We recently had a fundraiser request (no services/product offered - simply a request for cash donations) from a niece who participates on a track team @ her High School - which is 3 states away from us.
Funds were needed, the email said, for basics: bus transportation to Meets, uniforms & operating expenses.
I sent an email back saying local municipalities & the state needs to provide these funds. I’m already taxed locally & will NEVER consider a donation to public school functions in other states.
I then blocked their email address.
Eff ‘em - ALL of ‘em.