“We
work with corporate groups all the time who want to make things for our kids
and we don’t usually accommodate anyone who isn’t an existing donor.” ––[Redacted], from [Redacted] nonprofit. For their
sake we’re not going to say their name or state which nonprofit they represent.
For some background, we recall we were
talking to someone from a larger nonprofit and they were discussing how they
were a bit disappointed and/or shocked how some groups request participating,
but weren’t financially giving enough. For example, they wanted to volunteer
their time, but weren’t donating thousands of dollars. Since that organization
has a lot of overhead costs and gives away a lot of gifts, groups or individuals
who don’t make significant monetary donations just aren’t as important.
With us, it’s completely different. So
yes, we do try to have an annual fundraiser where we tried to raise thousands so we could purchase additional gifts and
toys for the children at our hospitals. But to be honest, only ONE group who
has their logo up on our Participants tab made a pledge for that fundraiser––special
thanks to our buddies at Teads. In
fact, UBS is one of the only groups who has made several financial
contributions and has allowed us to fully recognize them on our site.
Although when a group goes above and
beyond, we just have to say something––what’s most important is that we’re getting cards
not just bringing in large monetary donations. One of the reasons why is that everyone
who “works” at Cardz for Kidz! does so during
their “free time!”
We were watching a news channel exclusive
report, a couple months ago, and learned about a charity that went to an
extreme with its fundraising. In summary, they raised funds and told their
donors they were giving patients special boxes, but actually weren’t giving
them much at all! Please check out this link
to video about the Cancer Charity.
Now, after watching that, please understand, your contributions are different
here. We use your funds to purchase video game systems, DVD players, and ship cards across the globe. Finally, we’re all
volunteers and do this in our free time; you don’t have to worry about anything
like that!
Although we LOVE
it when there are groups and/or individuals who are willing to donate both time
and money so we can reach more children, unlike some other larger, more prominent
nonprofits, we think groups who are NOT able to donate thousands of dollars are
STILL IMPORTANT. However, you
contribute to Cardz for Kidz!, know
that you’re making a difference in the lives of many children and their
families!
#stillimportant #upliftingspirits
