Make a list of everyone that believes in you. Take a piece of paper, if that helps.
Don’t get trapped by the first people you think of. These are often just whoever is foremost in your mind, but they aren’t necessarily people who support or will donate. But what happens is that you can feel that just because these lot won’t be interested, no one will. The key is to think beyond them and focus on people that don’t jump out immediately at you.
Scan your phone, email and Facebook contacts. You can make this process easier by scanning your phone or social media contacts (FB, mail, etc.).
Think of your family’s networks, too. Not just your own personal ones. Especially if you’re still a student or just graduated professional, your parent’s generation network is probably more powerful. That includes your grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbours, close family friends, and parents of your close friends.
Focus on those who you know to be generous and can afford to give. Focus on people who can afford to donate 1,000 or more at a minimum. This is likely to mean your adult network. Grandparents, Mother, father, uncle, aunt, neighbours, teachers, older cousins, employers, colleagues. Not your university buddies or friends you know don’t even take you seriously. Or if they believe in you, they can’t afford to help or will just give you Rs.100. That group is just a bonus if anything. Shouldn’t be treated as your core network.
Prioritise the list based on the quickest way to beat your target
Start with the easiest wins. This will boost your confidence to make further calls.