Donating to Charities
09-24-2011, 08:45 AM
#42
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Posts: 5,120
We get the same calls. Also, I get e-mails from companies I never heard of. It tells you that if you want your name taken off the list, to "click here". I do that and you have to leave your e-mail. I'm always afraid that, when I do this, they'll send my e-mail to other organizations.
Also, when I get requests for donations in the mail, and I send one, I get requests for them about every 3 months, which makes me not want to donate to them ever again.
Also, when I get requests for donations in the mail, and I send one, I get requests for them about every 3 months, which makes me not want to donate to them ever again.
09-24-2011, 09:00 AM
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
Originally Posted by bluteddi
I write on the request ( or if they hace a phone # or fax # on the form) to remove my name from their listing.. Legally they are supposed to do so, if u verbal or in writing to remove ur name... some do , some do not...
More, than likely u will again be on everyones list..... one reason, if we choose to donate cash.. we do so in cash..... we can not afford to donate enough to tax deduct so we do not need a recp't
More, than likely u will again be on everyones list..... one reason, if we choose to donate cash.. we do so in cash..... we can not afford to donate enough to tax deduct so we do not need a recp't
09-24-2011, 09:18 AM
#45
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vermont
Posts: 6,985
Originally Posted by selm
Originally Posted by jad1044
The one that works best for me is just lay the phone down - when you hear the long ringing tone, you know they hung up and you did not waste your time listening, arguing or explaining a thing....... they don't usually call back
I agree, why is it so hard to hang up? Are we afraid they will think we are rude? HEY - they are the ones who called us to ask for money, to me that is rude.
And don't forget, the mailing labels are great for giving your name and address, like when you are filling in a form for a door prize. Keep some in your purse.
09-24-2011, 09:51 AM
#47
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 272
The phone calls and mail make me feel less than charitable. My husband asks callers what % actually goes to the program or cause. By law, they have to tell you. One caller was so proud that 14% goes to the children! Can you imagine! I think some are scammers and need to get a real job.
09-24-2011, 01:45 PM
#50
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 670
Here in Australia someone is always calling to ask for money or to sell raffle tickets, I do feel sorry that worthy causes have to do this but both my hubby and I give at least $100.00 per month via direct debit to charities. I explain this to the caller, if they still persist I tell them I am the cleaning lady and the "Lady of the House" is indisposed for at least six months.
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