I need to raise $4,000 for cherity by the begining of summer 08. What is the best way to do this besides asking people directly for it? I don't like asking people directly for money. Thanks
2007-02-06 15:19:19 · 7 answers · asked by runningirl1987 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Engage a professionals and most probably they will take a cut out of the total sum.
2007-02-06 15:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Cakebread 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'Runningirl', eh? I'm assuming that you like to run. How about you become a 'running consultant'? Here's what you do:
First, advertise. Tell people all the races and runs that you've ever been in. Tell people what it's done for your health, how good it makes you feel, and what it can do for their health.
Next, over 12 months you find 100 people, charge them $40 each for your expertise. When they're running, you watch their form. Are their knees high enough, are they sprinting too much at the start, or are they not drinking enough water - whatever! You're the runner, you're the one who knows!
Next, be honest! Tell people that you're doing this for charity, tell them how much you've raised, and you might as well keep it in an interest-bearing account. By the time that summer 2008 rolls around - BAMMO! - you've got your $4000!
It's gonna take work, but I'm sure that you can do it!
2007-02-06 15:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do yourself a huge favor-- read "One Minute Millionaire" by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen (?). This book is a fun read because it has a story on a character that is trying to do the same thing you are doing and mixes it in w/ real valuable ways to make that money. Seriously, I dont drop names of books often, but if I were in your shoes I would check this out so you can have the right mindset and then your subconsious does the rest.
2007-02-06 15:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Siege 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
firstly I would encourage the charty to get listed on ebay and then people selling on ebay can donate some or all of their auction earnings to the charity. You could ask people to donate items rather than money and then sell them on ebay or have a garage sale. You could set up a free blog with details about the charity and add a paypal button to donate money (Although I am not a charity I have this on my blog http://turnonepoundintoonemillion.blogspot.com) so if you need help in doing this please let me know.
2007-02-06 21:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by topsyandtimbooks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought about fundraising? You could organise a fete. Just an idea.
2007-02-06 20:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lil_Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take that 4K and invest in some spelling courses!
2007-02-06 15:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by CEESONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selling certain illegal substances or yourself. Then you'll have the money even quicker!
2007-02-06 15:28:40 · answer #7 · answered by petenick_1984 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