When I see organizers pulling up in Lexus, Benz, Porsche and other assorted hob-nob, they're making money. Why shouldn't I ?
As I said, IF i want to support something, I'll write a check.
Chris.
I have already said that I believe providers should be paid and any discount/donation/freebie should be at their discretion.
That said, I am involved in two charitable organaizations. One is my church-we do an event every year where we spend north of $50,000 (church runs around 350 on Sundays) -- money we raise ourselves. Of the 200+ or so people involved in doing this, the only paychecks written or the usual to our staff of 5 (no overtime
) and one or two outside vendors. So yes, we shop and ask for a great price/discount on gear (a lot of the cost is gear rental)-are greatful when we get it, understand when we don't. Some of the people involved may drive up in nice vehicles-but some of them have written at least one 5 figure check to the organization in the last year. They are not getting paid for their time in this event, either.
The other organization does fundraisers-and has zero paid staff-though again, some of the organziers will arrive at the event in nice vehicles.
I don't say this to toot our horn, just to give a look at the other side of things. I know that is not the case with every "non-profit"-but there are some out there that are truly non-profit. Does that mean you have to support my cause? Of course not, but I naturally like people that like my causes better than those that don't-but whether I like you or not is probably not worth much!
