church groups, schools and many other groups make the planting of all these evergreen tree seedlings possible through their hard work and fundraising effort!

Organizations just like yours have raised funds of over $40 million to fund their activities using our Christmas Wreath Fundraiser!  Get your Free Information packet today, holidayfundraiser.com