Hi I'm new here so please feel free to let me know if I'm breaking any norms but I'll cut to the chase:
Last year I began freelancing and generated about $50K. Do you think it be weird/ pompous to let them my main clients know I donated 10% of that to Give well's top charities?
I was thinking of slipping a note about that into a holiday gift package. I would love to introduce them to EA charities and maybe get them interested in some but don't want to be strange and hurt my business.
Probably depends on how you describe it and frame it. How do you explain why you are telling them this? If you’re willing, you might do a trial on this. Do something like divide your clients into two random groups and send this message to half. See if you observe any difference (try to keep track of the numbers as well as the more qualitative outcomes like how they respond to the card)
I guess it is ok to mention it, particularly in a holiday gift. Specifically I would feel it is ok to mention what it achieved without being preachy. Some companies use smaller amounts (1%) to signal social impact.