Agreed and it's a struggle that we have become used to Lady Joan. Yet I, as the sole fundraiser, refuse to send out pleading mails and I just put the facts of what we do out there! Never forgetting to thank those that step up to the plate to help us.
We cannot afford to erect a tele-sales department that costs almost a million rand a year in salaries to raise funds, as we stay small and lean, with great outputs. So be it!
Consider making contact with one or two who say they support charities and ask them to list your charity Stephen, one never knows where the next little bit of help will arrive from.
Local online shopping TakeALot is another place where people purchasing online are able to donate, register in places
I agree in not sending out pleading emails, notify people, it is their decision whether they are able to assist.