in relationship with principal gifts fund raising.
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Info on PDF file is very useful.\nread that one.
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Well, explain to them what you are explaining to us- that if they wish to give Christmas gifts, cash would be the most convenient (sp?).
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as long as you are giving them away in the spirit of charity who cares who gets em. I would rather give to a needy person than to a place that will make money off of my donated stuff.
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Give them to charity and use it as a tax write off as chartiable contribution. Come on that is about the only way you will get money off them.
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According to the Better Business Bureau's "Wise Giving Alliance" (give.org), Christian Children's Fund (CCF) meets the Twenty Standards for Charity Accountability.  For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, 81.32% of funds actually went to active projects; 11.19% went to pay for more fundraising; and 7.48% went to pay administrative costs.  That's pretty good.   \n\nThe American Institute of Philanthropy (CharityWatch.org) gave it an A.  Check the site below for other worthwhile charities.\n\nhttp://charityreports.give.org/Public/Report.aspx?CharityID=2338\nhttp://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html#childsp
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Sell "Holiday Grams", it would be a short note that the sender writes and xmas lollipop sent to someone in their class (say like 2nd period on Dec 15th). Charge two or three dollars. My school used to do this to raise money during each major holiday
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You already have the answer. "The funding is expected from the generous Christian community."  Make it official.  Write grant requests.  Contact foundations and churches.  Search Amazon.com for fundraising books.  Try contacting the creators of some other independent spiritual movies and ask them for help is coming up with a plan.
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I think in your own community. Food banks and Christmas toys for the underprivileged kids. Stuff like that!
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A gift card to his favorite store.
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Pushing the envelope.
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They have a responsibility to prove that the money was given out to the recipient. If they cannot provide the paperwork, ask for the money back.
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No, I think it's a good thing.  Sure they might get paid for it, sure they could donate the money themselves, but it also draws the attention of everyone else to make donations too.  More people are likely to donate to X charity because X celebrity, who they like, did it.  It also brings more awareness to some of the smaller charities that don't get much spotlight or notice.
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You get a new govinor as a present
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how about a gift certificate to a hardware store or a restaurant.
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Christian Childern's Fund is legit. I get handwritten letters and photos from the family. I also have verification from them that their monetary gifts for like Christmas and birthdays and things get through to them in full without being skimmed. The monthly donation goes to the local program the kid is in to fund their daily meals, education etc., not directly into the kids hands. It is worth it. The website is www.christianchildrensfund.org
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People who donate money want to get a little bit something in return even if it's a night of dinner, dancing and socializing or even a run at the golf course. It makes them feel better to part with their hard-earned cash when they're enjoying themselves. Plus, there's a bit of competition going on between the benefactors so the foundation/charity gets more donations. If others give a huge amount, the others will be pressured into matching that amount lest they be called a cheapskate.
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It would depend on the type gift. If it is a book ,or music, or something like that it could be either one. If it is something more personal like flowers, jewelry, or lingerie it is definitely something more than friendship they are after. \n\nSome people give because they want something, some because they have done something wrong & they want to try to compensate, others [far & few between] because they are just genorous. \nIf they wanted you for more of than a friend there would probably be other signs as well.