Recently, there has been an explosion of discussion among nonprofits in our local area around soliciting clients for a donation who are recipients of social services that are offered free of charge from their respective nonprofit.

My question to you is – is it best practices and ethical to solicit a client for a donation, regardless of the type of service they have received from the respective nonprofit?

Just to clarify, when I refer to the word “solicit”, I mean even something as simple as leaving them a remittance envelope or letter, offering them the opportunity to support the nonprofit with no expectations.

Any advice or input you can provide would be most appreciative! Thank you in advance.