#BuildaBetterEden - Community Planning: 06.02.2011

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#BuildaBetterEden - Community Planning: 06.02.2011

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Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kindred
The other thought I had during the holiday family time was for a raffle. Offer up an expensive item and sell raffle tickets. I'd be willing to sponsor the item even.
With the raffle money going to charity, I assume you mean?
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Kindred
The other thought I had during the holiday family time was for a raffle. Offer up an expensive item and sell raffle tickets. I'd be willing to sponsor the item even.
I second this, what an awesome idea! I am also trying to get a foot in the business world and I would love to help put something together like this.

I'm still trying to put together my own mini Eden party, but I would rather donate points to good cause then to throw a party right now.
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Gary
The review template in general, is something that I would like to make a number of tweaks on, and propose them for implementation. As I was not in the workshop, I would love to hear your suggestions! Could you please send me a description of ... more
Will do
06/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Kindred
The other thought I had during the holiday family time was for a raffle. Offer up an expensive item and sell raffle tickets. I'd be willing to sponsor the item even.
Good idea!
06/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kindred
Not to be presumptuous, but is EF going to do any kind of match? If so, maybe we could use that as an incentive? So for example, the more donations we get, the higher EF donates?
I'm not 100% about this. Gary?
06/02/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Not to be presumptuous, but is EF going to do any kind of match? If so, maybe we could use that as an incentive? So for example, the more donations we get, the higher EF donates?
Ok, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at full dollar value. In this way, EF gives the same, its easier to explain, and in conversation it ultimately gives the community all the credit!
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
With the raffle money going to charity, I assume you mean?
I realize that you're a charity case, but yes I was referring to a non-profit of some sort.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kindred
The other thought I had during the holiday family time was for a raffle. Offer up an expensive item and sell raffle tickets. I'd be willing to sponsor the item even.
That's another great idea. I would love to try and put something like that together if we can.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kindred
I realize that you're a charity case, but yes I was referring to a non-profit of some sort.
lol. Hardly. I have so many GCs I don't know what to do with them. The fundraisers are a great place for me to get rid of them.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Gary
Ok, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at full dollar value. In this way, EF gives the same, ... more
I guess that's probably less confusing and easier. My idea was for example if we raise $1000 from the community, EF would donate 50%, but if we collect $2000, EF would then up the donation to 75%, etc. I thought it might give people incentive to donate knowing that we could be close to a new EF donation level.
06/02/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
Since Cherry was talking of a different idea for review suggestions, I think. Is there any plans on helping the format become easier and more geared towards being able to do video reviews?
06/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Ok, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at full dollar value. In this way, EF gives the same, ... more
Very cool of Eden! I agree it will make it much easier to splain.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
speaking of the contests, is there a way we can add a non-social network entry option? I know a lot of people are just really against using the social networks for EF
06/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
lol. Hardly. I have so many GCs I don't know what to do with them. The fundraisers are a great place for me to get rid of them.
I also accept GC donations


But seriously, these fundraisers are a great way to get rid of gift cards and still do something great.
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by markeagleone
I wasn't at the workshop and would love to hear what the idea or suggestion was. I recall reading rather recently about video reviews and forms, so I am hoping that is what it is..
I posted further up on page 3, it isn't about the video reviews but here is the thread to the workshop, if you really want to scroll through it we started talking about vids more towards the end I think. It doesn't really get going until about p. 5 I think.


