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hlink.net. ... I guess I was more interested in the UW on the national level. It has been quite a while ago, but at one time the UW reported 90% administrative and 10% pass-through. Of course the various media crucified the UW for that, and changes were brought about immediately. That some fat cats were getting rich on the UW didn't cut it with donors or potential recipients. The news of the organization's malfeasance hurt it severely for a while. I'm confident that your 10% administrative is probably not far off the national level now. My wife and I contribute about $5000 to the UW each year. While we'd like to have the time to investigate which individual charities might better be served through direct donations, we find it more expedient to use the UW. I believe that's what the UW was chartered for in the first place: folks like us. Next year you could give me that money, and I'll see that it *all* goes to a worthy cause. Give till it hurts! Scotty |
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"Scotty" wrote in message ... "Maxprop" wrote in message hlink.net. .. I guess I was more interested in the UW on the national level. It has been quite a while ago, but at one time the UW reported 90% administrative and 10% pass-through. Of course the various media crucified the UW for that, and changes were brought about immediately. That some fat cats were getting rich on the UW didn't cut it with donors or potential recipients. The news of the organization's malfeasance hurt it severely for a while. I'm confident that your 10% administrative is probably not far off the national level now. My wife and I contribute about $5000 to the UW each year. While we'd like to have the time to investigate which individual charities might better be served through direct donations, we find it more expedient to use the UW. I believe that's what the UW was chartered for in the first place: folks like us. Next year you could give me that money, and I'll see that it *all* goes to a worthy cause. Give till it hurts! Sure thing, Scooter. Will ya take a check, heh, heh . . . Max |
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"Scotty" wrote in message . .. I stopped giving to UW when they insisted that fags could join Boy Scouts. When I was in the BSA, and later when I was a scoutmaster, I have no doubt some of our kids were a bit limp of wrist. The only difference today is that they can be out of the closet. Around the sort of Boy Scouts I knew, I'd suspect that could be dangerous to their health. Max |
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"Maxprop" wrote in message news .. we find it more expedient to use the UW. I believe that's what the UW was chartered for in the first place: folks like us. Next year you could give me that money, and I'll see that it *all* goes to a worthy cause. Give till it hurts! Sure thing, Scooter. Will ya take a check, heh, heh . . . Yes, Visa and MC too. Scotty |
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On Fri, 04 May 2007 03:24:50 GMT, "Maxprop"
wrote: "Frank Boettcher" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 03 May 2007 21:49:44 GMT, "Maxprop" wrote: "Frank Boettcher" wrote in message ... On Thu, 03 May 2007 07:33:40 -0400, katy wrote: Jonathan Ganz wrote: In article , katy wrote: Katy, katy... the point is that the lobbiest money is interfering with the process. Some would claim that it's a first amendement right of theirs to pump big money to politicians to get their way, but the effect is to subvert the will of the people. If you don't think that's true, see how easy or difficult it is for a private citizen to get a private meeting with the President vs. a big sponsor. This is true for both parties. The Dems have claimed they're going to address it, but so far, nothing has happened. I wonder why?? )that's a rhetorical question) SOme of the largest lobbying groups are liberal...like i mentioned: the NEA, the AMA, 2 of the most powerful...but then, those groups are made up of people with interests who use the group effort rather than the individual effort to make their mark...many regular old citizens contribute to those groups, not just the big money...so..if you really want this war to end..start lobbying...get some big money behind you...obviously, big money isn;'t interested in ending the war... What does the political affiliation have to do with the access we're talking about? You're really stretching if you think this is good for the country. ..I give my money to organizations that represent my interests...and not to blanket charities like United Way... You should. Unless your local United Way is ineffective. As a two term UW board member my eyes were opened to the effectiveness of the UW. All I can say is I would hate to be the head of a charity that goes before the UW allocation committee without all my ducks in a row. A brutal ordeal. Of course it is a local thing. Frank--what percentage of the money collected by the United Way actually goes to the various charities? What percent is considered "administrative expenses?" Max As mentioned, it is a local thing. The local board controls the UW administrative budget, campaign expenditures, compensation levels, etc. I haven't been on the board for several years (locally, two terms of three years then off for at least one term), but when I was on the administrative budget was about 10%. For that you get a very well run campaign, with mostly volunteers as campaign coordinators and brutal scrutiny of charities that have made application to recieve funds, along with ongoing oversight. Additionally, an endowed fund has been established so that at some time in the future, the administrative expenses can come from income from the endowed fund and 100% of the campaign can pass through. Not there yet. The board is all volunteer. The local UW had three full time employee's when I was on the board, may have four now. The last campaign was 2.2 million dollars.. But it is local. The efficiency depends on board members willing to volunteer and provide the proper oversite. It took quite a bit of time. I guess I was more interested in the UW on the national level. It has been quite a while ago, but at one time the UW reported 90% administrative and 10% pass-through. Of course the various media crucified the UW for that, and changes were brought about immediately. That some fat cats were getting rich on the UW didn't cut it with donors or potential recipients. The news of the organization's malfeasance hurt it severely for a while. I'm confident that your 10% administrative is probably not far off the national level now. I remember that, and also the scandal caused by a large California local that went bankrupt amid corruption allegations. As with any transfer of money, proper oversight is required, or corruption is guaranteed. Our volunteer board was diverse, having CPA's, (financial statements and audits) investment brokers (to invest temporary funds and the endowed fund), A Human resources V.P.