[cquezada]

I need help wording a thank you ad to place in our community newspaper to the landscaping company that generously donated their time, talent and supplies to help our cub scout pack have a successful landscaping day.

[JudyKayTee]

Cub Scouts are not-for-profit. I'd advise against spending money on an ad in the newspaper.

Perhaps the newspaper would like to do a story about "landscaping day" (not Earth Day or Arbor Day) or perhaps a letter is sufficient thanks.

I work for a not-for-profit and the rules are very clear concerning where the donations go.

[cquezada]

Thank you for your message. The newspaper has said that they will place the ad for free because it is the scouts. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you.

[JudyKayTee]

As long as it's free, no problem with IRS.

Your wording about how the company contributed in your first post is right on target. I'd add that "Cub Scouts Pack #X wants to thank Y for its [what you wrote above]."

You can add that the company's efforts made it a successful day.

[cquezada]

JudyKayTee,
Great- thank you for your time and input! A last question I have is whether it is OK to inlcude the comapny's contact info. In the thank you ad?

[JudyKayTee]

I'd ask them - the problem with donating is that EVERYBODY then wants you to donate. See what the company says.

[cquezada]

Great point - I hadn't thought of that. Thank you.

[JudyKayTee]

Most people forget to say thank you, let alone say thank you publicly.

The company is going to be VERY pleased... and what a good example for the Scouts.

You don't need me to tell you you're doing a good job - but you're doing a good job. I think kids learn by example, not by droning on at them.