Facing the Fear of Fundraising

Some people may believe I have always loved asking for money. I haven't. As a child, the only thing I was good at selling was Girl Scout cookies. I've always contended this is because Girl Scout cookies sell themselves!

Lots of people, myself included, believe a box or two, or more, of thin mints are worth every penny. All I had to do was show up in uniform, circle the neighborhood with my red wagon full of cookies, and ring the doorbell. People knew instantly why I was there and quickly scanned my wagon to see if I had...