When a call is received soliciting donations for a worthy cause such as , Cancer research, Veterans , Children, Homeless, Police, Firefighters etc. I listen patiently, respond like Im extremely interested, and ask the following question.
Thats great, I'm really excited to help! What percentage of my donation goes directly to this worthy cause?
So far out of the few hundred times I've asked the question the highest % was 20% and the lowest was 15%. So anywhere between 80% and 85% administration fee.
Until the call I received yesterday, soliciting funds to help the first responders.
When I asked my question, the very polite person on the other end of the line replied.............
"Well sir ............All of the proceeds we collect go towards the expenses associated with running this drive."
Before I could even get a word out........ He hung up.
Of course I had to call back immediately, to find out why my call was dropped, but was greeted by a recording with only two options.
1. Press 1 if you do not wish to donate to this
fundraiser
2. Press 2 to end this call.
100% Administrative Fee?
Paulie
Paulie, you're more patient then me---I just hang up with about the same amount of calls you get. Usually around supper time!!
Have a great Thanksgiving all
