Our shul gets an average of 10-12 collectors during shachris; some come in a group of four sharing a car and driver who knows all the hot spots.
For the most part, they are courteous and have a legitimate heart rendering story. Unfortunately, I can’t give them all what I would like to give. So a quick decision must be made as to who gets the quarter, who gets the $1, and who gets the $5 or $10 or even $20.
It’s interesting that in almost all cases; they are chasidik.
But don’t come to me with a credit card machine or five color brochures and print outs, that is a big turn off.
We have strict rules in our shul, no collecting from barchu through chazaras hashatz and during leining.
I have to admit though; I sometimes have weird thoughts while listening to the change jingling in their palms:
So after taking care of the morning crowd, I have to deal with the door knockers where the starting rate is $1 (if I answer the door); or more (if my wife or children answer the door).