Greta's piece clearly states that The American Cancer Society did not openly come out and say that they were rejecting the money because it came from the atheist organization, Foundation Beyond Belief. However, in doing so it goes against what should be a charity organization's function. The American Cancer Society is in the business of adding to their coffers in order to bankroll research, so it seems terribly odd that they wouldn't take it. And really, what other reason than differing ideology is there? My guess is they knew exactly how wrong it would be to openly take a stand on what they thought about an atheist organization. Coming out honestly on the subject would have really left a bad taste in the mouths of those who would then take their donations elsewhere. Hem and haw and doing the dance of avoiding coming clean... yeah, much better plan.
Well, now it's out and surprise, surprise... it's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of those who previously donated and predictably, it casts a doubt on future donations. People are going to choose other ways to donate their money because discrimination doesn't sit well with them. If you are one of those, please... Let me help you with that.
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The American Cancer Society doesn't fare too badly when it comes to how they run the organization, BUT let me point out a few things.
In comparing the other organizations that deal with financing research for cancer, the ACS scores the LOWEST! And take a look at what a CEO at ACS makes. Do you think that's a bit out of line considering this is supposed to be a charitable organization? You know, one that is compassionate to a cause? I thought caring equated with doing everything that you could for that cause, maybe including not withholding valuable research dollars in order to pay a guy's salary?!?! I'd say that's taking too big of a cut, MR. CEO!
Many have already voiced their displeasure on the American Cancer Society's Facebook page and have publicly said they would take their donation dollars elsewhere. Please stand with those people and do the same. Go check out the other organizations below and find one that is right for you. Charity should be about giving freely, without hesitation and with love and compassion as the core reason for doing so. Not accepting charity because of someone's ideology is smacking that love and compassion in the face.
Do not turn the other cheek. Please.
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society - GA | 53.85 |  |
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network - PA | 60.67 |  |
| National Cancer Coalition - NC | 64.13 | |
| CancerCare - NY | 60.55 | |
| The V Foundation - NC | 64.25 | |
Leadership (FYE 08/2009)
| Name | Title | Compensation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Seffrin | CEO | $914,906 | ||
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Barram | National VP of Divisional Services, Retired | $1,550,705 | ||||||||||
| Donald Thomas | Deputy CEO, Retired | $1,407,719 | ||||||||||
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