Donated to take a campaign over its goal. Goal changed afterwards. wtf?
Post date: 2021-10-20 14:30:16
Views: 123
A friend I respect is running a campaign to raise money for civic engagement and transparency in political process. I got the "Campaign ends today, and we're at 97%" email. I could just afford the amount they needed to meet their goal. So I donated, and saw the page reload with "100% funded". I reloaded a few minutes later, and saw that the goal was now $500 higher and back at 98.5%. Am I right to feel disappointed that I was lied to, or am I just another rube whole fell for an fundraising "engagement" trick?

There's nothing in the campaign about "stretch goals": there's just one goal, but they're not transparent about it moving. The respect I have — or perhaps had — for my friend is rapidly eroding.
Number of Comments
Please click Here to read the full story.
 
Other Top and Latest Questions:
Trump administration takes further steps to dismantle Department of Education
Trump, Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman brush off criticism of Khashoggi killing
‘Palooza in Cryptoland:’ Bitwise predicts fresh ETF surge despite rough stretch for digital assets
Tesla obtains permit to operate ride-hail service in Arizona
This buy now, pay later stock is getting crushed. How to capitalize on the downside move with options
Walmart in talks to acquire Israeli-founded startup to combat scams, counterfeits
From $1 trillion spending to F-35s, U.S.-Saudi pledges aren't done deals yet
Klimt painting sells for record $236 million, reviving hopes for the art market
Lowe's beats on quarterly sales, but lowers full-year profit forecast amid economic uncertainty
TJ Maxx and Marshalls owner hikes outlook as CEO says holiday season is off to a 'strong start'