Ask High!

[a2planet2]

I've done a bit of fundraising and one of the most basic things taught in the field is, "ASK HIGH." You rarely ever get more than that (and usually get less). November 5th, $100 was asked, $105 was the average contribution. Even that is exceptionally high. December, same thing. January, even less was asked, and of course less was donated. And each of these times, a whopping percentage were first-time donors, many of whom might have had more to spare. But asking for $100 precludes the likelihood of getting anything more

Ron Paul raised the stakes drastically tonight by calling for a rally and specifically putting the grassroots on the spot to make it happen. Grassroots can raise the stakes as well.

[jrich4rpaul]

I've done a bit of fundraising and one of the most basic things taught in the field is, "ASK HIGH." You rarely ever get more than that (and usually get less). November 5th, $100 was asked, $105 was the average contribution. Even that is exceptionally high. December, same thing. January, even less was asked, and of course less was donated. And each of these times, a whopping percentage were first-time donors, many of whom might have had more to spare. But asking for $100 precludes the likelihood of getting anything more

Ron Paul raised the stakes drastically tonight by calling for a rally and specifically putting the grassroots on the spot to make it happen. Grassroots can raise the stakes as well.

Care to explain the 2 million dollars on MLK day with only a $10 pledge?

Lower pledges make more people feel like they can take part, as shown on MLK day.

I suggest $44, for the 44th President.

[Scotto]

I'm helping out with the site: www.ronpaulmeetupchallenge.com

And I'd be interested in speaking with the administrator for the president's day site.

Thanks