Asking for donations at checkout counters

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Asking for donations at checkout counters
Topic Started: Dec 31 2012, 11:49 AM (1,150 Views)
Deleted User	Dec 31 2012, 11:49 AM Post #1
Deleted User	I seems that at various businesses there is some cause which it wants to support — using customers’ money. Would this not be a huge tax deduction for such businesses that obtain on our toonie and then, the self- congratulatory ads as to how much the business donated to the community soccer team or other cause? This, when parents have been doing bottle drives and car washes year round. Entertainers brag about how much they donated to a specific charity but was it really from their own pockets or the pockets of those they entertained and thus taking credit? Your thoughts? Do you donate at your supermarket, liquor store, department store, etc.?
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goldengal	Jan 1 2013, 02:55 AM Post #16
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	While half the time I give when the cashier asks if I want to donate, the other half I don't because last week Walmart, LCBO and Loblaws were all asking for donations. I agree that we should not be asked to donate at checkout counters. When you add an extra $6-8 each time you shop, it adds up, and most of us give to our charities by cheque or credit card. Even there, they no sooner get your donation, than most charities are asking again. Take care, Pat



campy	Jan 1 2013, 02:57 AM Post #17
Handyman Extraordinaire Posts: 28,720 Group: no politics Member #204 Joined: February 2, 2006	heatseeker Jan 1 2013, 02:49 AM The real complaint is that we should be left alone when we shop, and not hustled for spare change or donations. There are enough people doing that on the sidewalk outside without facing the same thing inside. It's my experience that any solicitations are low key. There is no 'hustling' in my experience. I already gave at the office should get you off the hook Greta Garbo. The guy on the sidewalk playing the guitar bothers me more because he's a lousy singer. Edited by campy, Jan 1 2013, 02:58 AM.



haili	Jan 1 2013, 06:00 AM Post #18
Gold Star Member Posts: 7,084 Group: Member Member #387 Joined: September 15, 2006	I just say no.



erka	Jan 1 2013, 06:19 AM Post #19
Gold Star Member Posts: 5,330 Group: Member Member #233 Joined: February 8, 2006	Agate: In Canadam I have never run into clerks asking if I would donate change but in the USA it happens often. I usually say yes as small change mounts up and is a jumble in the pocket/purse. Campy: Here is a solution for annoying street muscians: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=x_W2MWU3UDA



imjene	Jan 1 2013, 06:52 AM Post #20
Gold Star Member Posts: 3,960 Group: Member Member #745 Joined: April 4, 2010	I also do not like being asked at check-out counters, because, it is often not clear what the charity is, or exactly what it is all about. I do not like being put on the spot or making a split second decision and do not like to hold up the line to have it explained to me. I will donate this way, occasionally, but often just say no. When I do say no, I do not like the feeling (self inflicted) of being non-charitable. We do donate to many charities in other ways. Just a little story, aside. I was once in a shopping mall in a downtown area. When I was about to go outside, a nice bearded man politely held the door open for me. When I thanked him, he asked if I might have some change for something to eat. Not having time to think, and being slightly taken aback, I asked how much he might want. When he replied, "Oh, maybe $10.", I hesitated again. Then he said, "Well, $5. would buy me a subway to share with my wife". --- So I gave him the $5.



Trotsky	Jan 1 2013, 06:56 AM Post #21
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	heatseeker Jan 1 2013, 02:49 AM The real complaint is that we should be left alone when we shop, and not hustled for spare change or donations. There are enough people doing that on the sidewalk outside without facing the same thing inside. AMEN!



haili	Jan 1 2013, 01:36 PM Post #22
Gold Star Member Posts: 7,084 Group: Member Member #387 Joined: September 15, 2006	The Salvation Army is usually someplace around the malls and I'll put some money in there if I see them. They don't harass people, unlike the store cashiers. I know the cashiers have to do it but some are more aggressive than others.



campy	Jan 1 2013, 03:00 PM Post #23
Handyman Extraordinaire Posts: 28,720 Group: no politics Member #204 Joined: February 2, 2006	I refuse to give to anything that is supposed to be for Africa. Somehow I think we have our own needs in Canada and I think that a very small portion goes to Africa. Boy they sure advertise a lot on television so where is the money coming from?



Kahu	Jan 1 2013, 11:29 PM Post #24
Posts: 31,109 Group: Administration Member #150 Joined: December 14, 2005	campy Jan 1 2013, 03:00 PM Somehow I think we have our own needs in Canada and I think that a very small portion goes to Africa. I'm beginning to smell a rat likewise .... that thought has crossed my mind as well.



Trotsky	Jan 2 2013, 03:06 AM Post #25
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	Having known a few people who have worked for various charities my take is that most of them reward their workers very well and their upper escelon VERY VERY well, and only a tiny smidgen goes towards what the charity is SUPPOSED to be supporting. It does seem from the experiences of many, that if any charity actually does good work, it is the Salvation Army. The Red Cross has an ABYSMAL reputation. And from my experience with Corporate armtwisting to extort workers to contribute part of their salaries automatically, I wouldn't ever consider giving the UNITED WAY even a shiny new penny. Edited by Trotsky, Jan 2 2013, 03:06 AM.



Deleted User	Jan 2 2013, 12:19 PM Post #26
Deleted User	You hit the nail on the head Trotsky. I prefer to donate directly and not via an organization. A friend of mine [recently deceased] supported a child in Africa through monthly payments she made through the organization. I asked her if the money was actually spent on that child but she did not know for sure. Pictures she got back seemed to suggest the child was being taken care of. Who knows for sure???? I prefer to donate to the local homeless shelters where ordinary people use the money to prepare meals and disburse needed clothing, etc. I also know of people who take food, clothing, bedding, etc. directly to homeless people. I have also donated to women's shelters & war vets but not to United Way & others in kind.
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Darcie	Jan 2 2013, 12:41 PM Post #27
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	Most people are not aware that United Appeal are the bread and butter of these shelters. The largest share of the budget of these shelters come from United Appeal. What I like about donating through United Appeal is that their operations and results are looked at very closely whereas other charities have no accountability Personally I would never give to the Salvation Army, know too much about some of their operations. What would be an acceptable administrative cost for a charity? I have heard that one who operates within a 10 to 12% margin are considered well managed. I found the following information about Canadian Charities: http://www.charityintelligence.ca/major-100-charities http://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/index.php/blog/comments/how_much_should_canadian_charity_spend_on_overhead/ Edited by Darcie, Jan 2 2013, 12:42 PM.



Trotsky	Jan 4 2013, 02:42 AM Post #28
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	Quote: I have heard that one who operates within a 10 to 12% margin are considered well managed. And I have read that many have an "overhead" of 80+% (I wonder how much they paid Sally Struthers.)



Bitsy	Jan 4 2013, 03:54 AM Post #29
Veteran Member Posts: 31,383 Group: Member Member #267 Joined: March 11, 2006	Depending on the charity, I will drop my silver change in the donation jar or I will make a couple of dollars donation added to my grocery bill. My grocery receipt shows the donation that I make, other than change placed in the donation jar, and I save it for tax purposes. .



goldengal	Jan 4 2013, 04:18 AM Post #30
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	Bitsy Jan 4 2013, 03:54 AM Depending on the charity, I will drop my silver change in the donation jar or I will make a couple of dollars donation added to my grocery bill. My grocery receipt shows the donation that I make, other than change placed in the donation jar, and I save it for tax purposes. . I wonder if we can do that here Bitsy. I never even thought about it. As I said earlier, some weeks I have given $6-8 if I have been to 3 or 4 stores, and especially in the month of December. Take care, Pat



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