If you've ever given to charity..........

[Snow Queen]

I used to donate a lot to charity but have stopped now. Once you donate they start calling you non-stop asking for when you will be donating again. If I donated to your charity two weeks ago why would you call me asking for me to give a bigger donation. If there is a cause I like and they don't harras people I will donate to it.

[FallenPixels]

This is more when you get the people who stop you on the street or calling you at home than the admin costs so they don't have to inform you of admin costs in the same way unfortunately

The best way to get around it is not to give at stores, in the street or by phone, contact the charity directly and donate - and choose smaller local charities who do their own fundraising as more of the money goes to the actual cause

[Sally888]

Weve discussed this before and yes, there are some pretty bad charities out there. I know one childrens fund some of the workers there drove bentleys and bmw's and made over 100k a year....

Im too tired to find the post right now but there is a registeres canadian charities list with what percent goes to what etc.

[chillys-willy]

I agree with alot of what has been posted here. I give more of my time and goods these days than actual cash. If you are interested in how charities in Canada are spending their money, this is a great article. Do take it with a grain of salt because it depends on what you value, how you rank a charity.

http://www.moneysense.ca/2011/09/15/...1-charity-100/