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Awkward Question: Donation requests
Should you refuse donation requests in the workplace and what are the repercussions if you do?
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Q: I get a lot of charitable donation requests from coworkers, family and friends. Can I just say no? I worry about offending.
— S.D., Halifax
A: Many of us set aside a portion of our annual income to give to causes we’ve personally researched. So if your budget is tapped out, just politely explain the situation, suggests Toronto charity lawyer Mark Blumberg. The donation seekers should respect your response, and they will appreciate the courtesy you’ve shown by not simply ignoring their request. But if you can afford to honour a request from a close peer, it’s probably worth opening your wallet. Rightly or wrongly, you’ll avoid any hurt feelings. After all, the amount being asked of you is typically quite small—say, $5 or $10. Chances are you’ve asked friends to donate to one of your causes in a similar manner. “It’s all very quid pro quo,” says Blumberg—in the end, it will likely come out even.
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MoneySense Magazine, November 2012
You can simply say, "Sorry, I have already chosen (or donated to) my charities for this year."
Donating to charity is an intricate part of a successful society and makes the donator feel great about themselves! You shouldn't feel bad if you are unable to donate and have to deny requests for donations. You must be in a financial position to be able to donate and believe in the cause. http://www.ingeniousinvesting.com
I think it's okay to say no, but if you can afford it, it should definitely be considered ! If someone is going to get mad at you because you won't donate, that's their issue not yours!