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| Topic Started: Dec 31 2013, 06:04 AM (476 Views) | |
| goldengal | Dec 31 2013, 06:04 AM Post #1 |
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For years I have been giving to quite a few charities, but recently have cut back considerably. Instead of quarterly, I only donate now once or twice a year. There is one particular charity that has always been high on my list. When I received the last couple of requests, they have shown the amount of my donations yearly from 2010 thru 2013. Of course, they have decreased. I still made a donation, but this ticked me off. Take care, Pat |
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| Dana | Dec 31 2013, 06:13 AM Post #2 |
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WWS Hummingbird Guru & Wildlife photographer extrordinaire
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From one story here, another there and more in the news, somehow it seems that donations are down all over this year. How that can be in this land of plenty? What the charity you mention above has done was likely an act of desperation. |
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| goldengal | Dec 31 2013, 06:18 AM Post #3 |
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Mistress, House of Dogs
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Probably Dana, and I am glad I still made a donation. However, I do not like to see that they are keeping such close tabs on me. No other charity has done the same - so far. Take care, Pat |
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| Darcie | Dec 31 2013, 06:40 AM Post #4 |
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Pat, that sort of thing would tick me off also. A few years ago I did a long and involved 'look see' at the organizations I had been donating to. Some were very popular but sure did not come up as worthy of any donation in my thinking. The ones I donate to I do so anonymously because the small savings in taxes is not worth it. I don't like being kept track of like that. |
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| angora | Dec 31 2013, 07:02 AM Post #5 |
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WWS Book Club Coordinator
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I wouldn't see it as a problem. However, if you do maybe you should let them know. They might be doing their organization more harm than good with this new policy. |
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| Trotsky | Dec 31 2013, 07:24 AM Post #6 |
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I know how well some people running charities are paid. Thus, I am always suspect of FOR WHOM a charity is run. And I usually keep my pennies |
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| Durgan | Dec 31 2013, 07:40 AM Post #7 |
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One seldom hears directly from the recipients of charity. I might add this is the same for much medical intervention. Effectiveness is often advertising hype and one cannot really determine the truth. Periodically a feel good, pathos article appears in the media with all the bells and whistles. I suggest community charity is a 19 century hang over where those that had it all could satisfy their conscience instead of raising the living wage. Clear accountability is sadly lacking, sort of like politicians expense expenditures. At best a small dusting of snow where a downfall is required for snow sports. |
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| angora | Dec 31 2013, 11:37 AM Post #8 |
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WWS Book Club Coordinator
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The point I am making is this: If it bothers you, do something about it. This charity may be a wonderful force...we don't know what it is, you didn't say. But, you are a supporter and the charity has done something you don't like. It is only fair to them and to you to let them know there is a problem. Then the ball is in their court. |
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| swing | Dec 31 2013, 12:00 PM Post #9 |
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In my experience charities come to their long time supporters when their numbers are down, hoping for additional $. I think it was in poor taste to do a comparison of yearly donations. This indicates to me they want/need more $$! I would be of a mind to inform them "you give what you can afford" each year. Please in future refrain from the yearly comparables! My husband donates to the Wildlife federation and our local SPCA monthly! They quite often send out additional letters for more cash! This ticks me off, but thus far they haven't done comparables that I know of. Edited by swing, Dec 31 2013, 12:02 PM.
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| haili | Jan 1 2014, 01:14 AM Post #10 |
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Charities sell their donor lists to other charities and they keep sending letters to donors. Unless you need the deduction for income tax, it's better to give anonymously IMO. |
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| angora | Jan 1 2014, 03:17 AM Post #11 |
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We check with the charities we support to be sure that they don't sell or lend their donors lists. |
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| haili | Jan 1 2014, 06:27 AM Post #12 |
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I was at a fundraising workshop put on by professional fundraisers and the speaker said that most charities sell their lists. I guess you have to check with them to know for sure. I know that when I gave to one or two I was deluged by every cause you can imagine. I've been throwing those requests out for the past few years and haven't been getting as many lately. |
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| goldengal | Jan 1 2014, 07:45 AM Post #13 |
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Mistress, House of Dogs
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Oh I am sure they sell our names Haili as there have been weeks I have had 4 or 5 requests for donations, and 3 of them charities I have never given to or even aware of. I have been pondering how one gives anonymously online, and was surprised to see one has to set up an anonymous email account: http://www.ehow.com/how_6174723_send-money-anonymously-online.html If one sent a cheque by mail, it would not be anonymous since all our info is on our cheques, and I doubt they would let a donor slip by and not be notified of need in the future. In actual fact, unless one is giving very generous donations (put me down for a no), it does not make a significant difference in income tax whatsoever, and that is not why I give. I find more and more I am helping people I know who are going through bad times so have much less for charities plus as has been said, I have checked out the percentage some CEOs take, and I no longer feel I am helping people. Take care, Pat |
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| haili | Jan 2 2014, 12:35 AM Post #14 |
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There's always the Sally Ann kettle! You can also drop in and give cash or gift cards. |
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| goldengal | Jan 2 2014, 01:16 AM Post #15 |
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Mistress, House of Dogs
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I always do, and at the same time tell them I have just sent a cheque which I also always do. They have been high on my list for many years so much so that they send me two requests for donations each campaign. lol Take care, Pat |
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