been directly tied to our mission) have actually suppressed results. We have a lot of frugal donors who do not want to see their funds used to provide them with "gifts" they did not ask for. Well said. As a daughter, I have to help an elderly mother cope with these appeals. She suffers over the ones she can not support. As a professional, I find it to be the lowest common denominator of fundraising -- slightly above starving puppies. It is a red flag for me when an organization doesn't think their case is compelling enough in itself! Leave a Comment Name Mail (will not be published) Website Please note: Comment moderation is enabled and may delay your comment. There is no need to resubmit your comment. Quick Links Donor-Centered Fundraising -- New Webinar Series! Penelope Burk's iconic philosophy for fundraising in changing times is now available in a webinar series. Join Penelope as she reveals the importance of how Donor-Centered Fundraising acknowledgement, communication and recognition are crucial to fundraising success! 2012 Cygnus Donor Survey! What's New at Cygnus Interview with Penelope! Fascinating interview with Penelope about her latest research study on current donor trends. Hear what donors said about monthly giving, fundraising events, charities' websites, young donors, and more.