FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Policy
First and foremost, thank you for your support!
We will provide your Ink’d for Good artist with your name and email address. However, we also advise you to contact them directly to book your appointment (please take note of any special instructions for contacting the artist on the product page).*
*The overarching policy is that all tattoos must be completed ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE; however, please make scheduling arrangements with your artist directly. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to book/complete their appointment before the expiration date. Following the event, 100% of funds raised are dispersed to the nonprofits 50/50.
We can provide our lovely supporters with 24 hours (from the time of purchase) to change their minds, but after that the purchase is non-refundable. But don’t let that create hesitation – it’s all for a GOOD cause!
Following your purchase, we advise you to contact your artist right away to book your appointment. Please use the method of communication preferred by the artist that is noted on this website. Unless otherwise noted, ALL TATTOO TIME EXPIRES ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.
First, always consult your tax professional regarding the deductibility of your gifts! We are not lawyers and don’t work for the IRS. But, we can certainly provide you with some “snippets” from the IRS website regarding deducting charitable contributions:
For Artists: “Donations of stock or other non-cash property are usually valued at the fair market value of the property…fair market value is generally the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller.”
For Patrons: “If you receive a benefit because of your contribution such as merchandise, tickets to a ball game or other goods and services, then you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received.”
For Sponsors: “Regardless of the amount, to deduct a contribution of cash, check, or other monetary gift, you must maintain a bank record, payroll deduction records or a written communication from the organization containing the name of the organization, the date of the contribution and amount of the contribution.”
For more information, please visit the IRS website directly: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/eight-tips-for-deducting-charitable-contributions
Preparation
This is of course personal choice, but you can certainly talk things over with your tattoo artist before making your final selection. Some Ink’d for Good artists might be featuring pieces of flash specifically, so please be sure to read the description prior to purchasing. If a custom tattoo is what you desire, locate the artists on the website that are offering this specifically.
18 years old is standard, but please discuss these specifics with your Ink’d for Good tattoo artist. They will be familiar with local laws/regulations regarding the process.
Make sure you are well rested, well hydrated, and have eaten recently. Aside from that, please consult your amazing Ink’d for Good artist (or their website) for more information on how to be your best self for the process. Good luck & happy inking!
Pricing
The short answer: Yes.
The long answer: It is customary to tip service providers like barber/hairstylist, waiters, and tattoo artists. Our amazing Ink’d for Good artists have generously donated the hours of these tattoo sessions to benefit PDX Diaper Bank and Baby Blues Connection, so a tip would be a lovely gesture of appreciation!
General Questions
Absolutely! Ink’d for Good is an annual event to benefit Baby Blues Connection & PDX Diaper Bank, so we are always looking for philanthropic artists to participate and support.
Sponsorship
Absolutely! All levels of support are sincerely appreciated. To show our gratitude, your (tax-deductible) monetary gift will land you: a business logo on our website, social media shout-outs, a handwritten thank you, the reminder that you truly make a difference, and best of all, feelings of warmth & fuzziness.
Thank you for considering this opportunity! Sponsorships help offset event costs (e.g. the website, marketing, etc.) and majorly contribute to the overall success of any fundraiser. Please email us at info@inkdforgood.com if you have any additional questions! A staff member of PDX Diaper Bank or Baby Blues Connection will be in touch with you directly.
For Artists
THANK YOU for your incredible gift of time and talents! To get the ball rolling as a participating Ink’d for Good artist, please sign up HERE. Our “ask” is 2-4 hours of pledged tattoo time, but all levels of support are greatly appreciated!
Following purchases, we notify artists regarding the purchaser of their donated tattoo session(s); however, purchasers are also instructed to book their session with artists as soon as possible. Our overarching policy is that tattoo time expires 1 year from the purchase date; however, please schedule an appointment with the purchaser anytime that works for your books.
Flash or custom work? Your choice! Your donation can be allotted to one individual session, or can be split into multiple sessions. Here are a few examples of possible donations:
- One 4 hour tattoo session (flash or custom)
- Two 2-hour tattoo sessions (flash or custom)
- Four 1-hour “tiny tattoo” sessions (flash only)
As a thank you, we will provide you with as much exposure as possible! Both PDX Diaper Bank and Baby Blues Connection will be sharing this event on multiple social media platforms, as well as other means of communication. Two nonprofits = lots of supporters!
All participating artists are listed on the Ink’d for Good website with a full-page feature including samples of work. All tattoo sessions will be posted for sale to the general public, and 100% of the proceeds benefit Oregon children and families in need.
First and foremost, thank you for supporting the fundraiser! In addition to your tattoo time volunteer pledge, Baby Blues Connection and PDX Diaper Bank would greatly appreciate the following participation from all artists:
- Share the event on your social media (or anywhere else).
- Re-post social media content that features you as a participating artist
- Spread the word about this awesome fundraiser, which helps raise awareness about the critical missions of the participating nonprofits, Baby Blues Connection and PDX Diaper Bank.
Absolutely! Fiscal sponsors truly maximize the impact of the fundraiser as it helps support overhead costs for event planning and preparations. Your logo will be added to the homepage of the website, and we’ll do a shoutout on social media regarding your additional support. Simply email us at: info@inkdforgood.com
Generally, yes! The donation of professional services in support of nonprofit organizations are tax deductible. However, we recommend contacting your tax professional regarding the specifics of the deductibility of your gift. Receipts are provided to artists by request only, so if you are in need of written acknowledgement regarding the gift, please contact: Rachel@pdxdiaperbank.org
