Charity Drive

I was buying groceries today and they asked me if I wanted to round up the bill with the extra going to ALZ research. Sounded like a great idea to me and I stuck around to watch for the reactions of other customers. You know what? Almost 65% agreed to donate the difference.....I was surprised.

I think I am going to do the same on residential jobs....ask them to round up the bill and donate the difference. It seems like a great way to raise money for various causes as people really didn't blink at the rounding off of the bill.

Maybe even coordinate with other cleaners in the area for a "Cleaners against Cancer" drive.

What do you guys think about the idea? I am really liking it and could use some more good Karma as my luck seems to be on the decline lately.

It might be good for 65% of the customers, the 35% are hopeless, lol

We give solely to St Jude's! Ive made them my charity of donation 100% when I get asked I tell them we give to St Jude's I love the place and its children and cancer.

We may implement this as well. How much was the round-up? is it the change they round to the next dollar? or round up from like $56 to $60?

You know, its funny that when the customer asks for the total you can easily say Its $167.80 or if you want to give to St Jude's make it for a flat $170.....the ease of writing that check makes a yes almost every time.

It rounds up just like in your example....nearest $10 mark.

It is amazing how much people seem to prefer a round number and go along with it without fussing. I know I am that same way, look at tipping the waitress...I round the bill up to whole tenth spot as well.

I think it is a great way to raise funds for charity.