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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!

 

Erin

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?

Janie.

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.

 

Jennifer