DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
Invite reviews
Invite friends and colleagues to share their experiences with this nonprofit
May 3, 2012
I seriously considered stopping my donations to Doctors without Borders because I could not get them to stop sending me solicitations by mail. I finaly wrote to directly to a board member when I received a solicitation signed by her. I have not received any mail from Doctors without Borders in several weeks. I am cautiously optimistic at this point that the mail has stopped.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 18, 2012
Doctors Without Borders is one of the premier international medical non-profits. Doctors Without Borders medical staff provide health services in areas of the world that are too dangerous from other non-profit agencies to work in. The courage of these doctors is unbelievable. They are literally laying their lives on the line to provide medical services in conflict zones around the world. Critics who question the fund-raising practices of DWB are directed to www.charitynavigator.org and www.charitywatch.org.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 4, 2012
Like some others who have commented, I receive about one mailing per month from this charity, each with a 45-cent stamp on the enclosed envelope. How many people are likely to donate this frequently? I feel it is a real waste of money on their part and would like to see that money go to their field work instead. If people want to donate, they will provide their own stamp! This practice has made me less likely to contribute in the future.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Unsure
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Unsure
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unsure
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 3, 2012
Yes, they do wonderful work but I too am tired of all the snail mail (and environmental degradation that goes with it). Seems like that would be better spent on non-donors. If you stop donating, does the mail ever end?
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
stop nagging donors so often. Spend the money and paper on getting new donors.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Likely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
April 2, 2012
We have donated to Doctors Without Borders for many years. They absolutely will not stop the snail mail, no matter what we do. We donate to quite a few charities, and all of them have honored our request to stop the calls/snail mail. But Doctors Without Borders will not. Also, their privacy choices are difficult to find on their website, and I'm not sure they will honor those preferences either. There are so many wonderful international charities that we find it easy to stop our donations to this group.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Unsure
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
No
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 8, 2012
Doctors without borders is one of the most proactive and altruistic charities I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Their efforts around the world have an immediate impact, and their non-bias and anti discriminatory policies is one of the reasons why I hold them in such high regard.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Unsure
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Likely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
February 22, 2012
Looks like this organization has gotten back its 4 star rating. I plan to donate for the first time this year as I know a person who is participating. 13% is not unusual to spend for getting contributions in this economy where everyone is tightening their purse strings. I would hope that once you have donated, they don't ask you again until the following year.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not send requests for money to donors who have already given in a particular year.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Likely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Likely
Why did you make your donation at this time?
Had a friend who is participating
December 6, 2011
I have been a donor for years and was disappointed to find Doctors Without Borders downgraded to 3 stars. I will contribute again this year but if there is no improvement in their rating for 2012, I will remove them from my charitable donations list.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Unsure
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Unsure
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unsure
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 26, 2011
I have gladly donated monthly to the courageous Doctors and staff of this necessary organization for many years now. But as I give to other needy charities as well, I use the 4 Stars of Charity Navigator as my cutoff point for deciding who will receive my donations. I am considering holding back on donating to Doctors Without Borders until they meet the 4 star criteria. But the hard working Doctors and Staff on the front lines don't "manage the business" so I'd like to see the management staff and board hustle to get this Charity up to the high class standards of the many other charitable organizations and support their front line.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have not personally been on the receiving end of their good work.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Meet the Accountability Standards set by Charity Navigator.
September 22, 2011
The cost of $.13 to receive a $1 donation seems high and unnecessary. I received mailers at least monthly, if not more. I finally requested that they stop sending requests except once a year, which they have done, fortunately. I have always happily donated to this charity, but am now reconsidering. I think they can do better at increasing the amount of their funds going to programs, rather than fundraising. They should evaluate how effective their fundraising strategies really are.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
have not
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
reduce fundraising expenses.
More feedback...
Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Unsure
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unsure
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
Fundraising expenses and lower $ to programs is what moved my ratings to unsure from definitely or likely, as well as my overall rating.
Why did you make your donation at this time?
I made a partial donation as part of my annual giving. I must evaluate whether they deserve the balance of my customary donation this year.
What would you tell others about this organization?
Yes, but with the caution to check Charity Navigator, to evaluate expenses in relationship to funding of programs.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011