Gotta get me into the charity biz ...

They send people knocking on doors where I live late at night, the people they send do not look trustworthy. They don't take cash, they want you to sign up for a monthly billing. I phoned the police to make sure it was really them and it was. I contacted the Red Cross and said "what on Earth do you think you are doing?" and they said they know a lot of people will be suspicious but they'll keep on doing it as it brings in a lot of cash.

This is why I will never donate one fucking cent to the Red Cross.

I really think she deserves it

I dont know if there is anything wrong with his salary if someone is willing to pay it. But I dont donate to the red cross ever cause I read somewhere that they keep about 65 cents for every dollar donated which if accurate is complete BS.

For the same reason you put lines in your email.
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i never donate to them...

The Red Cross claims that they keep 8% for overhead and 92% is applied to whatever cause.

I myself do not contribute to the Red Cross...but I do contribute annually to the Salvation Army.

Those people probably get a trailing commission. If you offer to make a one-off donation, or look on the web site THEN make a decision, they get all defensive and say that <insert_charity_here> is looking for a long term commitment right now, but really, it's so they get paid their commission every month you stay signed up.

I guess it's all part of the cost of marketing, even in a charity you have to spend money to make money, but it still seems a bit dodgy.

BTW, check with your local authorities and ask if there are laws or a code of practice for hawkers. Around here they're not allowed to knock on your door after 7pm, unless you've specifically invited them.

non-profit is the way to go...

50 disaster pimps. :pimp

My guess is the Red Cross CEO is bringing more profit into the Red Cross than any of our recent US Presidents have for the US.

A recent VICE president did pretty well for some US corps.

who is going to set up the charitable organization porngives.org - donate $50 get a free membership to xyz site. Send $5 to japan, get the sponsor to donate the membership, put $45 in the bank! And they can pay via sms. ;)