[Hidden-tech] Re: pro bono work

[Lynne Rudié]

Here's what I do for pro bono work, when the deduction is important  
enough (i.e. when the amount is large enough). I bill for the work and  
get paid for it and then write the organization a check for the amount  
they have paid me. This way they get to deduct the cost of my services  
as an expense and I get to deduct it as a donation. It's very clean  
and clear, and the accountants love it.

However, for smaller bits of work, the return in good will (and  
possibly future referrals) is more than enough compensation.  
Especially if I can do the work when I'm not over-the-top busy with  
paying clients. And an organization that is willing (and able) to plan  
ahead for when they need to the work to be done is probably going to  
be a better client than one who can't, whether I'm getting paid for  
the work or not.

Lynne