How to Ask for Small Donations

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Tip 1 - 7 Tips on Asking for Donations—It’s Intimidating, We Get It

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Inga | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - Ask Nicely, Please

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jean - Francois Siteau | permalink

Philanthropy experts offer their advice on what can make or break a charity's chance of success with prospective donors
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For further reading: http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204394804577007843506174390 ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Ask for Gift Donations

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by jenny craven | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - How to Ask for Donations | eHow

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Georgia Perakis | permalink

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]