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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wall Street woes affecting your giving?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Lila Hertz, left, and Sacha Taylor are pleased with last month’s Fashion Cares haul, especially given these uncertain economic times.
When I ran into philanthropist Sacha Taylor at an event last night, she was excited to talk about last month’s successful Fashion Cares bash.
The event, also chaired by Lila Hertz, raised $800,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Greater Atlanta Affiliate and the Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund.
That sort of haul would be something to celebrate any time but Taylor was especially thrilled “in this economy.”
I also chatted with caterer Tony Conway, who senses event hosts want to dial down the glitz a little. He said he’s had a few menus tweaked recently to offer more comfort-food fare.
With no Wall Street’s bleak streak persisting, anyone who’s chairing a 2009 gala has to be worried about lining up sponsors and reeling in big-ticket auction items.
Are current economic conditions making you think twice about your giving? Whether you’re reconsidering signing on as a platinum sponsor or simply pondering the size of your offering check this Sunday, does the state of your 401 (k) give you pause when charitable organizations come calling?
