Travelers' Philanthropy Handbook - Center for Responsible Travel

scholarship program for local school children. These funds go directly to thestudent, with SCLC retaining a small administrative fee.ooFees- Students pay modest fees for their English classes.Grants – the Center has received small grants.• How Do You Solicit Donations?There are soft appeals for donations made to groups and individuals that visit the Center. Thereare no solicitations at the Lodge, only information about the Center.• Are Donations Tax Deductible?Yes, donations from U.S. residents are taxdeductible because the Center is a nonprofitorganization registered in the U.S.• Do Travelers Visit the Project Sites?Only a small percentage of the guests at SelvaVerde Lodge visit the Center. All Rural CommunityTourism activities take place in the targetcommunities with whom we are working.• Do You Offer Opportunities for Voluntourism?The Center offers voluntourism as part of theactivities that generate income for the Center.Paying volunteers can participate in a reforestation effort and community service projects.• What Type of Educational Materials Do You Give to Travelers?Educational materials are shared with Lodge guests in two ways: Each room has a GuestInformation Sheet which provides information about the Center and the Lodge has a“Green Corner” where there is information about the Center and invites guests to visit.• Does Your Website and/or Company Advertising Promote Philanthropy?To a degree. The Selva Verde Lodge website has information about the Center.http://www.selvaverde.com/lang/en/sustainability.php• What is the Structure to Ensure Accountability?Sidewalk built with SCLC support, CostaRica. Credit: Holbrook TravelThe Board of Directors of the Association in Costa Rica monitors the budget of the Center.50