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7 Tips on Asking for Donations—It’s Intimidating, We Get It More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Inga | permalink
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When it comes to asking for donations, most of us head for the hills. It’s intimidating to ask other people to donate. Here's how to take the pressure off.

For further reading: http://www.nonprofithub.org/fundraising/7-tips-on-asking-for-donations-its-intimidating-we-get-it/ ^[1]

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Ask Nicely, Please More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Jean - Francois Siteau | permalink
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Philanthropy experts offer their advice on what can make or break a charity's chance of success with prospective donors
Tags: political,general news,charitable giving,personal finance,spending,shopping

For further reading: http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204394804577007843506174390 ^[2]

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How to Ask for Gift Donations More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by jenny craven | permalink
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As a working professional and a parent, I get asked to donate money for gifts all the time.

For further reading: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/communication/how-to-ask-for-gift-donations ^[3]

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How to Ask for Donations | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Georgia Perakis | permalink
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Asking for a donation generally requires careful planning, developing personal relationships, making specific requests and engaging donors. During the planning stage, successful student fundraisers identify past, likely and potential supporters and prepare a quick but compelling way to introduce the donation opportunity and explain why donations...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4425378_ask-donations.html ^[4]

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1. http://www.nonprofithub.org/fundraising/7-tips-on-asking-for-donations-its-intimidating-we-get-it/

2. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204394804577007843506174390

3. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/communication/how-to-ask-for-gift-donations

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_4425378_ask-donations.html