Whenever any person intends to peddle or solicit goods, wares, services or merchandise for the purpose of raising funds or soliciting donations for a tax exempt organization, said applicant may apply to the City Clerk for a permit to be issued without payment of the permit fee. If satisfied that the funds will be used for the purposes mentioned herein, the City Clerk shall order the issuance of a permit for said peddling or solicitation for a term fixed by the City Clerk.