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beer 30
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Huh?Did we give up when The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
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Yes. I threw that in my sig to get under DD's skin -As Bush said: "Mission Accomplished" 
There are a wide range of rankings depending on the year and the rating authority. They only recently rose above a "D" from Charity Watch (I think they get a C+ now IIRC which induced a rant from their CEO back in July) and got 3/4 stars with charity navigator (2/4 on their raw financials). There are other systems... I thought referencing B/B+ was being kind.
... And advising folks to give to charities that have a more proven track record of seeing every dollar through to it's intended recipient, while giving to the cause through more direct channels (sweat equity and cash to local veterans causes) is "douchey"? If you say so.
There are a wide range of rankings depending on the year and the rating authority. They only recently rose above a "D" from Charity Watch (I think they get a C+ now IIRC which induced a rant from their CEO back in July) and got 3/4 stars with charity navigator (2/4 on their raw financials). There are other systems... I thought referencing B/B+ was being kind.
... And advising folks to give to charities that have a more proven track record of seeing every dollar through to it's intended recipient, while giving to the cause through more direct channels (sweat equity and cash to local veterans causes) is "douchey"? If you say so.
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:Belushi: reference... He's rallying the aliases to bring the torchesHuh?Did we give up when The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
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Silver & Black
Footballguy
I'm playing in a golf outing for the WWP tomorrow morning. It's $100 for 9 holes and all proceeds go the charity. It's a good cause and I'm happy to donate and get a little golf in the deal.
Doctor Detroit
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When fireworks blow up in a moron's hand, it's never his fault. Right i####?
I especially like the part where it's fishing, then it isn't, then it is again. Well played Kenny Powers, well played.
Doctor Detroit
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beer 30
Footballguy
I lob a softball for the obligatory "forget it, he's rolling" line and it gets ####ed up:Belushi: reference... He's rallying the aliases to bring the torchesHuh?Did we give up when The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Doctor Detroit
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dickey moe
Fingerpicker
When fireworks blow up in a moron's hand, it's never his fault. Right i####?
I especially like the part where it's fishing, then it isn't, then it is again. Well played Kenny Powers, well played.
I thought the Kenny Powers shtick was from out of left field, but now we've seen the pic.
moleculo
Footballguy
this is my friends charity he just started: ptsdmma. I'm not going to get into if this is an A or a B charity, he is barely off the ground. I can vouch for Keith - he's a good friend of mine, served his time in Iraq and saw some pretty nasty stuff, and really rurned his life around thru MMA.
no idea if this will take off and if he will be able make anything out of it, just thought I'd toss it out there.
no idea if this will take off and if he will be able make anything out of it, just thought I'd toss it out there.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
According to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
I'm not sure what I'm supposed to believe 
There are different sources/methods and different years for calculations. Some have them up around 78 percent.According to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Apparently his most current source says 60-80%. Shouldn't he update his sig?There are different sources/methods and different years for calculations. Some have them up around 78 percent.According to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Measuring a non-profit strictly by how much money goes directly to the participants is asinine. While it's great to buy somebody dinner and all, some treatments/programs cost a little bit to provide.
ETA: And obviously the ongoing cost of fundraising.
ETA: And obviously the ongoing cost of fundraising.
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beer 30
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You should believe that no matter what, there will always be good people in the world willing to help those less fortunate or suffering. How that takes shape and gets administered is a different story. Want to make a difference in somebodies life and not spend a dime? Go to an old folks home and talk to some of them. People caring for one another does more than 58, 60, 70 or even 80 cents on the dollar will ever do. This is kinda stupid nowAccording to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
butcher boy
Footballguy
Program ExpensesAccording to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
(Percent of the charity’s budget spent on the programs
and services it delivers) 57.9%
Administrative Expenses 5.6%
Fundraising Expenses 36.3%
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fred_1_15301
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I'm not even questioning ICON's character. I have no reason to believe that he would lie about all of his charitable donations. I'm questioning his judgment in trying to tarnish the reputation of an important charity because of some stupid I-feud.You should believe that no matter what, there will always be good people in the world willing to help those less fortunate or suffering. How that takes shape and gets administered is a different story. Want to make a difference in somebodies life and not spend a dime? Go to an old folks home and talk to some of them. People caring for one another does more than 58, 60, 70 or even 80 cents on the dollar will ever do. This is kinda stupid nowAccording to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
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I agree.This is kinda stupid now
I've pretty much ignored most of DD's rants across various threads but did get dragged back into it here. My apologies guys. It's dropped on my end.
