If you’re reading this page, chances are you participated in this year’s incredibly successful auction. First off, thank you. You helped us raise more money this year than ever before!
Every year there’s lots of confusion over who can call themselves an actual “Donor.” We’d just like to be clear what Grounds for Health means by “Donors”: We equate “Donor” with financial or in-kind contributions to our organization − that is, someone who donates money, services, or time to Grounds for Health without receiving anything in return (besides a Tax write-off).
We list our Donors in our annual report, and we mention them in our E-News, on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Unfortunately, as a buyer of coffee in the auction, we cannot classify you as a “Donor” … yet. This is because you received a product, good, or service (coffee or equipment, in this case) in exchange for payment.
But don’t worry; there’s still a way you can become a full-fledged Grounds for Health Donor and be mentioned alongside our list of donors …
Host a coffee promotion and donate proceeds to Grounds for Health.
It’s a quick and easy way to get involved: You select the coffee and terms (e.g. $1/pound), and then donate proceeds to Grounds for Health. Join the growing list of roasters and retailers who are making things happen. Learn more »
IMPORTANT NOTE: We realize a promo isn’t right for everyone, and we certainly want everyone to be able to promote their participation in the auction. We just ask that you call yourself “Friend of Grounds for Health” or “Won Coffee in the Grounds for Health Auction” as opposed to language with “Donor” in it. This helps clarify things for our followers and your customers.
Bottom Line:
- Call yourself a “Donor” if you donate money, goods, or services to Grounds for Health
- Call yourself a “Friend” or “Participant” if you only buy coffee in the auction
I hope this clears things up without coming across the wrong way. It’s a difficult thing to try to explain without sounding ungrateful.
Please call, leave a comment below, or email me if you have any thoughts / questions.
Thank you,
Justin Mool
Communications Specialist
802.241.4146
justin@groundsforhealth.org
