My Nonprofit Reviews
Richard Ernst
Review for Lions Clubs International Ftdn, Saint Paul, MN, USA
I question the rating given by Charity Navigator because 100% of all monies collected by Lions Clubs go back to the community. NO fund raising contributions are diverted to admistrative costs. The organization is very strict on this policy and will expel a local club if that club cannot show in their accounting the separation of activity (fund raising) and administrative dollars. Lions Club International Foundation has been rated the #1 Non-Governmental Organization in the World.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
We provide eye screening at no charge to children in my district as well as other districts nationally. LCIF was quick to grant funds to help with flooding in the Southern Tier of NY a few years ago. One local club raised over $5,000 to purchase a brailer for a student who was losing his sight. I could go on and on....
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Appoint a full PR staff in each district or state to get the word out on what Lions do. We are the best kept secret in the world.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
more exposure
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Absolutely!
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
When you can help someone in any way you feel uplifted, and that is what Lions have done for me.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
