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During the summer of 2016 I relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas. Since then, I have not put up new posts here on New To Seattle, although visitors are free to comment on older posts, to which I often respond. In Sin City I've launched a new blog, New To Las Vegas, which continues my same tradition of observation, musings and commentary. Visitors can access my new blog by clicking here. Please visit and stay awhile.

Tag Archives: Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance

Charity with murky financials trolls in Seattle

Posted on January 23, 2015 by William P. BarrettJanuary 23, 2015

Watchdog says it is “unable to verify” accounting of Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, charitable accounting, charitable fundraising, Jadent Inc., Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Leave a reply

Repeat nomination in Seattle for ‘America’s Stupidest Charities’

Posted on May 27, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, part of Community Charity Advancement, again pitches a known critic

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, America's Worst Charities, American Veterans Support Foundation, Better Business Bureau, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, Community Charity Advancement, Courtesy Call, Darlene Lewis, fundraising efficiency, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, Seven Sisters of Healing, Tampa Bay Times | 2 Replies

For Indian charity soliciting around Seattle, the rest of the story

Posted on April 22, 2014 by William P. BarrettSeptember 10, 2014

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Scandal-plagued parent of Southwest Indian Relief Council spent more on fundraising and direct mail than good works.

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged American Indian Education Endowment Fund, American Indian Education Foundation, American Indian Relief Council, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Brian J. Brown, charitable commitment ratio, Charity One, Council of Indian Nations, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, National Relief Charities, Native American Aid, Navajo, Navajo Relief Fund, Paul Harvey, Rescue Operations for Animals on the Reservation, Sioux Nation Relief Fund, Southwest Indian Relief Council | 5 Replies

Third candidate in Seattle for ‘America’s Stupidest Charities’

Posted on February 12, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Community Charity Advancement, doing business as Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, seeks a donation from critic who wrote it spent zip on good works.

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, American Veterans Support Foundation, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Cancer Fund of America, Community Charity Advancement, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, US Firefighters Association, Washington State Secretary of State | 2 Replies

Dubious charity playing in Seattle scores a dubious hat trick

Posted on May 28, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Most of what the Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund raises in cash benefits only the fundraiser

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB Wise Giving Alliance, BCRSF, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, charitable commitment, charity reverse hat trick, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Community Charity Advancement, Courtesy Call, donated medical goods, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Lea Goldman, Marie Claire, Pompano Beach, Seattle Cancer Alliance, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seven Sisters of Healing, The Big Business of Breast Cancer, Wise Giving Alliance, World Help, World Helpless | 198 Replies

Really? Iffy charity says gift will benefit Seattle hospital

Posted on February 22, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation spends a whole lot more on fundraising and telemarketing

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged Associated Community Services, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, charitable commitment, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Chldren's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Dashiel Hammet, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, GIK valuation, Seattle Children's Hospital, The Maltese Falcon, United States Armed Forces Association, Vietnam Veterans of Washington State, Washington State Secretary of State | 11 Replies

Dubious charity soliciting in Seattle gets a break in Olympia

Posted on October 8, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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An official state website says Washington AmVets has a 100% charitable commitment ratio, but it looks more like a dismal 22%.

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged AmVets, AMVETS Department of Washington, AMVETS National Service Foundation, AmVets Service Foundation Department of Washington, AmVets Service Foundation Dept. of Washington, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Cancer Federation, charitable commitment, Childhood Leukemia Foundation, Defeat Diabetes Foundation, fundraising efficiency, Jadent Inc., Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, United Way of King County, Washington American Veterans Service Foundation, Washington AmVets, Washington State Secretary of State | 4 Replies

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