Post by iowgirl on Aug 26, 2014 13:20:58 GMT
I have no plans to participate in the ice bucket challenge - although I do feel the ALS foundation is certainly a worthy cause and am happy to see them get the donations they are getting.
My issue with donations to most charities is how much they then pester me for MORE money. I wonder if they don't spend more money trying to get me to donate again. A simple yearly request is fine, but it becomes much more than that. I know they sold my info to other groups also.
I was burned on PBS and Red Cross. I wanted to support them and gave them donations, but I spent years getting mail and phone calls from them for MORE money. It was to the point that I stopped all donations to them and every other charity. I only give local now and as anonymous. I generously support my local volunteer fire departments, school fundraisers, families in need, and other area projects.
If I gave $10 or $100 to ALS, will I be under a constant barrage for more more more? Will they then in turn sell my info so others can start the calls and mail too?
My issue with donations to most charities is how much they then pester me for MORE money. I wonder if they don't spend more money trying to get me to donate again. A simple yearly request is fine, but it becomes much more than that. I know they sold my info to other groups also.
I was burned on PBS and Red Cross. I wanted to support them and gave them donations, but I spent years getting mail and phone calls from them for MORE money. It was to the point that I stopped all donations to them and every other charity. I only give local now and as anonymous. I generously support my local volunteer fire departments, school fundraisers, families in need, and other area projects.
If I gave $10 or $100 to ALS, will I be under a constant barrage for more more more? Will they then in turn sell my info so others can start the calls and mail too?
