Without stats you’re just blowing smoke. I’m a big fan, but the numbers can convince me.
Tell you what, I’ll go look up some stuff and try to get back on here tomorrow. But off the top of my head, I seem to remember the percentage that ultimately went to research was in the upper 30’s, below 40%. Expenses were extraordinary. Again, this was a while ago, but it was ridiculous. I remember seeing a Marine Corp fundraising outfit that did all their work and still was able to send well over 90% of the money raised to the cause. Somehow, they didn’t need 60+% for expenses. Amazing.
From the 2008 Annual Report:
"In 2008 MDA allocated $162.4 million to research, health care services, and professional and patient health education. Of every dollar MDA spent, 78.3 cents was dedicated to program services. Fundraising costs accounted for 14.1 cents, and management costs were 7.6 cents. MDA is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and has been listed as a “Top-Rated Charity” by the American Institute of Philanthropy."