Re: MDA administrative expenses

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Randall. Compared to these other large organizations, MDA fares

well.

American Red Cross- CEO Compensation $528,758 (Administrative Costs 6% of

total income)

American Heart Association- CEO Compensation $414,114 (Administrative Costs

7% of total income)

United Jewish Communities- CEO Compensation $388,248 (Administrative Costs

2% of total income)

Easter Seals- CEO Compensation $387,608 (Administrative Costs 3% of total

income)

ALSAC / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital- CEO Compensation $384,371

(Administrative Costs 7% of total income)

United Way of America- CEO Compensation $358,875 (Administrative Costs 8% of

total income)

MDA- CEO Compensation $357,126 (Administrative Costs 6% of total income)

Lori

MDA administrative expenses

Hello,

For those interested in some information regarding the division of MDA's

funds, see:

www.give.org/reports/mda.asp

R.

[Guest guest]

I think these figure make a mockery of 'charity'

MDA administrative expenses

Hello,

For those interested in some information regarding the division of MDA's

funds, see:

www.give.org/reports/mda.asp

R.

[Guest guest]

Amen to that !!

N

On 9/3/02 8:34 PM, " Taleporos " <gtdeakin@...> wrote:

> I think these figure make a mockery of 'charity'

>

> MDA administrative expenses

>

>

> Hello,

>

> For those interested in some information regarding the division of MDA's

> funds, see:

>

> www.give.org/reports/mda.asp

>

> R.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ok here I am with of course a different opinion.

I am looking at these figures and honestly they do not offend me.

Before everyone gets up

in arms, think about the size of these organizations, the amount of

money these CEO's must

account for, the people they account to, i.e. the public.

In order for these organizations to be run, as yes I'm going to say " a

business " because even though

they are charitable organizations they need and require individuals with

expertise in the management of such large organizations. In order to

obtain these people, you need to pay them a competitive salary. These

salaries

sound high but next to an non-charity the same size, it's peanuts.

Anyone working in the non-profit sector,

automatically receives a lower salary than those in private

organizations. I'm not saying these CEO's are

saints but considering their knowledge and experience, they could easily

leave these organizations for more

lucrative ventures.

As for accountability to the public, your disability laws in the US

(ADA) is far more comprehensive than

anything we have in Canada. Use it.

MDA administrative expenses

Hello,

For those interested in some information regarding the division of MDA's

funds, see:

www.give.org/reports/mda.asp

R.

[Guest guest]

I don't mind *too much* about the pay but they should be more open about how

the money is used. I doubt they say on the teletho the CEO gets $_____ or to

put the telethon on it costs $_____. Many in society get the idea no one gets

paid... If I give to a charity I want a good idea how it's used.

They could hire someone disabled tho! lol

FSMA has no paid workers...... That I know

In a message dated 9/6/02 9:49:03 AM Central Daylight Time,

smarinich@... writes:

>

> Ok here I am with of course a different opinion.

>

> I am looking at these figures and honestly they do not offend me.

> Before everyone gets up

> in arms, think about the size of these organizations, the amount of

> money these CEO's must

> account for, the people they account to, i.e. the public.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, l can't help but to think of Enron, Arthur Andersen, WorldCom to name

a few ...

> Ok here I am with of course a different opinion.

>

> I am looking at these figures and honestly they do not offend me.

> Before everyone gets up

> in arms, think about the size of these organizations, the amount of

> money these CEO's must

> account for, the people they account to, i.e. the public.

>

> In order for these organizations to be run, as yes I'm going to say " a

> business " because even though

> they are charitable organizations they need and require individuals with

> expertise in the management of such large organizations. In order to

> obtain these people, you need to pay them a competitive salary. These

> salaries

> sound high but next to an non-charity the same size, it's peanuts.

> Anyone working in the non-profit sector,

> automatically receives a lower salary than those in private

> organizations. I'm not saying these CEO's are

> saints but considering their knowledge and experience, they could easily

> leave these organizations for more

> lucrative ventures.

