Nor are they consistent with the trust donors place in a charity. The ECFA noted, however, that outside fund-raisers often provide necessary and vital services for charities. In some instances, the expertise of the consultants may surpass that of the ministry's staff. In fact, it may be more economical to purchase fund-raising services than to develop such capabilities within the charity. Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell said the real key to charitable giving was for the public to be better informed.
Several organizations make that information readily available to the public.
Professional fund-raisers are in business to make money and can legally keep a portion of the money they collect. If you're not comfortable with the amount, you may want to consider other options for donating. Rappahannock Ave., Suite 200, Jessup, MD 20794 .