Fundraising - Skimming - Unethical?

[DanaC]

Seems to me that a small portion of everything raised should go to offsetting the costs of running an organisation. Not-for-profit organisations shouldn't have to actually pay to exist, their costs should b covered as long as they keep themselves as lean as they can reasonably be. But, it isn't up to each individual fundraiser to skim off from donations. Fundraisers should be able to claim reasonable subsistance from the body they are raising for.

[Griff]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Fundraisers should be able to claim reasonable subsistance from the body they are raising for.

I think you're talking about a different model than monster is. I don't know how uncommon it is in GB but in the States a lot of charities are purely voluntary with no paid staff. I think it is reasonable to have expenses paid as long as it is done out in the open and people know how much of their money is spent on operating expenses.