By Steve Jalsevac Managing Director
LifeSiteNews.com
(Wednesday Morning)
The results of our campaign so far have been disappointing, but first, let me quote John Smeaton, a board member of International Right to Life and director of Britain’s Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
At the recent International Pro-Life Conference in Toronto the very first thing John felt compelled to state was,
“A lot of us wouldn’t be able to work so effectively if not for the extraordinarily good work of LifeSiteNews, which is the most widely read pro-life news service in the world.”
Editor John-Henry and I frequently hear similar comments from leaders and activists wherever we go. Still, that has not yet translated into generating the funds needed to continue and to improve this work of pure dedication to truth.
We are grateful to those who have responded to the current appeal. However, the result to date has been underwhelming, especially considering that our website statistics verify tens of thousands of people read and rely on the LifeSiteNews reports every day.
There were 447,981 unique visitors to LifeSiteNews in November alone. That doesn’t count the many thousands who view the daily news only by email and the republishing and quoting of our reports on numerous websites and in publications in many countries.
The fact that so far only 170 readers have responded with donations varying from $5 to $600 is puzzling and of great concern. Total donations are $7005. That pays for about 5 days of current LifeSiteNews operations.
We emphasize again, if everyone gave at least $5 our expenses would be met. $5 is easily manageable for everyone.
And to those who can give more, we really need your contributions as well. One donor arranged a recurring donation of $50 per month for the next year. Much appreciated. But so are the $5 amounts. They add up.
A few major benefactors would be also be a great blessing, to make up for all those who just don’t realize that it costs at least $350,000 per year to operate LifeSiteNews. That does not include the funds necessary to implement any of the exciting improvements key supporters agree are needed.
Tuesday’s news stories show once again the power of LifeSiteNews unique reports on the truth to readers who are willing to do something with such information.
The key to our effectiveness is that a large number of people read the stories and then many do their little part to act on them. All those little actions create big results.
Similarly, a small gift from the masses who read and rely on LifeSiteNews could also easily resolve our financial needs.
Please give $5 (we are genuinely grateful for that), or $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more – whatever you are able.
To securely donate on line go to
https://www.lifesitenews.com/donate/index.html
Or mail your gift for truth in reporting on the most important issues in the world to:
LifeSiteNews.com U.S.A.
LifeSiteNews.com, Inc.
PO Box 25382
Pittsburgh PA 15220-3514
USA
LifeSiteNews.com Canada
LifeSiteNews.com
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Canada
And lastly, those considering major gifts, donating stocks or enquiring about including LifeSiteNews in their wills are encouraged to call Tim Waggoner at 1-888-678-6008 ext. 4. Or email Tim via [email protected] .
See first article explaining the current campaign:
Join the LifeSiteNews $5 for Life, Family and Truth Christmas Campaign
https://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/dec/08120511.html