How to Find Out the Status of a Donation Request

Many charities solicit businesses to make donations of products, monies or services for special events, fundraisers or ongoing community service programs. This solicitation is officially called a donation request. Each business has a system of policies and procedures for following up on the status of a donation request. When you submit the donation request, it is good to take heed of any instructions that are issued at that time. Many businesses post the standard notification procedure on the donation request itself.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Phone Original donation request Computer with Internet access

1. Establish a point of contact at the business so that you can easily follow up with her after making the donation request.

2. Ask that person how or when you will be notified if the request has been approved or denied.

3. Should you need to follow up if the business will not automatically contact you, find out the best way to communicate (by email or phone) and get the correct email address and/or phone number.

4. Take note of any important dates that require your attention and be sure to do due diligence on your end by following up and staying on top of communication. Your persistence will get results.

5. Hold on to your donation request so that you can refer back to it any time you need to contact anyone regarding it. You may need information from it, so keep it handy.

6. Listen out if the business is supposed to be contacting you with an answer. Check your email, phone messages or mailbox regularly so you don't miss any important correspondence. Return all calls and written communication in a timely manner.