Pro bono work

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

In a message dated 8/8/04 11:35:59 AM, eddie at palmer4421.freeserve.co.uk
writes:


> WE do an amount of pro bono work in the UK, except it is often
> misunderstood
> as being 'free', without any thought about expenses etc. It has all been
> useful. We now restrict this to a few events a year, with people we trust
>
>

Sometimes we work for "expenses only."   I've also learned, when approached
about a project, to ask, "Do you have a budget for this, or are you asking for
a donation?"   I might say "Yes" either way (or "No," but it clarifies the
situation and serves as a reminder that this is my livelihood.

Joelle

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