My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been a member of the Parrot Posse Facebook group for many years now. I totally support the work the non-profit does in supporting rescue organizations for parrots as well as providing support to local shelters when birds are seized from abusive or neglectful situations. Having earned the respect of many suppliers over the years, the Posse is able to stretch donated funds to get the most “band for the buck” in providing food, toys, and cages to organizations who are on the front lines in providing for the welfare of parrots.

I think everyone knows that there is a plethora of dogs and cats in shelters awaiting homes, but few realize the plight of parrots. Unlike dogs and cats, parrots can live many decades, often outliving their original “owner.” They also require a lot of attention. Many who are initially énamourés with having a parrot, find that the bird is too demanding, too noisy, too messy, or just too much. Those birds often end up in rescues (unfortunately some just end up relegated to a back room, garage, or closet—essentially putting a long-lived, highly intelligent creature in solitary confinement with little to no human interaction and usually no toys or puzzles in the cage.)

The Parrot Posse steps in to provide needed items when the rescues’ resources are challenged.

It is the most transparent and honest organization I have ever encountered. It’s founder spends untold hours searching for the best deal on supplies as well as donating various parrot-centric items she has collected over the years to help raise funds for Posse. She does this with NO financial compensation as do all others who help with the Posse’s fundraising, record keeping, etc. One hundred percent of funds raised to helping birds rather than paying anyone working for/with the organization. Details of what was donated, to whom, and at what cost are regularly shared on the Posse’s Facebook page.

This organization is the first one I donate to—often the only one. In recent, more frugal years, my financial donations have been smaller and less frequent than they were before, but I still find ways to help.

The Parrot Posse does amazing work to help birds in need. It is not a rescue, but instead supports rescue organizations as well as local authorities by providing needed food, toys, and cages when needed. When hurricanes have left parrots with no safe place to be, the Parrot Posse has stepped up to help. When hoarding or the disability of caretakers has resulted in seizures of birds, the Posse has stepped up.

No one involved with the Posse is paid for their services. The founder works hard to get discounts and donation so that every penny contributed to the organization is pinched until it squeals! And every transaction is transparent. Money is raised; it is used to purchase items that are shipped to help parrots, and then the purchases and shipments are carefully documented to anyone who chooses to follow the Posse’s activities. It is without a doubt one of the two most selfless and ethical non-profits I know of. The other is very, very small.

For a number of years, I was a keyworker with the Combined Federal Campaign. From that work, I know that there are many non-profits that actually use only a very small percentage of their receipts in direct furtherance of their non-profit purpose. The Posse uses 100% of its receipts in direct furtherance of its purpose.

I am proud to be a supporter of the Parrot Posse and its work. I wish all non-profits used the contributions received as thoroughly and efficiently as does the Posse.