MADD Stops Fundraising In Wake Of Controversial Report
Posted December 13, 2006 12:00 pm.
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So there couldn’t be a worse time for a charity to decide it’s no longer going to collect contributions.
But that’s exactly what MADD Canada has decided to do, after a published report found only 19 cents of every dollar given by donors actually goes to the charity. The research revealed there wasn’t much left after telemarketers and administrative costs were doled out.
So with would-be contributors now warily eyeing the cause, those behind the anti-drinking and driving campaign have decided to regroup in a bid to restore your confidence in the organization.
“It’s going to certainly make a difference to our fund-raising and we’re going to probably have to reevaluate the programs that we do when this is all over, because it’s going to hurt,” admits board member Carolyn Swinson.
It comes right in the middle of the RIDE program and during a time when impaired driving offences are inching up.
“It’s really tough that this has happened because it’s a small group that’s being hurt right now,” Swinson laments.
Some volunteers are demanding an external investigation be conducted into the charity. In the meantime, M.A.D.D.’s Red Ribbon awareness campaign is in full swing with thousands of the colourful symbols being handed out over the holiday season.
Those at the top will be watching to see how you’ll respond.
- MADD Canada’s 2005 record with Revenue Canada
- How to check out any charity in Canada
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