Business Donations....?

Question

I am going overseas for a volunteer program. Is it possible to ask businesses to donate money for my trip if I explain what I am doing, the goals, etc.? If so, how would I go about doing this?

Answer 1

Is the volunteer program a non-profit?  If so, you may be able to work something via the non-profit, however, in general, businesses are going to want to see a non-profit status and not hand over monies without some kind of oversight.

Answer 2

You need to put together a type of donation request to the propere businesses -- like, ones that are in the same field as you are looking to gain experience.  You need to be specific and to the point.  Good luck -- the worst thing they can say is no.....