I just came across this article: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/12/08/wounded-warriors-project-a-legal-scam/
It talks about how everything they do is contracted out and the officers each have a salary of 100k - 300k. It also talks about how out of all the funds that are donated only ~10% reach the wounded warriors.
This really bothers me because I know my wife and I have done fundraisers and donated to the WWP. Does this affect how you will donate? or where you will donate? Do you actually research the non-profits that you donate to?
I know I dont, but this will definitely make me start.
As we are coming to find out, wounded Vets are big money. Considering I'm 146% disabled, I'm trying to figure out how to tap into this.
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I just came across this article: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/12/08/wounded-warriors-project-a-legal-scam/
It talks about how everything they do is contracted out and the officers each have a salary of 100k - 300k. It also talks about how out of all the funds that are donated only ~10% reach the wounded warriors.
This really bothers me because I know my wife and I have done fundraisers and donated to the WWP. Does this affect how you will donate? or where you will donate? Do you actually research the non-profits that you donate to?
I know I dont, but this will definitely make me start.
As we are coming to find out, wounded Vets are big money. Considering I'm 146% disabled, I'm trying to figure out how to tap into this.
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I haven't been a fan of the Wounded Warrior Project since I looked at how little they spend out of their budget actually helping veterans. They spend about 57% helping veterans and over 30% on advertising. While their actual operating expenses are a small percentage (somewhere around 5%), they still don't do a very good job in getting money where it needs to be, in my opinion.
CPT Bob Moore
I don't mind advertising, I Just don't like the percentage that they spend on things other than service members. 57% on actual charity work is too low for me. Advertising at over 30% is too high of a percentage.
SSG Steven Gross
Do your homework.. Sgt Butler drives home the very fact of MOST charities, to include Red Cross. Before you donate, look it up on the internet. Don't listen to others...
SSG Steven Gross
Sgt. Buckner, I stand corrected... Screw spell-check....Auto Correct, ....
SPC (Join to see)
Spending 30% on advertising drives more revenue streams into WW. I would rather get 57% of 10,000,000 than 95% of 100,000...
I think all anyone needs to know are these 2 things:
1) "Wounded Warriors Project head Steve Nardizzi, has never served,"
2) "$375,000 that Wounded Warrior Project executive director Steven Nardizzi was personally paid in 2013"
1) "Wounded Warriors Project head Steve Nardizzi, has never served,"
2) "$375,000 that Wounded Warrior Project executive director Steven Nardizzi was personally paid in 2013"
MAJ Dallas D.
I retract all such statements about Wounded Warrior Project, including the salary of its CEO.
AskNod Issues Retraction and Apology to Wounded Warriors Project
Alex Graham issues public apology to Wounded Warrior Project and All U.S. Veterans.
SGT Richard H.
It's pretty obvious that retraction was written by an attorney. Kind of reeks of yet another lawsuit. Just saying.
MAJ Dallas D.
Just to elaborate on WWP - I am an alumni and yes they have called me just to see how I am doing, yes I have been very lucky to go on a Soldier Ride and it was an amazing experience.
I think they are like any big organization that has good and bad sides. I think their hiring practices are where I have the biggest gripe.
I went through an over 12 month process to try and get a position with them and in the end it went to someone who was not a veteran and had much less experience. This was for a position that in the Jacksonville area pays in the $60-$70K a year range and they were only offering $35K but I was willing to work for less to help my fellow veterans.
I am not bitter about not getting the position, I believe everything happens for a reason and I am happy where I am.
I just think they have went from helping veterans as a main objective to where awareness is their main objective.
I think they are like any big organization that has good and bad sides. I think their hiring practices are where I have the biggest gripe.
I went through an over 12 month process to try and get a position with them and in the end it went to someone who was not a veteran and had much less experience. This was for a position that in the Jacksonville area pays in the $60-$70K a year range and they were only offering $35K but I was willing to work for less to help my fellow veterans.
