. . . retailers should show their appreciation to the man and donate, say, 10% of their holiday profits to a church or charitable organization?
2007-11-22 20:10:03 · 3 answers · asked by The Snappy Miss Pippi Von Trapp 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I hate to burst your bubble... but there are a WHOLE LOTTA retailers, and not just the "big" names like Wal-Mart, who donate LOADS of money to charitable organizations. Have you ever looked at the Wal-Mart's "posting" board by Customer Service? It will actually tell you how much that PARTICULAR STORE has donated (year to date) to different charities. You can even ask at the CS desk for a list, and they will provide it to you.
Having been a member of a charitable organization that raises money for OTHER charitable organizations, we hold a "wine-tasting and auction" party annually. The last time I attended one, they raised over $20,000 to donate to charities. HOWEVER... my point at this is, that to obtain items to AUCTION, we had to approach local businesses (ALL businesses... from the BIGGIES to the Mom-and-pops) and it was rare that a business refused to donate something for the auction, or even food/wine for the party... even the venue donated a portion of their facilities charge... and even the BAND that plays donates a portion of their fee.
As far as being specific to the Christmas season...well... that can be difficult for the business to wait until the end of the year. Why? Some businesses actually BUDGET their donations, and it's almost like a "first-come-first-served" situation for those who approach them for donations. By the time December rolls around, they have already donated their "limit" for the year. When I approached businesses to "beg" for donations, sometimes that was the reason I was rejected... not because they do not donate, but because they were already "maxed-out." And this fundraiser is usually held in March or April! So if they're maxed-out by before the first quarter already, how can they donate in December?
Well... 'nuff said... I think I've made my point clearly enough.
Everyone is entitled to my opinion.
2007-11-23 21:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, well that wouldn't make the shareholders happy, and they'll demand layoffs, reduction of benefits, or that we make up for it at the checkout lane.
2007-11-23 04:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you got a point, shops are just greedy and cashing in on this religious celebration, the laugh of it is, most of them probably aren't religious!!
2007-11-23 04:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by McHaggis Scoticus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