[Avodah] I am calling for ...

[Poppers, Michael]

In Avodah V30n3, RDrYL asked:
> Indeed, is it really appropriate and halachicly proper for a 
non-local organization that is not national to appeal for funds when 
the local mosdos are in need? <
I don't understand this question.  Should we expect an org. to investigate whether other org.s local to a given area are "in need"?  Even assuming that all org.s are "in need," what is "inappropriate" or "Halachically improper" (as opposed to, say, merely a "tough sell" or a bit rude) with an org. appealing to fellow Jews who are outside its "borders"/area of influence/whatever?  (I'm reminded of someone's reaction one year when I was soliciting funds at Kaye Scholer for YRSRH -- he essentially pointed out that he was paying tuition to schools for his own kids, and I essentially said that I understood but was nevertheless asking on behalf of "my Yeshiva" [my alma mater] and that he was welcome to say no if he wished and/or to in turn solicit me on behalf of "his Yeshiva.")  Thanks. 

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