JDRF
Posted by MRD  |  October 14, 2009 8:45:56 AM

We are switching our donations for diabetes research from ADA (whom we have supported for years) to JDRF because it is so efficient. As long as Charity Navigator gives a 4 star rating I am not as concerned about the CEO's salary. Apparently the CEO is doing a good job!

CEO Salary
Posted by Missford09  |  September 14, 2009 1:34:49 PM

I agree with Bobm and Zorch Tierod - the CEO is paid WAY too much. Nonprofit means you are not doing this for money. You do not have to pay $500,000 to one person to get results. A nonprofit organization should be driven by Volunteers, NOT a top executive. A huge salary does not guarantee quality. I guarantee you can find another CEO who could do as good of a job or better with a lower income requirement. No one should blindly give to one non-profit agency when there are other non-profits out there who are better stewards of our money. Please note: There are other Diabetes Research foundations in the United States.

No one who supports JDRF should be upset by these comments. A well run non-profit agency should welcome critiques and want their supporters to know what they are investing in when they give money. Transparency is key. No honest non-profit agency would want their supporters to give blindly.

All that said, the JDRF volunteers in my local area are very nice and seem to be efficient and organized.

CEO's Salary
Posted by bobm  |  September 11, 2009 9:44:22 AM

A most worthwhile cause with the great majority of revenue used to help people. However, it is unfortunate that 21,000 donations of $25 each are needed just to cover the CEO's annual salary. This seems TERRIBLY WRONG!

Our goal is $20,000 or more
Posted by BeDoHave  |  November 20, 2008 6:55:03 AM

My son was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was 2, he turns 8 today. My family and I have put a product line together called Be Do Have Clothing, to raise money for the JDRF. Our Grand Opening for our positive and inspirational apparel website is today.

I write this not to promote our cause but to encourage people to give to this worthwhile cause in what ever way they can. Our goal over our first year of business is to donate profits of $20,000 or more. I challenge others to do the same, set a goal and donate.

Our kids deserve a cure.

JDRF CEO salaries
Posted by Zorch Tierod  |  November 5, 2008 11:07:20 AM

JDRF actually funds basic scientific research in the areas of diabetes , cardiovascular complications of the disease, and other areas that attempt to increase the longevity and quality of life for victims. I am impressed with the quality of its peer-review research grant process, and the topics that are funded. However, I am NOT happy that the CEO of this organization is paid so much. A comparison with similar corporate CEO salaries is meaningless, as most of those are too high also. It seems to me unreasonable to pay a suit 3-4 times the salary of the people who do the work. JDRF could easily find someone just as competent who will do the CEO job for love, and not so much for money. Its the principle, not the payout.... I will temper my giving to JDRF until the CEO and their staff make a reasonable amount - less than $100K.

RE: CEO salary
Posted by Badgerfan  |  October 15, 2008 7:29:36 AM

In response to the poster below (OTOH). How about because JDRF is almost 4 times as efficient as the ADA and is increasing revenue over 250% quicker than the ADA. A CEO who runs their company better usually gets compensated for it.

OTOH
Posted by blackvortex  |  September 23, 2008 6:18:51 AM

Why does the CEO make well over half a million dollars each year? The President of the ADA makes about 60% of this...

JDRF is worthy of support
Posted by Gunner  |  June 20, 2008 11:50:43 AM

My daughter was diagnosed ON her 13th birthday in the emergency room. Seven years later, it still pains me to watch her test her blood & inject insulin. Getting Type 1 diabetes has slammed the door on some career options for her in addition to a projected shortened life expectancy. The research that JDRF funds will, someday, open those doors and give not only my daughter, but all of those who will be diagnosed in the future, a cure for what can be a deadly disease. A disease that attacks children that did nothing to deserve such an affliction. There are many ways a person can select a charity to donate to. The number of stars, percentages of expenditures, reputation, celebrity endorsements, etc. No matter what you use to base your donations on, JDRF is worthy of your financial support.