[Foundation-l] fundraising proposal #1

Mon Jul 12 15:37:16 UTC 2004

Just as a point of reference, I do keep a list like this of every
paper check that I have received, and the additional data is available
from paypal on everyone else.

It is my intention at year end to send a professional thank-you letter
to everyone who has donated in the past, telling them what we did with
the money, and include a self-addressed envelope to the Foundation in
case they are happy enough to donate again.

--Jimbo

daniwo59 at aol.com wrote:

> Given the increasing costs of hardware in Mav's report, it seems as if we 
> have to begin taking drastic measures to keep up to speed withour growth. One 
> possibility is that we begin compiling a snail mail list of potential donors, to 
> whom we begin sending out solicitations. Donation requests would be small 
> ($5-$50), but this might provide some income over the coming months. Of course, 
> printing and postage would be costly, but this would be an initial investment 
> with hoped-for returns. Costs would include printing of a letter, postage, and a 
> postage-paid return envelope and form. 
> 
> While I am not enthralled with this idea, it does work with other charities. 
> What do other people think? 
> 
> Danny

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