March 25, 2006
How Expensive is it to Learn? Why Must Charities Spam?
giveto.psu.edu/AnnualFund/LionLine/
So a few thoughts...
Love the words "One of the premiere calling centers in the nation"... they almost make cold calling sound prestigious.
My roommate gets cheaper in state tuition, put extra into the GI bill, and it did not cover his college costs. WTF is that? And why must the college cold call to be adequately funded?
Why must charities punish those who give to them by spamming them. Sure it is nice to hear the cause, but it is frustrating to give to charities only to get cold called frequently or direct mail pieces ever month. I know I am giving what I want to give right now, and that the frequent direct mail pieces to me are just causing money to be wasted instead of going where I wanted to.
Posted at March 25, 2006 5:03 AMRoger that,
I share your sentiments completely. Now when I give a few bucks to a charity online, I follow up with an immediate email to MAKE SURE they don't contact me via email or especially snail mail.
Still, this only works 1/2 the time.
It breaks my heart so see my donation wasted on postage for more donations.
PS: Sorry dude, but crunchy peanut butter is the best : )
