Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Too Many Donation Requests? How To Say No While Still Giving Back - Forbes

Too Many Donation Requests? How To Say No While Still Giving Back - Forbes: When planning a charity event, coordinators will often seek donations from various businesses. And though your startup would like to help a good cause, it may not be the right time to do so, for whatever reason. As entrepreneurs, a very common dilemma we face is knowing when and how to politely decline donation requests. However, it is possible to turn many fundraiser donation requests you decline into a win-win situation for both parties: increased marketing and lead generation for your company, and support for a worthy cause.

If you don’t know how to say “no,” here’s how to keep your business sense straight, your conscience clear and your philanthropic relations peaceful:

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