I am not bitter about not getting the position, I believe everything happens for a reason and I am happy where I am.
I just think they have went from helping veterans as a main objective to where awareness is their main objective.
SFC Douglas Duckett
MAJ Dallas Dunn - No need to retract. The author of the article on this debate (Tim Mak) is not the same that retracted any statements (Gordon Alex Graham).
SGT Robert R., there is no doubt that this organization has been subject to a lot of scrutiny. My impact organization, Project Sanctuary, serves military and veteran families and continually spends over 84% of all donations directly on the service we provide to families. We are a Gold Member of GuideStar Exchange, a Better Business Bureau accredited charity, and demonstrating our commitment to fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency. I invite you, and the others on this thread: MSG Wade Huffman, CMSgt Robert Gates, SCPO Larry Knight Sr., PO1 (Join to see), LTJG Robert M., CW5 (Join to see), MSG Bill Geiger, and SPC David S. to check us out and see for yourself.
All nonprofits must raise money to provide the services, it's our fiduciary responsibility to be excellent stewards of those contributions - and I'm charged with doing that for our nonprofit.
http://www.projectsanctuary.us
All nonprofits must raise money to provide the services, it's our fiduciary responsibility to be excellent stewards of those contributions - and I'm charged with doing that for our nonprofit.
http://www.projectsanctuary.us
Home page for the Project Sanctuary website
LTC Jason Strickland
SCPO Larry Knight Sr., thanks for your comment. My simple answer is the old adage: it costs money to make money. The paper that we use to print our materials to tell others about our organization costs money. The dental insurance plan covered by my organization costs money. The money dedicated for payroll outside our programming costs money. It even costs money to spend the time and resources to tell our donors that we spend their contributions properly. Any organization that claims 100% goes directly to their constituents either has all-volunteer "employees" or has an extremely generous wealthy donor that offsets those expenses or has set their financial structure to direct funding through an endowment or other holding entity to ensure their financials are not affected.
This is not to say there aren't some tremendous organizations that ensure nearly 100% of donations go directly to services. Fisher House is a tremendous example of this.
This is not to say there aren't some tremendous organizations that ensure nearly 100% of donations go directly to services. Fisher House is a tremendous example of this.
SCPO Larry Knight Sr.
Thanks for your response, I talk with Business exec's daily who offer their support with this program. I question their allegiance and loyalty in the handling of proceeds from all sectors ? When many of the returning wounded here in our area complain that, none of this (moneys' ) seems to be filtering into the program as stated by so many.
It seems' in some respects like the Medicare system, which has been defunct by the medical professionals to the point of plain outright fraud ! Just hoping this doesn't become an issue with WWP, and you'd think with all the billionaires out there funding would be of no issue so that 100 % would be viable ? Bravo Zulu to you for your service and your part in the program.
It seems' in some respects like the Medicare system, which has been defunct by the medical professionals to the point of plain outright fraud ! Just hoping this doesn't become an issue with WWP, and you'd think with all the billionaires out there funding would be of no issue so that 100 % would be viable ? Bravo Zulu to you for your service and your part in the program.
CPT Richard Riley
LTC Jason Strickland You are correct, ANY organization that purports to directly use 100% of donations for the mission is misleading at a minimum. The few out there that have substantial endowments and are capable of 100% direct support are not foolish enough to deplete their entire endowment for the sake of that 100%.
I work alongside a few in my area who strive to come close to the 100%, but I am not aware of any organization who actually can attain it without winning the lottery on a yearly basis .....
I work alongside a few in my area who strive to come close to the 100%, but I am not aware of any organization who actually can attain it without winning the lottery on a yearly basis .....
MSG Greg Kelly
The WWP is awesome I am an Alumni and it is the only organization to which I donate or belong. They offer help to Vets who need it and offer programs through well organized support groups to help Vets with everything finding peace of mind to physical recovery it is 100% Vet focused and every year they send out a questionnaire to Alumni asking the WWP members what services they would like to see that is great.
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