National Wildlife Federation
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April 19, 2013
The National Wildlife Federation through it's state affiliates actively supports and promotes not only hunting but also trapping. This wildlife killing especially the brutality of trapping is not evident in its National magazines or the way it presents itself to the ordinary member. I think this is duplicitous at best to lure people to donate money because they love wildlife only to use turn around and use that money to promote wildlife killing and exploitation using cruel methods and even by children. In New Mexico, the NM Wildlife Federation also supports coyote killing contests, organized events where the purpose is to offer cash and prizes for amassing the highest body count.
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A lot
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2013
April 3, 2013
No. Not to this organization. Your review is awfully short. We would like to know more.
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Unlikely
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Some
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2013
April 2, 2013
After donating to NWF, I was bombarded by a ton of unwanted mailings from NWF. In addition, I was sent more mailings from other environmental groups. Similarly, I was sent at least 2 solicitations requesting more donations, before I ever got my free gift from them.
I've decided to not donate again, and have moved more of my money to donating to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, my local church, and I plan on supporting my local wildlife organization instead of NWF. Selling your donor's information means no more donations from me...
Cheers!
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No
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No
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No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 11, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
I give to plenty of environmental groups, but not this one. They inundate me with unwanted mailings full of extra paper, to both my home and to my office. I can't see how this is efficient use of donor funds.
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Unlikely
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2013
January 7, 2013
I have donated small annual amounts to NWF for over 20 years. I also subscribe my nieces and nephews to their children's magazines. I often wonder how much money is wasted when I find bulky materials from them in the mail, on an increasing pace -almost weekly! They have taken the nonprofit marketing strategy of 'if a person is gifted with something, whether it be stationary or other gifts, then they will feel compelled to make a donation in return' to a very extreme degree. A part of protecting the environment for our children's future includes conserving precious resources and carefully considering how money is spent. Furthermore, their record keeping is deplorable. I am constantly receiving notices that it is time to renew my membership or a magazine subscription when I just paid/renewed. I have been double charged on many occasions and have not once received a reply to a number of email requests for support. I think their magazines are wonderful for kids, but they really need to spend more time engaging their members on social media and via email with educational pieces and reports on what is being accomplished with member funds. If this is done right and proper member services are in place, then a new social marketing trend will happen naturally and they can stop their abusing snail mail practices and do some real good. Until then, I am done with NWF, as there are so many other great nonprofits that can use my regular small contributions.
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Unlikely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Unlikely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
December 21, 2012
My loving husband donated our ranch/oil royalties to NWF. They have shown themselves to be greedy, extremely and uncessarily bureaucratic and hindered by layers and layers of admin (where all the money must go!) This total thanklessness for a VERY valuable donation is sad and supports the phrase 'no good deed goes unpunished'. In Hindsight, I wish we had donated to The Nature Conservancy.
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Definitely
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No
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No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 15, 2012
I recently particapted in a Hike & Seek event with my familiy. It was wonderful, they really inspired my kids! Ive recently order them the Ranger Rick magazine and am very pleased! Plus the kids love the photos!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 26, 2012
I've been a donor to National wildlife Federation for many, many years. Unfortunately, they are now engaged in misleading and manipulative mail fundraising. About a month ago they sent me a DVD in the mail and said it was a preview of a DVD series they were producing. The letter said I could pay $12.95 for the DVD and sign up to preview other DVD's, or return the DVD. In small print, they noted that since II didn't order the DVD, I was under no obligation to participate at all. Today I received a mailing from them with "Please pay for or Return Your DVD Today" in large boldface letters across the letter. The letter tells me to keep the DVD and pay the $12.95 or return the DVD. In small print after the complimentary close, is a "Service Guarantee" stating I am under no obligation to do either of these things. Yes, they are towing the legal line with this disclosure, but tricking folks into handing over cash is NOT good stewardship.
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No
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No
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 21, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
I was an annual donor to NWF for several years until I received a solicitation from a credit card company. I realized that the charity must have given my name and address to the bank soliciting my business. I regard this as a breach of loyalty to me, their donor, and since then have declined to support them.
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January 20, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
They are such positive, effective stewards for our national wildlife! Their online presence is amazing, and they did a great job in the Gulf.
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I' love to have easier access to more detailed info on what they "do" on their materials. The education stuff is easy to find, but I like nitty gritty details and metrics before I donate :)
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