hostess gift for a political fundraiser?
We've been invited to a political fundraising cocktail party (5-7 p.m.) at a private residence. Is it proper to bring a hostess gift?
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7 Comments:
yes, a cash donation for the event....
but if you want to be civilized, i'd bring a little something for the hostess.
pooch at 8:08PM on 09/07/09
It's never improper, but this isn't a social event, I'd wait until later and if it really is a social event and only secondarily a political business event, I'd send something afterwards.
lemons at 8:42PM on 09/07/09
No. You're expected to bring money, not gifts.
chgoeditor at 11:58PM on 09/07/09
In that it's a fundraiser, the hostess gift they're looking for is a check with as many zero's after the first number as humanly possible.
chisai at 1:48AM on 09/08/09
when you ask "is it proper" rather than "should I" I'm thinking maybe you want to, and wonder if it's okay.
I can't imagine that either elephant or donkey shaped cookies would be amiss. But maybe sending them later would be better, or making it clear you don't expect the hostess to feel she needed to put them out at the fundraiser.
lemonfair at 8:13AM on 09/08/09
If it's a personal friend throwing the charity shindig, a gift is more than appropriate. ALONG with your donation to whatever cause is the star of the fundraiser.
You might prepare a nice scone mix with a small jar of orange marmalade and a small jar of lemon curd for "the day after" the party. Don't forget the recipe card to complete the recipe.
therealchiffonade at 12:49PM on 09/08/09
I agree with @chif--if you're friends with the hostess, I'm sure an extra little gift would be lovely and appreciated. If you're just another name on the guest list, I'd probably stick with a monetary gift alone.
thehostess at 12:33AM on 09/09/09