I soured on the Red Cross a long, long time ago. It was the whole United Way thing that really got my goat.
Oh me too. I remember back in the 70’s I was working for one of the United Way charities. My boss and I were so excited that we saved them money from our budget. I took the saved money to their office and right in the middle of the lobby they dressed me down in front of everyone and told me if we did not spend that money(every cent), our budget would be cut the next year. How’s that for encouragement? (sarc) I was so embarrassed and humiliated. That was the end of United Way for me. Never again.
The head of the Red Cross can take a big pay cut with what she/he makes.
Oh yes. Only about 10 cents on the dollar went to the actual benefit of the charity where as the other 90 cents went to them.