gllll peas.ETA: Link modified. Cheers.
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Doctor Detroit
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When fireworks blow up in a moron's hand, it's never his fault. Right i####?
I especially like the part where it's fishing, then it isn't, then it is again. Well played Kenny Powers, well played.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
For the second year in a row, I made my contribution to WWP through the United Way.Yesterday, I donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wanted to send out a challenge to all FootballGuys to also make a donation. Whatever the amount.
The Commish
Footballguy
I give the slight upper hand here to DD with respect to who's being less childish. The only reason it's not even is because of icon's claim to have dropped it while leaving the childish link in his sig. At least DD isn't pretending to have dropped it.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
I forgot to add that I upped my pledge this year; up yours!For the second year in a row, I made my contribution to WWP through the United Way.Yesterday, I donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wanted to send out a challenge to all FootballGuys to also make a donation. Whatever the amount.
parasaurolophus
Footballguy
That is based off of an older set of financials. The new ones are higher. Previous ones are higher. The average is probably more like .73 based on a quick glance. That isn't great, but it isn't terrible either.Program ExpensesAccording to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
(Percent of the charity’s budget spent on the programs
and services it delivers) 57.9%
Administrative Expenses 5.6%
Fundraising Expenses 36.3%
I personally never give to charities that have that kind of ratio, but I hardly think it is worth getting upset over. United Way and Komen on the other hand...
Doctor Detroit
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You and I, we're gonna have beers.I forgot to add that I upped my pledge this year; up yours!For the second year in a row, I made my contribution to WWP through the United Way.Yesterday, I donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wanted to send out a challenge to all FootballGuys to also make a donation. Whatever the amount.
HellToupee
Footballguy
Received a 2015 WW calendar in the mail today. One of the better charity solicitations I've received . Anyone else who has donated should be receiving one shortly I would assume.
parasaurolophus
Footballguy
### #### it. I am a hypocrite. Just looked up the charities I donated to last year and 3 of them fell at or below this level. So while wounded warrior seems to be showing an uptrend here all the charities I donate to show a 5yr downtrend. One of them doesn't even give financial info out without requesting it now. So off the list they go.That is based off of an older set of financials. The new ones are higher. Previous ones are higher. The average is probably more like .73 based on a quick glance. That isn't great, but it isn't terrible either.Program ExpensesAccording to your sig (which for some odd reason you refuse to remove), it's 58 cents on the dollar
(Percent of the charity’s budget spent on the programs
and services it delivers) 57.9%
Administrative Expenses 5.6%
Fundraising Expenses 36.3%
I personally never give to charities that have that kind of ratio, but I hardly think it is worth getting upset over. United Way and Komen on the other hand...
I actually used to be a real stickler for this. Had a paid membership to guidestar and was real stubborn. I haven't looked in years and every single charity I give to or have given to has gone down. It is the same group I have been donating to for a while and I guess I just got lazy. At least the group(milwaukee hunger task force) I have donated the most time and money to is still at 87.5%. But even they are down from above 95%.
Long story short I will be making a donation. Helping our soldiers is a good cause, and although the percentage isn't what I would like, it isn't a bad thing for there to be one juggernaut out there getting the word out. They are moving in a good financial direction too.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Just sent 9 cents their way using Amazon Smile.
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