Check out this article in the Wall Street Journal. Can you believe Komen wants to own the phrase "for the cure?" And they're not the only ones....
Charity Brawl: Nonprofits Aren't So Generous When a Name's at Stake
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this is appalling. They own 'for the cure'? No they own the pepto bismol color they put on everything in October to raise awareness.
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ReplyDeleteI really wonder how many of Komen's actual donors would actually agree with this statement:
Komen's general counsel, Jonathan Blum, said in an email: "We see it [the "not-so-friendly legal battle "] as responsible stewardship of our donor's funds."
That "Trademark turf battles characteristic of sharp-elbowed corporations" are now spreading to charities I see as a most unfortunate development.
The claim that a "foundation relies on the strength of its brand to effectively serve people fighting cancer" I also see as unfortunate.
I know I would prefer to judge any charity I donate to on the strength and direction of its work, its results, and the apportionment of its budget. Some charities are actually committed to 100% of the donations going directly to the cause! A wonderful example is Ram Dass's (Timothy Leary) SEVA Foundation, which so far has restored sight to 3 million blind people.