You’ve heard it.

“I hate asking people for money!” “I can’t stand begging!” “I refuse to ask my friends to give.”

Maybe it was a board member. Maybe it was one of the leadership team. Oh, I hope it wasn’t your Executive Director!

Maybe we’re getting this response because of the way we’re framing it.”

Asking brings up images of asking mom and dad for money for the movies. “Please, please, please!” Or trying to get the bank or worse a friend to give us a loan. We felt like they had all the power. We felt little and helpless. Who wants to repeat that?

What if we change that picture? What if we say:

We have something wonderful. It’s what you’ve always wanted. (We know because we’ve been listening to what you value. You’ve told us what you care about. ) We’re doing good: feeding the children, housing the homeless, rescuing kittens, cleaning the ocean. We’re making the world a better place, and you can help.

You’re invited!

Want to be part of this? We’ll deliver meals, pick up plastic, feed the kittens, or build the houses – but we need you. We need your help.

Here’s all the good we can do – together.

Let’s do this!