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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I make the calls and they are awkward... But we have companies and families that will match funds and/or make donations if we get a certain percentage of families donating ... so $25 is a bigger deal than you think it is.

Just say, yes we plan to donate this year but don't know how much yet and will donate online. The callers get updated lists so they should stop calling if you donate something.[/quote]

Yes, OP, this is the correct way to handle it.  We ALWAYS just say, Yes, we will donate but do not give an amount.  You do not have to tell them how much and HONESTLY, most folks dont.  Over the MANY YEARS OUR KIDS HAVE BEEN IN PRIVATE we have never specified an amount but always give.  My DH's job is largely commissioned based so our donations have varied from $250.00 to a couple thosnad depending on our situation at the end of the fiscal year.  Dont worry, I know we are in the norm, in not committing to an amount.  The only families who do that tend to be the ones who give in the ten-twenty thousands and up.  And the ones who give millions dont get called.  :)[/quote]

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