(hiring, compensation and benefits for the few permanent employee's), a local TV newscaster (publicity), and many others. All in all about 25 board members with staggered terms at any given time. The fee paid to national is included in that 10% admin budget and is very small. However, the national ad package and PR are worth the fee. My wife and I contribute about $5000 to the UW each year. While we'd like to have the time to investigate which individual charities might better be served through direct donations, we find it more expedient to use the UW. I believe that's what the UW was chartered for in the first place: folks like us. Good, and you're right, if you can trust your board, you don't have to worry about good stewardship. Max |
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"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message ... On Fri, 04 May 2007 03:24:50 GMT, "Maxprop" wrote: "Frank Boettcher" wrote in message . .. On Thu, 03 May 2007 21:49:44 GMT, "Maxprop" wrote: "Frank Boettcher" wrote in message m... On Thu, 03 May 2007 07:33:40 -0400, katy wrote: Jonathan Ganz wrote: In article , katy wrote: Katy, katy... the point is that the lobbiest money is interfering with the process. Some would claim that it's a first amendement right of theirs to pump big money to politicians to get their way, but the effect is to subvert the will of the people. If you don't think that's true, see how easy or difficult it is for a private citizen to get a private meeting with the President vs. a big sponsor. This is true for both parties. The Dems have claimed they're going to address it, but so far, nothing has happened. I wonder why?? )that's a rhetorical question) SOme of the largest lobbying groups are liberal...like i mentioned: the NEA, the AMA, 2 of the most powerful...but then, those groups are made up of people with interests who use the group effort rather than the individual effort to make their mark...many regular old citizens contribute to those groups, not just the big money...so..if you really want this war to end..start lobbying...get some big money behind you...obviously, big money isn;'t interested in ending the war... What does the political affiliation have to do with the access we're talking about? You're really stretching if you think this is good for the country. ..I give my money to organizations that represent my interests...and not to blanket charities like United Way... You should. Unless your local United Way is ineffective. As a two term UW board member my eyes were opened to the effectiveness of the UW. All I can say is I would hate to be the head of a charity that goes before the UW allocation committee without all my ducks in a row. A brutal ordeal. Of course it is a local thing. Frank--what percentage of the money collected by the United Way actually goes to the various charities? What percent is considered "administrative expenses?" Max As mentioned, it is a local thing. The local board controls the UW administrative budget, campaign expenditures, compensation levels, etc. I haven't been on the board for several years (locally, two terms of three years then off for at least one term), but when I was on the administrative budget was about 10%. For that you get a very well run campaign, with mostly volunteers as campaign coordinators and brutal scrutiny of charities that have made application to recieve funds, along with ongoing oversight. Additionally, an endowed fund has been established so that at some time in the future, the administrative expenses can come from income from the endowed fund and 100% of the campaign can pass through. Not there yet. The board is all volunteer. The local UW had three full time employee's when I was on the board, may have four now. The last campaign was 2.2 million dollars.. But it is local. The efficiency depends on board members willing to volunteer and provide the proper oversite. It took quite a bit of time. I guess I was more interested in the UW on the national level. It has been quite a while ago, but at one time the UW reported 90% administrative and 10% pass-through. Of course the various media crucified the UW for that, and changes were brought about immediately. That some fat cats were getting rich on the UW didn't cut it with donors or potential recipients. The news of the organization's malfeasance hurt it severely for a while. I'm confident that your 10% administrative is probably not far off the national level now. I remember that, and also the scandal caused by a large California local that went bankrupt amid corruption allegations. As with any transfer of money, proper oversight is required, or corruption is guaranteed. Our volunteer board was diverse, having CPA's, (financial statements and audits) investment brokers (to invest temporary funds and the endowed fund), A Human resources V.P.(hiring, compensation and benefits for the few permanent employee's), a local TV newscaster (publicity), and many others. All in all about 25 board members with staggered terms at any given time. The fee paid to national is included in that 10% admin budget and is very small. However, the national ad package and PR are worth the fee. My wife and I contribute about $5000 to the UW each year. While we'd like to have the time to investigate which individual charities might better be served through direct donations, we find it more expedient to use the UW. I believe that's what the UW was chartered for in the first place: folks like us. Good, and you're right, if you can trust your board, you don't have to worry about good stewardship. We've known personally most of the people on our local UW board for the past decade or so. Max |
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