The secret life of a chugger: the most deprived areas are the most generous | Anonymous

Sure, some fundraisers lack ethics, and most of us are in it for the money. But without us charities simply wouldn’t be able to raise the funds they need

I work for an organisation that specialises in running door-to-door fundraising campaigns on behalf of a number of major charities. My job is to sign up members of the public to a regular donation, less than the price of a cup of coffee each week, that could go towards finding a cure for cancer, stopping child abuse, or providing clean water for developing countries.

That’s right. I’m a “chugger”, and I’m despicable. I’m the one who comes round late at night and wakes up the baby. I leave the gate open and let the dog out. I’m pushy, deceitful and I won’t leave you alone.

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from Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1W4sEgW