fund-raising

[SonicBOOM]

is it right to ask people for money? I ask this because I'm currently doing an internship and the pastor [a man i highly respect btw] is asking me to go around to people I know and ask them for money, yet I feel this is sooooo wrong. Now... i understand churches and ministries need to have SOME means to support what they do... but is asking random people for money really the best way to do it? isn't there another? I feel really confused about this.

 

[Lynden1000]

No, I don't think there's anything wrong with churches asking for money. They really have no other choice. As non-profits, they rely on donations to pay the bills and continue meeting the needs of the congregation.

From a business perspective, however, I don't think the pastor is being very wise in asking you to solicit more funds for the church. As an intern, you're not really in the best position to make a case to potential donors. This is something *he* and the key leaders in the church need to do.

 

[Nithavela]

As long as you ask nicely, lie about the cause and use the money with care, there is nothing wrong with it.

Sadly, this never happens.

 

[SonicBOOM]

From a business perspective, however, I don't think the pastor is being very wise in asking you to solicit more funds for the church. As an intern, you're not really in the best position to make a case to potential donors. This is something *he* and the key leaders in the church need to do.

thanks this helps ease some of the expectations. I've never really done anything like this before. So it helps me be ok with my fears and worries. I think I'm still gonna try and do it.... but it's kind of hard because I don't have any experience at all with this. So i think I'm fine with the fact that I'm not exactly "an expert" with this whole idea.

As long as you ask nicely, lie about the cause and use the money with care, there is nothing wrong with it.

Sadly, this never happens.

yeah.... and this is why I think it's so hard to do this free of fear. The "salesman" is by far the most untrusted person on the planet [and for good reason]

 

[RavenPoe]

Being a salesman doesn't require lying and deceit, unfortunately too many people are selfish and make it so. I am proud to say I've been an HONEST salesperson for two years now.

My job before this one? Going door to door to raise money for the environment. It's okay to ask for money so long as it is done respectfully and honestly.