Everyday someone is begging for money. Additional health
benefits, better deals on car insurance, alumni fundraising, coupons online
shopping, disaster help, shelter animal assistance, old age advantage, deals,
sales….the list goes on and on.
The term ‘robbery’ comes to mind for all these request are
for your money. It may be a kick-starter campaign to raise capitol for a
business start or an investment opportunity with the promise of rewards. It may
be a request for a donation or contribution to a political cause or a
humanitarian effort to feed, clothe, shelter the less fortunate.
The requests come by phone, mail, and social media in a
constant belief that everyone is philanthropic. Throw in a picture of starving
children or the sad eyes of a wet puppy and watch the dollars flow in.
Designate the request from an “American” or “United” or “Veteran” or
“Non-Profit” organization, family, community, society or foundation to give
credibility.
There are so many pleas for money, but who pays for the
mailings, printings, photographs, data research, copy writing and television
commercials. Which organization is the best to help the people flooded in a
hurricane? Which hurricane? What about the wild fires? What about the
earthquakes? What about the refugees? What about the mass shooting victims?
What about the veterans? What about the homeless? What about the opioid
epidemic? What about the elderly? What about racism? What about domestic abuse?
What about inequality? What about…?
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