I hate asking people for money.  It makes me uncomfortable.  I know I’m not alone.  Asking for money is hard.

But one thing I’ve learned in the last several years is this: The best way to get people to give you money is to tell them you want it.  Nobody has unlimited funds but everyone is prepared to pay something for a thing they feel strongly about.

The Dregs are able to get five dollars per requested song because we have set the price and people want to pay it.  We make it clear that there is a price for our services.

So what I’m asking for today is your money.  Fearless Comedy needs your support this weekend and there are a lot of ways you can help us out.  As I wrote yesterday, we have a lot of plans for the funds we are raising.

First, if you are thinking about donating at least $50, consider a matching grant.  Pick an hour during the event and match donations up to a certain amount.  This has a great impact because it means people are more likely to contribute because their donation is effectively doubled.  The donation you were going to make anyway is also doubled.

Your donation can be anonymous or we can put your name on it.

If you would like to set up a matching grant, e-mail tim@fearlesscomedyproductions.com and I will help you set it up.

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