Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I go about booking a fundraiser or getting more information?
- Contact Debra Miller, Community Care Coordinator, to get the process started.
Email: dmiller@isaacsdeli.com
Phone: 717-394-0623 ext. 22
Debra generally works 6:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday - What days of the week can I book a Community Night?
- We do fundraisers Sunday – Thursday evenings (with the exception of Downtown Lancaster Isaac's who hosts fundraisers on Friday and Saturdays as well).
- What time are the fundraisers?
- 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Who qualifies for a Community Night at Isaac's?
- Any organization considered a non-profit by the IRS may host a fundraiser. This includes churches, schools, community non-profit organizations, athletic teams, booster clubs, synagogues, service clubs, scouting groups, community recreational clubs, etc.
- How soon can we schedule a fundraiser?
- Generally, we schedule fundraisers three weeks out.
- How much does Isaac's contribute to my organization?
- Isaac's donates 25% of food and beverages (pretax) from people coming specifically to support your fundraiser. Your supporters need to bring a flyer with them and hand it to our cashier when paying. The more people you bring, the bigger our donation.
- How much can I hope to earn with a Community Night?
- It really depends on how well your organization markets the fundraiser so you control how much you make. Several groups have made over $500 from one night of eating out!
- How often can my organization book a Community Night?
- Our general rule of thumb is quarterly.
- Is one night of the week better than others?
- No. It really depends on how hard you work to get people to come out and eat.
- Can I schedule a fundraiser at more than one Isaac's for the same night?
- We schedule extra staff for your fundraiser. Because of this, we ask you to book one restaurant only. However, if your organization serves multiple counties, we are willing to add another restaurant to better serve your client population.
- Do I need to design my own flyer?
- No. We have a sample flyer we'll email to you once your date is confirmed. You then plug your own fundraiser information into it and make copies to distribute. It really just involves changing the date, location, and organization name. We try to make this entire process as easy as possible. Of course, if you are creative and want to design your own flyer, you may. Either way, we need to approve it before you start making copies.
- Can I hand out flyers in the parking lot or to customers in the restaurant?
- No. We reward your organization with 25% of sales from customers you bring to us. We want our regular diners to be able to enjoy their meal while your fundraiser is going on and ask you not to approach them with information or a flyer.
- Does Isaac's publicize our Community Night for us?
- No. You are responsible for spreading the word about your fundraiser (although, we do list it on our Upcoming Fundraisers page and our calendar!). You can put it in your newsletter, post it on your web site (with a downloadable flyer), hang posters at your company. We will have a few flyers on our counter, the night of your event, for people who forget to bring theirs.
- How soon will I get the check after my fundraiser?
- We are very fast in getting your check to you. Unless there is a delay, you should have it within two weeks of your fundraiser.