Archive for October, 2009
October 18, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Yes, we know that funds are needed for the Asia-Pacific Disasters. But I don’t think UNICEF is setting about appealing for funds in the right way. It spent 72p in postage (individually franked envelope) to send me a total of two sheets of paper (three sides of printing).
What is more, it was sent to an [...]
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October 11, 2009 at 3:48 pm
A ‘catch all’ application for funds comes from the RSPCA. An appealing item of card, which is well laid out, asks for a cheque/PO, credit card payment – or up to £3 in pound coins. There are slots in the card where the coins can be stuck. My guess is that quite a numbr of [...]
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October 4, 2009 at 3:12 pm
It appears that charities don’t always realise that, when asking for funds, the letter needs to inspire confidence in the organisation – apart from everything else.
Not much confidence has been engendered by UK Sports Association. Its letter was addressed to Mr …. and the salutation was Dear Ms …..
As a recipient, with no previous knowledge [...]
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