What is the best way to go about asking for corporate donations for smaller charities?
I work with St. Vincent de Paul and we are looking to raise $20,000 to help send children in our community to summer camp. Last year we didnt need donations, but the help that we received last year has pulled out and we need to raise the money. As a charity, at most we can afford to put in $1600 from our own funds. I would love to just raise the entire amount and not dip into our own funds so that our money can be used for other things. We have a letter drafted out with official letterhead but I am having a heck of a time getting out there in front of the people who need to see it.
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Answer 1 :
It's been my experience that you just ask. Try to find someone who is willing to work with you a little rather than just tossing it in. e-mail the p.r. rep and tell them you're soliciting donations for a charity and see what they suggest you do. I admit I'm not an expert, but getting someone in the business on your side seems like a good place to start.
Answer 2 :
My company has a community service comittee that they basically force new employees to be on. so i have to actually seek out charities so we can have events. I'm sure some other companies have this type of thing too. You can call, explain yourself, and ask if there is a Community Service or Social Commitee that takes care of charity events. If they don't you might ask simply to speak to the person who's usually in charge of organizing events. they might not have a designated person, but in my experience most places have this "chearleader"- type employee that just likes to get everyone involved in something -- you know-- that one co-worker that is always smiling and tries to make you sign up for the christmas potluck.
I work with St. Vincent de Paul and we are looking to raise $20,000 to help send children in our community to summer camp. Last year we didnt need donations, but the help that we received last year has pulled out and we need to raise the money. As a charity, at most we can afford to put in $1600 from our own funds. I would love to just raise the entire amount and not dip into our own funds so that our money can be used for other things. We have a letter drafted out with official letterhead but I am having a heck of a time getting out there in front of the people who need to see it.
Other - Arts & Humanities - 2 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
It's been my experience that you just ask. Try to find someone who is willing to work with you a little rather than just tossing it in. e-mail the p.r. rep and tell them you're soliciting donations for a charity and see what they suggest you do. I admit I'm not an expert, but getting someone in the business on your side seems like a good place to start.
Answer 2 :
My company has a community service comittee that they basically force new employees to be on. so i have to actually seek out charities so we can have events. I'm sure some other companies have this type of thing too. You can call, explain yourself, and ask if there is a Community Service or Social Commitee that takes care of charity events. If they don't you might ask simply to speak to the person who's usually in charge of organizing events. they might not have a designated person, but in my experience most places have this "chearleader"- type employee that just likes to get everyone involved in something -- you know-- that one co-worker that is always smiling and tries to make you sign up for the christmas potluck.
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