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In response to "i think the complaint was about using the donations as free positive PR for the corporation" by pigby

Actually, it is SOP for corporate giving. THe value of the media and recognition plays into the choice of what to give to.

Posted by The Christmas Carol Coalition (aka seandunham) Dec 22 '08, 14:25

Nature of the beast

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yup. big crunch in arts philanthropy right now as corporations want to get the most exposure for their dollar. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:26 12
- well, arts philanthropy is completely different. there is no shame in an arts grant. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:28 11
  - And being needy is shameful? -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:29 9
    - for a lot of people, yes, unfortunately. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:31 8
      - yes, that's one reason why food stamps look like credit cards now. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:31 7
        
        And while I think it's a valid critique, I don't think it's wholly sufficient as grounds to malign Walmart for their gift. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:36 2
        
        all I'm saying is I hope that when they get their PR, they treat people with dignity. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:37 1
        
        I can agree with that wholeheartedly. Giving should never be used to diminish the recipient. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:37
        
        Actually, the switch here in Texas was to prevent fraud and abuse - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:34 3
        
        was it not a combination? -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:35 2
        
        No...THe Texas Comptroller at the time created the new system to save the state money and prevent fraud -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:41
        
        ...what am I saying. it's about the money. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:36
  - Well, imho there shouldn't be any shame in accepting charity to help one's own family, either. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:29

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