Non-Profit Customers

[MicahDB]

In general does anyone have any advise for how they treat non-profit customers from a pricing perspective? Do you just give them a bigger discount, what's the standard?

Any thoughts, ideas, etc. Feedback.

Thanks,
Micah

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

Standard? There is no standard. Chanrge them what you like.

Hope this helps,
Dan



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[BabyJeffy]

I would not discount for a client based on their charity status. I would consider discounting if I felt it might benefit my company (through increased custom, further jobs etc).

If not discounting means I don't get the work... then the way I look at it, it gives me more time to find a client that will pay my normal rates.

Cheers,
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[blueark]

I did a small print job for a well known charity a few years ago and offered them a sizable discount because I thought it was the "right thing to do". After emailing them a few proofs, they apologised and said they didn't have the budget anymore, so the job wasn't going ahead. I didn't get paid, but a week later, one of their workers handed me a flyer in the street... it was my design!

Since then, I treat charities the same as everyone else. There is a difference between doing a paid job and sponsoring a good cause. Make sure you know that difference!

 

[Foamcow]

Charge them the normal rate as if they were any other paying customer. They have (or should have) budgeted as any other business would.

In the UK, they will get tax relief of some kind on most things they do anyway.

When the job is complete, if you feel inclined, make a donation back to them... and I think there are tax benefits there too.

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[MicahDB]

Very good. I appreciate everyone's input.

Thanks all.

Cheers to all you lads from the UK!
Later to all from the states...

mb