[Foundation-l] Re: fundraising proposal #1

Anthere anthere9 at yahoo.com
Mon Jul 12 00:33:11 UTC 2004



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

Why not a neat online request ? Such as an email ? It would certainly 
lower the costs and allow to contact people from several countries.





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