Blog 11

Three questions to give depth to my ethnographic report:

1. First of all I would ask my informant, Do you use all three of the intrinsic rhetorical proofs, ethos, pathos and logos while creating grant proposals or newsletters or do you concentrate mostly on the pathos angle to bring out the emotional view of the public? If so, how?
-This is important because when you are a non-profit organization you need to focus on being honest with the public, but making them sympathsize with the need to help innocent animals.

2. Next I would ask what companies or sponsors do they look for to bring in funds for the organization? Is there a certain representation you want to present for your particular type of work?
-Meaning what do they look for in candidates to bring in more donations. Ultimately if you have a strong and popular sponsor that represents and supports your organization then perhaps it will result with more public donations and support.

3. Finally the last major question I am curious about is, How often are the grants and newsletters sent out? Is it a constant rotation or seasonal or when certain events are being announced?
-This is important because you would think the more they sound out most often the more donations come in; however, there are certain times of the year when people really shy away from donating and times when people are much more generous. I would like to discover the balance and force that they engage into bringing in donations year round.