Comments on: Q&A: Nonprofits charging for services?

By: Elmo

Elmo — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:38:11 +0000

Honestly, I don’t see anything wrong if you charge some of your clients minimal fee. Like what you’ve said, this fee is still reasonable if it covers at least your meal within that period of working.

By: Melvin

Melvin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:23:47 +0000

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By: Sandra Sims

Sandra Sims — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:57:07 +0000

Great point Joanne. It goes back to the saying, “it’s not what you say, but HOW you say it!”

By: Joanne Fritz

Joanne Fritz — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:14:40 +0000

This is a sensitive issue and needs to approached carefully. Really, I think a nonprofit that has to resort to charging its clients for what should be free needs to look at its precarious financial situation. Should it even be in business? On the other hand, I don’t see too much amiss in gently reminding recipients of services that they can help support the organization if they desire and can afford to do so. After all, when we go to church and receive services, we also donate. When I receive the services of a hospital or clinic, I may well want to help out with a donation. These two things are not exclusive. It’s all about how it is done.