I dont want to sound rude when asking people for money for charity instead of presents, can you help me with wording to include in my invitations.
2006-10-11 23:46:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"There is no need to bring me a present, but I'd appreciate if you donated some money to ________ instead."
"If you were thinking of buying me a present I'd like to suggest donating to ________ instead."
Something like that maybe. In any case, I don't think it will come across as rude at all. I actually admire people who encourage people to donate to charities instead of buying a present. :)
Happy upcoming birthday by the way.
2006-10-12 02:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by undir 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mentioning an expectation of gifts in an invitation at all is considered somewhat rude, even if it is for a charity. You could just donate whatever presents you get to the Goodwill or something... however, if you are only inviting close friends or family you might be able to get away with it. Also, you could just say you don't want gifts at all in the invite, and then maybe have a donation jar for the charity at your party.
2006-10-12 07:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by KdS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds rude assuming that they are going to bring a gift in the first place! Why not make a small speech at the party and see if the group of you can come up with some fun way of raising money for your chosen charity, a good way for all of you to have fun on a Saturday or Sunday.
2006-10-13 04:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by Breeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear So and So,
You are invited to ---------- 40th Birthday Party, on
Dec. 4th. at 7:00 pm.
This year all (he or she) wants is to be able to help someone else this year, so instead of presents, I thought it would be nice to take donations from all (his or her) friends and make a donation to the chairty of (his or her) choice.
Thank you, and will see you at the PARTY.
2006-10-12 07:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by marvs36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say "can you make a charity donation instead of getting me a present for my 40th birthday, Thank you."
2006-10-12 13:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them about one of those charities where you can buy a goat/chicken to send to poorer countries (i think oxfam does that sort of thing), you will receive a card saying what was brought and it will make people more likely to actually donate money instead of just pretending they have! Plus it will be more fun for your guests to decide what they want to buy you, and will make their donation seem more personal.
2006-10-12 08:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Nikita21 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am fortunate enough to have all the material things I need, so instead of buying me a gift I would love it if you would donate to [insert name of charity].
2006-10-12 09:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by TC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
okie if the invitation is going to be sent by you in wordings then it is good. it will owrk out...
just invite your friends for a party and down below
put a line like ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ and say them that you would like to contribute all your gifts to charity institutions and it would be great if these gifts are in form on money. as there is not substitute for money but money can be substituted for all the other materials..
By the way Good Attitude ;-)
2006-10-12 06:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by bobby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sally would prefer to have any gifts donated to _______
Sally would like to honor her birthday by having monetary gifts donated to_____________
You can change the wording, but you get the idea...
2006-10-12 08:43:03 · answer #9 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as i just want you to come along and have a good evening only presents given in donation form to ********** charity will be acepted.
thank you.
2006-10-12 06:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by Roo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