What would make you want to donate to a charity?

Question

I am fundraising and want to produce a letter that will make people stand up and take notice and bring in the max amount of donations for the registered charity I am supporting. In an age when people are bombarded with various causes and have their own financial difficulties I can use some pointers. (Not event ideas),

Answer 1

First, ask people who you already know. Write the letter in a very personal way: why do you support this charity? What are they doing to solve the problem? If it's a letter to your friends, tell them how much you gave and what that will 'buy' -- for instance, "It costs $28.40 to send a child to camp for a day, so I gave $56.80 to send a kid for two days." Suggest some amounts for them to give. Don't be afraid of a long letter, up to four pages, if that's how long it takes to tell the story -- a lot of people think it has to be just one page. Also include a way for them to respond: an envelope that goes back to the charity, for example. If you can tell the story of one person who was helped, that works great, especially if you can include a picture.
Good luck!

Answer 2

I donated $a hundred to worldwide innovative and prescient final Christmas for the acquisition of a goat for a family members in Africa, as my mum and dad' Christmas present (via fact i'm a student, won't be able to spend plenty, and that they are not materialistic besides). I regarded at charities on line from a disinterested website and that that they had: A) a stable attractiveness, B) a great style of the money that I sent them (eighty%? something like that) could relatively bypass in direction of the acquisition of the goat. the actuality that they're a Christian charity is beside the point (additionally, something Alex Trebek helps won't be able to be all undesirable, speaking as a dyed-in-the-wool Jeopardy buff.) They have been between those with the suitable assure that my money could be spent the place it grow to be mandatory, and the goat grow to be via fact of soppy motives (family members used to run a goat farm), so it worked out perfect. I spend $264 each year if my math is right ($22/month) on non-religious charity, and $50 final 3 hundred and sixty 5 days went to the podunk animal shelter the place my mum and dad are (incidental charity spending), so I spend greater on non-religious than religious. I do keep on the Salvation military sometimes, and used to paintings there too.

Answer 3

3 things that have worked for me.

1 - Create fundraising options that fit in with people's lives, don't just ask for money. If people get something out of it, too, they get on board quickly. You can do this by tying in your request with % off deals from local companies, or use an online service like http://www.myopenhands.com or http://www.charitymall.com

2 - The second technique that I always use is a clear connection between their donation and the results of the charities work. In other words, instead of saying, "please donate $100 to our cause", you can say "your $100 donation saves the lives of 4 puppies", etc. People want to have a direct connection to the positive impact you are making.

3 - If you are approaching businesses for donations, as opposed to individuals, give them advertising opportunities from it. Any exposure you give them as advertising is really valuable to them, and businesses will pay for it. It is not uncommon to have a $250-$500 donation to be a named sponsor that can hang a banner at a charity event.

Answer 4

Agreed ZZhoundZZ. Thanks for posting. It is an ugly reality that needs to be exposed.
I give to animal rights before any other. As my mum would say, someone will take up for people, but animals need and deserve the help as much. That is why I BOYCOTT any company that tests on animals. Iams is one such company. Sickening to view! And they want to make money on our animal food money.
As far as the question at hand. I generally trash the most of them. I would never get round to reading the letters. If there is not clear return addy I am interested in, I do not open the envelope.
So, your first challenge is to get people to open the envelope.
After that, tell the truth. Some will respond, some will not. If your mailing list is specific, then you will probably have more at least willing to read the letter.
I would gladly give more specific pointers, but can not without knowing what sort of charity you are working for.
Respectfully,
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"

Answer 5

Most of the English have had a pet in their time. Why don't you just talk about the love the pet gives to it's owner. The joy they give you when you're feeling low. How they never judge you for the wrong done in your life.

I'd give to your charity if it's for animals. I only give for animals. You're not getting the help you need really, but at least you know everyone is for it.

Good luck. You could have a picture of an animal and write as if it is the animal speaking?

Answer 6

The first of every month! i give to the cats protection league by direct debit. Thing is it doesnt matter how the message is put over i wont give to anything else. I've seen the NSPCC ads with the sickly looking kids or the ones for children in Africa etc. etc. etc. and im totally unmoved, show me the RSPCA one with the dead kitten or the ones left in a box in the alley and im blubbing in seconds. It all boils down to what pushes peoples buttons, doesn't matter how shocking an ad is if its for kids i just ignore it, i bloody hate kids - therefore unmoved, especially to my wallet, on the other hand i like cats (especially cute ickle kittens) so much that the CPL gets £50 a month to help look after the little darlings.

Good luck - unless its for kids in which case - pah

Answer 7

Just an idea but maybe by answering your own question and I'm not being rude if you tell people why you are willing to give time money to this particular charity they might be able to relate to that and feel like giving

Answer 8

i am english and will only donate to a charity which all proceeds stay in england, and to a worthwhile cause,

children animals cancer research things like that.

as forthe rest of the world and the starving millions across the globe, as ignorant as it might seem, i will not and never will pay a penny for their plight as we have all these things here and their own governments have money they just quite often misuse the money they have.

Answer 9

One penny in the pound goes to charity,,who creams off the other 99p

Answer 10

Cause someday it could be me on the receiving end, "Life's full of funny twists and turns" as my mother used to say !