I've had issues with this particular non-profit group that keeps calling. I think they're called Non-Profit services and apparently several groups contract through them. They have been an incredible nuisance. I don't like being called for charitable donations and I don't like what almost feels like harassment from this particular group. When I offer a certain amount they tell me that I can't offer that little and to send more. Are you serious? If you're asking for donations you accept whatever you get. A minimum donation? Whoever heard of such? Their mailings can't possibly cost them more than $10. If so they need to change agencies.
So today the man hung up on me when I asked him to take me off their calling list. Now I don't feel at all guilty about my impressions of this group. They really are hurting whatever causes they are representing.
I will continue supporting Christian Children's Fund and my veterans groups. My passion truly lies with these two groups. I also am beginning to support my local food bank. It's amazing, but for every $1 donated they get $12 worth of food.
Charitable Causes
September 17th, 2007 at 08:36 pm
September 18th, 2007 at 07:10 am 1190095809
A great place to do research on charities is Guidestar - www.guidestar.org. You do have to register, but its free. They can tell you what % of gifts go to fundraising - generally anything above 20-25% is a red flag - and can give you a list of scam agencies that sound like your non-profit.
September 25th, 2007 at 01:03 am 1190678636