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mmag0213

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Feb 24, 2008 2:41 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I am in the process of starting a business.  I want a portion of the proceeds of my product to go to a charity.  Does anyone know if this is something I need to get permission from the charity first?  Any information would be greatly appreciated!
stonesledge

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Feb 24, 2008 3:13 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I would think it would be a charity that you are passionate about giving too and would suggest you build a relationship with them regardless. But if you are using their name, then yes, I would ask permission, of course!
 
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mmag0213

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Feb 24, 2008 9:55 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Is this your response because you have experience in this?  Or is this just your assumption?
stonesledge

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Feb 24, 2008 10:03 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I have experience working with charities and have built relationships with folks who are operating the charity and also the folks they benefit. If ever you are going to use a name that is owned by another, charity or not, you should always ask permission. Some charities ask that you fill out a questionaire and so on. You should always proceed on the side of caution especially when using the name of a company or a trademark or a large organization non profit or not. What is the charity you would like to contribute too? I am sure that they would be happy to work with you and be appreciative of contributions.

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I agree with Erin.  We do donate to an organization.  But, it is something we discussed with them first.  If we ever want to use their name in a press release or article, I always present the article to them and ask their permission.  The answer is always yes, but I still would never proceed without presenting the article to them or asking their permission to use their name. In business, it`s not quite the same as a write off,  it`s a cost of doing business.  Meaning you are giving them a portion of your profit, so you do need, to be passionate about it, and have a good relationship with them. I guess you could just donate to any charity, but why are you doing it then?
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The other great benefit of contacting them is encouraging them to alert members, volunteers, beneficiaries of the fact that they can help raise money by purchasing your product, and even more when they forward it on to friends and family.
 
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eugenedarin

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A friend of mine founded a business recently and made a contract with a car donations company, my wife helped him with the paperwork because it is not so easy to make a contract where a portion of the proceeds goes to charity. I will ask her about this and will come with another reply, keep up the good work you are doing, there are a lot of people out there that need help.



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