>

> As for accountability to the public, your disability laws in the US

> (ADA) is far more comprehensive than

> anything we have in Canada. Use it.

>

>

> MDA administrative expenses

>

>

> Hello,

>

> For those interested in some information regarding the division of MDA's

> funds, see:

>

> www.give.org/reports/mda.asp

>

> R.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Actually, , FSMA now has one paid worker - the board finally insisted

on paying Audrey , who has been the volunteer executive director since

1984.

Bettylou

> FSMA has no paid workers...... That I know

[Guest guest]

And that pay is SO VERY WELL DESERVED in my opinion!!! Where would we be

without Audrey's incredible devotion?

Re: MDA administrative expenses

Actually, , FSMA now has one paid worker - the board finally

insisted

on paying Audrey , who has been the volunteer executive director

since

1984.

Bettylou

> FSMA has no paid workers...... That I know

[Guest guest]

Stefanie,

I agree with you. Managing over 1,000 employees spread nationwide and over

a $100 million budget with a focus in healthcare equipment and research

requires a full time individual that is paid. And, in order to find someone

capable, you will need to offer that level of salary, which is not that

outrageous considering the responsibilities. The Enron comparison isn't

accurate, because those officers earned multiples of millions, not several

hundred thousand.

Re: MDA administrative expenses

Yeah, l can't help but to think of Enron, Arthur Andersen, WorldCom to name

a few ...

> Ok here I am with of course a different opinion.

>

> I am looking at these figures and honestly they do not offend me.

> Before everyone gets up

> in arms, think about the size of these organizations, the amount of

> money these CEO's must

> account for, the people they account to, i.e. the public.

>

> In order for these organizations to be run, as yes I'm going to say " a

> business " because even though

> they are charitable organizations they need and require individuals with

> expertise in the management of such large organizations. In order to

> obtain these people, you need to pay them a competitive salary. These

> salaries

> sound high but next to an non-charity the same size, it's peanuts.

> Anyone working in the non-profit sector,

> automatically receives a lower salary than those in private

> organizations. I'm not saying these CEO's are

> saints but considering their knowledge and experience, they could easily

> leave these organizations for more

> lucrative ventures.

>

> As for accountability to the public, your disability laws in the US

> (ADA) is far more comprehensive than

> anything we have in Canada. Use it.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/6/02 7:02:56 PM Central Daylight Time, eross@...

writes:

>

> Actually, , FSMA now has one paid worker - the board finally insisted

> on paying Audrey , who has been the volunteer executive director since

> 1984.

> Bettylou

>

>

is it 6 digit salary though?

[Guest guest]

Again, look to your laws, perhaps a stronger securities commission is in

order but this seems

contrary to the laisse-faire approach to business in the US.

MDA administrative expenses

>

>

> Hello,

>

> For those interested in some information regarding the division of

> MDA's funds, see:

>

> www.give.org/reports/mda.asp

>

> R.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, you're right about the comparison flaw.

Re: MDA administrative expenses

Yeah, l can't help but to think of Enron, Arthur Andersen, WorldCom to

name a few ...

> Ok here I am with of course a different opinion.

>

> I am looking at these figures and honestly they do not offend me.

> Before everyone gets up in arms, think about the size of these

> organizations, the amount of money these CEO's must

> account for, the people they account to, i.e. the public.

>

> In order for these organizations to be run, as yes I'm going to say " a

> business " because even though they are charitable organizations they

> need and require individuals with expertise in the management of such

> large organizations. In order to obtain these people, you need to pay

> them a competitive salary. These salaries

> sound high but next to an non-charity the same size, it's peanuts.

> Anyone working in the non-profit sector,

> automatically receives a lower salary than those in private

> organizations. I'm not saying these CEO's are

> saints but considering their knowledge and experience, they could

easily

> leave these organizations for more

> lucrative ventures.

>

> As for accountability to the public, your disability laws in the US

> (ADA) is far more comprehensive than

> anything we have in Canada. Use it.