It seems NGOs' (non government organisations) or NPOs' (not for profit organisations) are above reproach. There are hundreds of them : Colony 47, Anglicare, Salvos, Mission...the list goes on. These are the "sacred cows" of the business world. No one dares criticise these organisations for fear of the backlash that would ensue. I have worked for several of these organisations in the past, and there are some wonderful people working for them. Truly caring people with very high ideals....but who is actually running checks on these huge multi million dollar corporations.
How come I can buy a brand new tee shirt or shirt from a department store, cheaper than I can from Vinnies ? How come, say Colony 47, which is a 10million dollar company, have a real estate portfolio that most of us would envy ? How come a business like Anglicare, which is probably closer to the 60 million mark, receives huge grants from the government, when its run buy the mega rich multi-national Anglican church. Don't get me started on the catholics !!
The point being is that they are supposed to be non-profit....sure mate !! It's about empire building. Real people start off with good intentions, but as soon as money is involved....corruption is not far away. Think about it next time you want to donate.
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