These stories make me think of two things.
1) I've gone to a few high-end charity events. Most of the time I do not like the shakedown or knowing that a small percentage goes to the charity because they cost too much to put on. I'd rather just donate directly. The other day a lady came to house selling a 50/50 ticket for the SPCA for $50. I bought the ticket, but I'd rather just donate $50 directly to the SPCA.
2) I sit a the board of an educational foundation due to the fact that I am a board member of the affiliated organization. The foundation has received a few large one-off donations from the parent organization due to unexpected surpluses, but they normally don't get much from regular donations. The board is paralyzed with fear. They don't want to invest or give more out because they are afraid they are going to lose all the money. I feel like I am the only one pushing for a long-term financial plan. I've reached out to a few financial advisors and no one can give any good advice on how to run things.
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