Are charities becoming more pushy to make people donate to charity?

I am conducting research for my critical research for media studies at college and I would like to ask people's opinions if they agree with the statement that charities are becoming increasingly pushy in pressuring people to donate to charity. Does anyone think that the media has any responsibility for this at all? Has anyone ever donated to charity, or said they couldn't and been made to feel bad or guilty?

Please share your experiences and views - it would be very much appreciated! Asked by Katie1990 36 months ago Similar questions: charities pushy make people donate charity Society.

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Yes... ...but, I would say more "aggressive" than "pushy". I have given to charitable organizations over the years. I have received and continue to receive numerous solicitations--from institutions I have supported, currently support, or have never heard of.

I perceive these solicitations have increased in frequency over the past couple months. There is always a seasonal spike in charitable giving, thanks to Christmas coming at the end of the year and thanks to IRS tax laws. But, the aggressiveness of some charities this year is greater than in the past.

Of course, this is a subjective reading. I haven’t been counting the number of mailings, email messages, and telephone calls I receive by charity. And, the organizations have always been polite and respectful, never "pushy" in the negative sense of that word.

Why is this happening? Many people generously give as much as they can afford to give. But, in extremely difficult times like these, when millions are unemployed and families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table for their children, not for profit charities are extremely vulnerable.

If they do nothing, they will see huge drops in charitable giving, potentially threatening the quality of their programs and even the viability of their organizations. So, the smart organizations ramp up their solicitations and started doing so earlier than usual. I don’t see a strong media connection to these recent observations.

The media hasn’t much of a role in my charitable giving. I guess the media can choose to increase public awareness of horrible conflicts around the world--Darfur, other African genocides, the aftermath of Katrina, etc. --and that might spur more people to contribute to organizations providing relief to the millions of victims affected. But, I consider that a very good thing.

Unfortunately, the media likes bad news, breaking news. They get bored with a situation quickly, though, and move on to the next crisis. Meanwhile, there are still Katrina victims who are suffering unbeknownst to the rest of us.

As the world becomes a smaller place with technology advances, we become more aware of the well being of all our neighbors around the world. It is up to us to decide whether we choose to try to help our neighbors.So, decide what you can afford to give, select the charities that are aligned with your views, and then be sure to make your contributions this year. These organizations are in tremendously great need of support.

The weakest and most helpless in our world can only depend on the good will of these organizations. They have been written off by so many powerful governmental and business institutions. If you want your dollars to be maximized, pay close attention to the efficiency ratios of these charities.

Some like the International Rescue Committee and Americares have had very efficient operations for years, using almost all of your contribution for programs (as opposed to for overhead expenses). I hope this helps. Sources: Several decades of experience .

People are so ignorant. I think charities have every right to pressure people into donating. People are so ignorant to issues going on right under their noses and if it wasnt for the media people would not even bother to donate.

I think everyone should be donatig as much as they possibly can.

1 The poor economy tends to effect charities even greater than other businesses...when people have to cut back charities do not tend to see as much giving...so they need to be more aggressive to get money for their cause.

The poor economy tends to effect charities even greater than other businesses...when people have to cut back charities do not tend to see as much giving...so they need to be more aggressive to get money for their cause.

Ve won $50,000 but have to give it all away. To which charity or institution would you donate it?

Having a hard time convincing young donors.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.