Almost every day, we get someone calling us for a donation, and although we are generous to charity, the sad reality is that we cannot give to everyone. I looked over the government 54,000 registered charities register in Australia and there are many more non-registered charities plus heaps of not-for-profits organisations, so we all have to at some point say no, and it is often not easy to turn down someone who believes passionately in their cause. Yes, what you are saying is a good cause, but you have to explain why you have decided for some reason to focus on something else, and they also need more than you can give.
I think you will find [Website removed] that this is a good article, worth reading on how to say no or maybe if you are asked for a donation.
