Four Stars and an “A” for Alberta Wilderness Association from Charity Intelligence Canada
June 1, 2019
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Wild Lands Advocate article by: Christyann Olson, AWA Executive Director
I would be surprised if you told me that Alberta Wilderness Association is the only non-profit charity you support, the only non-profit that asks you for financial support. We’ve always been proud of the work we do with the donations we receive from the individuals who support our conservation ambitions. We’ve always thought that we’ve delivered “value for money” when it comes to the fit between our donations and our actions.
We’re very pleased to tell you that Charity Intelligence Canada agrees. The mission of Charity Intelligence is: “To provide Canadian donors with information that helps them make informed and intelligent giving decisions to have the greatest impact.”
In March 2019 Charity Intelligence profiled AWA. It gave AWA its highest, four-star rating and an A grade. Our record of devoting 81 cents of every donated dollar to our cause is above the 75 cents average in our sector. It’s a percentage Charity Intelligence thinks is reasonable. At AWA, the percentage of donations devoted to our cause has increased in each of the last three years.
AWA also was recognized for transparency. Our annual reports and financial statements for the past five years are easily accessible on our website. I thought you would want to know that the investment you make in AWA, our staff, volunteers, and our conservation/outreach programs is a solid and sound one. Charity Intelligence, a group recognized for its forthright and important work in helping donors give wisely, agrees.
