i would like a donation for a the Anzac Lodge Nursing Home?

Question

i need a donation because the old people sit around always bored and got nothing to do because the budget is $74 a month.. when getting a performer it costs us $60 and where only left with $15. theres not much you can get with $15. we have no support at all and would like some... can i please get some help?

Answer 1

You don't say where you are. The first step in asking for donations is to make sure people understanding what city, state and country in which you are located, what the physical address is of your organization, and a phone number and/or web address for more information. Without this, you won't be getting any donations per your inquiries.

The second step is better defining the need: you say the budget is $74 a month. The budget for what? Do you mean the budget for entertainment? Why is the budget so small? Is the nursing home too cash-strapped for a bigger entertainment budget, or, is it negligent?

There are a lot of clubs and communities of faith (churches, mosques and temples) that would be happy to come to this home to provide free entertainment. Local schools may also be willing to come perform parts of whatever play they have put together, or the school's speech and drama club may be willing to come perform some of its skits. Local dance schools may also be willing to stage a special performance, for free, for the residents. Singing, dance and skits are all available to you, depending on the size of your community, and all are free.

Many nursing homes have had great success with introducing the Wii to its residents. Have you considered visiting local electronics stores and seeing if they would be willing to donate a Wii, plus a person to provide training and technical support to the staff? You would have to provide a lot of information about your residents, and show them how you would ensure that only residents use the Wii -- that it doesn't end up at home with one of the staff or one of the residents' family, for instance. Such a donation, and the adoption of its use by the residents, could generate a lot of interest among the media to do stories about how video games are helping residents.

When making requests for donations, don't sound desperate -- present it as a great opportunity for the club, school, organization or business to do some good, to give back to the community, and to have fun.

Answer 2

I guess, that nursing home is located in the USA. Anyway, an appeal for donation, if advertised in the media like newspapers, magazines, radio, TV etc, fetch far better responses than it is likely to get here. And better still, if you can manage some tax concessions for donors for the amount donated. Best of luck.