Originally Posted by
Joe Valencic
Go local and you'll be surprised how much stuff you'll come away with. Oh, and Cardinal Rule #1 when soliciting donation is to ALWAYS REMEMBER THE THANK YOU LETTERS! A simple note will almost guarantee you will get you a donation next year. I know this works because I do it all the time.
BTW, I donate gift certificates for one hour of free labor to a couple of local groups, and have gained new customers once they see the work that I do. It's a form of advertising for me that really does not cost me anything, but pays big dividends. Many local companies do this in our area.
Joe