Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Crickets or Cookies?

Part of assembling a really enjoyable experience for our donor base means giving you what you want. In order to do that, I have to ask a few questions every once in a while.

For those who know me well, you know that this isn't some pointless exercise. I do actually listen to advice and certainly try to apply it whenever possible. Naturally, with a specific agenda before us, we cannot always embrace every idea, but I vow to you that we always listen and weigh each suggestion on its own merit.

So then, I have some questions for you... all of you.

The first question is this:

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM CHARITIES...
CRICKETS OR COOKIES?

When you give (and I'm assuming you do), what are your deepest, personal expectations? Are you genuinely happy if the gift is received by nothing more than a lonely audience of crickets chirping, or do you expect some sort of token in return (i.e. do you want a "cookie")?

There is no right or wrong answer. No one is looking over your shoulder. Just tell the truth... and be specific [rubs hands together menacingly].

If you're fine with getting no response from a charity, then say so. If you'd like a "thank you" card or some other token of appreciation (or acknowledgment), then that's fine too. Just tell me, cause I wanna know what you think!

The bottom line here is, this thing we are doing is a joint effort. Any great thing requires CO-operation.

So please, leave a comment (even an anonymous one if you feel more comfortable). I genuinely want to know what you think.

4 comments:

Emlynsmommy said...

The times that I've donated to charities and received some sort of token (a sticker, a note, etc) I've always had the thought, "Who's paying for THIS???" I would much rather I simply saw the fruits of the charity working as it is intended, not needlessly spending time or money on something I'm not going to remember in a day or two anyway.

Jon M. said...

Nothing needed or wanted. I agree with E's mommy... I'd appreciate it more if nothing was given and the money was used for the cause.

A "thank you" email would be nice, if capability exists to do so.

T and T Livesay said...

Each time I give, I like to get a trip to Disney World or a new car.

Clix said...

I just like to be kept informed about what's going on.

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