asking for tool donations

[TedG]

Originally Posted by BSV

Thanks -- this sounds like a really good approach. We are working up a brochure along with a letter.

Have you noticed that there are any better times of the year (end-of-quarter, end-of-year, beginning-of-year) than other times?

I don't know for sure, I guess you would need to ask the store(s) you're interested in, but my gut feeling is at the beginning of the year, maybe even late December. Each business has their "fiscal year" and expected expenses.

It wouldn't hurt to ask the company you're looking into if they have such a schedule and budget for these types of things. Or at least when you request your donations and if they turn you down, you can ask those questions for next time.

Good Luck!