Sheep magazine Archive 2: issues 10-17

ARSEHOLES
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The secret life
of a CHUGGER
is motivated by
MONEY
not charity
Anonymous
Fundraising is no different from sales, and
the financial rewards can be huge. No
wonder there’s a tacit acceptance of bad
practice if we sign up enough donors
I work for an organisation that specialises in
running door-to-door fundraising campaigns
on behalf of a number of major charities.
My job is to sign up members of the public
to a regular donation, less than the price
of a cup of coffee each week, that could go
towards finding a cure for cancer, stopping
child abuse, or providing clean water for
developing countries.
That’s right. I’m a “chugger”, and I’m
despicable. I’m the one who comes round
late at night and wakes up the baby. I leave
the gate open and let the dog out. I’m pushy,
deceitful and I won’t leave you alone.
I defended chuggers, until one turned up on
my doorstep
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MAY DAY 2016