I know that for the videos there have been quite a few tweaks to the guidelines, what with all the people starting to get involved in them. There is also a link to those if you would like them.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by markeagleone
Since Cherry was talking of a different idea for review suggestions, I think. Is there any plans on helping the format become easier and more geared towards being able to do video reviews?
I like the video reviews as they are now, having to run them by Carrie ann
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
speaking of the contests, is there a way we can add a non-social network entry option? I know a lot of people are just really against using the social networks for EF
I think the problem is that the incentive for giving away toys is potentially getting new customers. The social networks are how new customers are attracted. I think if you can figure out a way to attract customers without use of a social network, EF would be open to suggestions.
06/02/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
I posted further up on page 3, it isn't about the video reviews but here is the thread to the workshop, if you really want to scroll through it we started talking about vids more towards the end I think. It doesn't really get going until ... more
Thank you, I am obviously not good at multi-tasking. I need to study before I attend these meetings, lol
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Wondermom
speaking of the contests, is there a way we can add a non-social network entry option? I know a lot of people are just really against using the social networks for EF
That is the main reason I do not do the contests; it isn't so much about the social networking thing for me (I recall your issues that you talked about last week) but it's more a matter of, oh god this is so tedious! And you have to keep doing it over and over and over again. Then throw in the fact that I never win, so I just gave up. Lol
06/02/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
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Originally posted by Wondermom
I like the video reviews as they are now, having to run them by Carrie ann
Yes I love that idea, I mis-typed. I meant the reviews for porn movies, sorry
06/02/2011
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think the problem is that the incentive for giving away toys is potentially getting new customers. The social networks are how new customers are attracted. I think if you can figure out a way to attract customers without use of a social network, ... more
Maybe there could just be one contest entry available without social networking use. That way people can still enter once, but won't be able to rack up nearly as many entries as those using the social networking portion.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
That is the main reason I do not do the contests; it isn't so much about the social networking thing for me (I recall your issues that you talked about last week) but it's more a matter of, oh god this is so tedious! And you have to keep ... more
I've only done it a few times, and when it was something I really want. But I agree, I hate spamming the contest. I'm just not very comfortable doing that. I would much rather just buy the toy.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I guess that's probably less confusing and easier. My idea was for example if we raise $1000 from the community, EF would donate 50%, but if we collect $2000, EF would then up the donation to 75%, etc. I thought it might give people incentive ... more
I get what you are saying... but if you think of it from the business stand point, EF is matching the donations.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Dusk
Maybe there could just be one contest entry available without social networking use. That way people can still enter once, but won't be able to rack up nearly as many entries as those using the social networking portion.
For some of the contests there are. You can have one entry for following the sponsor on EF. Sometimes you can get an entry for doing something creative like write a poem. It's just not always an option.
06/02/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
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Originally posted by Dusk
Maybe there could just be one contest entry available without social networking use. That way people can still enter once, but won't be able to rack up nearly as many entries as those using the social networking portion.
Maybe like an entry for signing up for the newsletter for EF? I know that most newbies have already done that, but maybe take it off the "point" list, since you only get points once.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Gary
I get what you are saying... but if you think of it from the business stand point, EF is matching the donations.
Yeah, I was just trying to think of a way to try and entice more people to donate. Simple is better.
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by markeagleone
Thank you, I am obviously not good at multi-tasking. I need to study before I attend these meetings, lol
Well these threads are especially hard to keep up on due to the high volume of posts There have been times when I had to sit here and hit F5 numerous times and still didn't catch up!
06/02/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think the problem is that the incentive for giving away toys is potentially getting new customers. The social networks are how new customers are attracted. I think if you can figure out a way to attract customers without use of a social network, ... more
Yeah, of course everyone is welcome, it is an attempt at reaching out to new people.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think the problem is that the incentive for giving away toys is potentially getting new customers. The social networks are how new customers are attracted. I think if you can figure out a way to attract customers without use of a social network, ... more
you are right, there aren't many options beyond those already used to get new customers if people want to be that private. oh well, they will just have to bite the bullet or not join in
06/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
That is the main reason I do not do the contests; it isn't so much about the social networking thing for me (I recall your issues that you talked about last week) but it's more a matter of, oh god this is so tedious! And you have to keep ... more
I tried for six months every week before I won, I feel your pain. But there are just so many folks trying to win. Much like the lottery, you can not win if you don't play.

I do think a non-social network way of entry would be well received.
06/02/2011