Have been thinking this for a while
the list is pretty active so lets try it.
We could do this nationwide, local bike/likecompanies etc may feel like donating to the co-ops in the local to them. Lets solicit nationwide together and see what pops. Gas is $4.00 a gallon we are the bike co-op revolution lets rock it now. Let them know we are basically working together and we are everywhere and growing. get it on craigs and any other local listings
next proposed web event like this will be to try to perswadw people not to buy department store bikes - i think you al may understand that one!!!
Gary
On 5/9/08, Jonathan Morrison jonathan@slcbikecollective.org wrote:
Think of it like you are an ugly* person trying to a date or an under-qualified person trying to get a job -- you may have an uphill battle ahead of you. So the more care you give to each donor, the greater the possibility of return. There is no method of solicitation that beats asking a friend at bike shops, bike companies, tool and parts companies, and local cycling advocacy groups for a donation. Got no friends in high places? Start making some.
Mass mailings are great for announcing an event or something that people might want or want to do -- giving donations doesn't fall under that category.
- I am an ugly person, hell, I have to work hard to get a date with my
wife.
On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 12:02 PM, adam schwartz rideyourbicycle@gmail.com wrote:
I am getting ready to send out mass mailings to solicit donations from bike shops, bike companies, tool and parts companies, and local cycling advocacy groups. Has anyone had much luck with this approach? and if so I am curious which companies are likely to send donations or have a history of supporting community or youth bike programs.
peace,
-- Adam Schwartz Program Coordinator, Renaissance Community Youth Bike Shop 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale, MD rideyourbicycle@gmail.com (301)275-2362
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