AboutSteve Wilkerson Expertise annual fund, direct mail, capital campaigns, consultants, major gifts, fundraising planning, case statements, prospect research,
Experience 35 years as senior development officer of significant recognizable instititutions in education, healthcare, academic medical centers, colleges, universities, churches, synagogues and general fundraising consulting.
Expert: Steve Wilkerson Date: 5/29/2007 Subject: Bogus direct mail solicitations
Question We have received phone and mail solicitations from different organizations. How can I find out if they are truly benefiting the groups they say they benefit? The current one is California Organization of Police & Sheriffs. Is there a respected web site that screens the good from the bad and ugly?
Thank you,
Neil
Answer Start with charitynavigator.org and the links associated with it. Also, call your police chief and sheriff. One special point: often these police and sheriff organizations are not the kind that the IRS allows you to deduct your support. I would beware of them.
