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I think “Giving Tuesday” is misplaced

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Marte Cliff Copywriting

For the past week we’ve been getting ads for Black Friday and Cyber Monday – and today my mail is full of extensions of those sales.

Now, after we’ve been urged to spend every last dime and then some, along comes Giving Tuesday.

It seems to me that it might have been wiser to put the giving day ahead of the multiple spending days.gift

Hopefully, we all have a little something left to give to our favorite charities. And hopefully, we’ll all give wisely. I’ve eliminated a few “causes” after visiting sites like Charity Navigator and learning that the bulk of the money they collect goes to salaries and advertising to get more money.

I recall one friend who wrote letters to all the charities that offered her a gift in exchange for her donation. It made her angry that they spent their money on bribes instead of the cause.

Meanwhile… I know that none of my Active Rain friends are charity cases, but I do have something to give to you on Giving Tuesday. If you’ll visit my Freebie’s Page, you’ll find several letters you can use to help promote yourself and your business.

They aren’t just there on Giving Tuesday, however, so you don’t need to hurry, hurry, hurry to get there.

Happy Giving Tuesday!

 

Image courtesy of Master isolated images at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Kathryn Acciari
NewFed Mortgage Corp. - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

Happy Giving Tuesday, Marte, and thank you for reminding us to keep our giving spirit!

Nov 28, 2017 01:28 PM
Marte Cliff

You're welcome Kathryn Acciari - thanks for stopping by.

Nov 28, 2017 02:16 PM
Ronald Curtis
Sapphire Associates - West Palm Beach, FL
Negotiating the best price and terms for my Buyers

Hello Marte....

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sample your samples.

It is much appreciated.

Best wishes,

RJ

Nov 28, 2017 01:41 PM
Marte Cliff

You are very welcome Ronald Curtis.

Nov 28, 2017 02:17 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Sometimes it's good to know how to leverage our giving dollars.  Personally I managed to skip all the Black Friday/Cyber Monday events.  A couple of weeks ago the local food bank offered a matching dollar program.  And my day job offers a 2 for 1 match for our authorized charities (they don't match for religion or politics for example), so was able to leverage our donation into a triple match.  And the food bank is way, way more efficient with their dollars than we could ever hope to be. 

Nov 28, 2017 05:21 PM
Marte Cliff

I agree, Liz and Bill Spear, food banks do a good job of making money stretch. And how wonderful to do a triple donation! 

Nov 28, 2017 11:59 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Marte, how very sweet of you! Didn't know it was Giving Tuesday...no wonder I was so happy! One of my best friends' birthdays is today and I asked her what she was going to do for her big day. She donated to the Oregon Humane Society which made her very happy! I decided to write a blogpost about her. We met at the OR Humane Society umpteen years ago and became fast friends. She made me so proud! 

Now, I'll go check out what you have freely given US! 

Nov 28, 2017 07:31 PM
Marte Cliff

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate - giving to the animals feels good any time you do it! Good for your friend.

Nov 29, 2017 12:01 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Giving all your money when you spent it all is not really good idea, I agree.

Nov 29, 2017 11:58 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Not everybody knew that it was giving Tuesday but it’s a great thing to try to do as long as you didn’t overspend the day before.

Nov 29, 2017 11:59 PM
Marte Cliff

Laura Cerrano - it's not a good idea to spend all you have, ever. Nor is it a good idea to go into debt to give.

Nov 30, 2017 10:00 AM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thank you Marte Cliff for the generosity of sharing these freebies!

Nov 30, 2017 11:33 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Marte Cliff ,

I just caught this post re-blogged by Michelle Carr-Crowe-Top 1% Diamond Certified Real Estate Team Sells Cupertino San Jose Homes-Just Call 408-252-8900 ! Another one I missed..not sure how..what a generous offer..truly a wonderful gift! Thank you.

Dec 01, 2017 04:06 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Michelle Carr-Crowe-Top 1% Diamond Certified Real Estate Team Sells Cupertino San Jose Homes-Just Call 408-252-8900  and Dorie Dillard - you are very welcome.

Dec 01, 2017 09:51 AM