i recieved a call today asking for a donation to a charity. i asked what percentage of my donation would actually go to the charity and was astounded when they told me only 15% was guaranteed to go to the charity. i am more than willing to give to charities but 15% that just sounds like it isnt really even beneficial to them as much as it is to the paid solicitor who called on their behalf. i know expecting 100% to go to them isn't realistic, but i would think that it should be much higher than 15%. are all charities this poorly run?
2006-10-13 04:31:11 · 2 answers · asked by aarika 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
this particular charity only accepts donations through these paid solicitors
2006-10-14 13:12:00 · update #1
A good charity keeps the overhead at 30%. If your charity receives less than 70% don't donate to it. Find another one that helps the same types of people.
2006-10-15 05:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is unfortunately the case with most. if you want the full amount to go to a charity of your choice you would need to make a donation directly to the charity of your choice. Good luck and God bless
2006-10-13 13:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