I seem to recall some mention of Wounded Warrior Foundation as an organization NOT to contribute to if you're interested in helping a "Wounded Warrior/Vet". That far too much of the donated money doesn't go to the vets, but rather the execs, perks, parties, conferences in expensive locations, etc.
Well, the bad press has finally caught up to them and the board fired both Nardizzi & Giordano.
Wounded Warrior Execs Fired
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The two top executives of Wounded Warrior Project were fired Thursday by the board of directors.
Americans donate hundreds of millions of dollars each year to the charity, expecting their money will help some of the 52,000 wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
But CBS News found Wounded Warrior Project spends 40 to 50 percent on overhead, including extravagant parties. Other veterans charities have overhead costs of 10 to 15 percent.
Wounded Warrior Project's Chief Executive Officer, Steven Nardizzi, and Chief Operating Officer, Al Giordano, were fired after a meeting Thursday afternoon in New York.
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Former employees also told us the excessive spending began when Nardizzi took over as CEO in 2009. They point to the 2014 annual meeting at a luxury resort in Colorado Springs as typical of his style.
"He rappelled down the side of a building. He's come in on a Segway. He's come in on a horse."
Nardizzi has defended the charity's spending. "If your only fixation is spending the most on programs, that's feeling good, but not necessarily doing good," he said.
WW Press Release
So, when's the board going to be replaced that hired these narcissists and why has it taken them 6yrs to do something?
It's said there is a special place in Hades for those who abuse widows, orphans & children. I'd add those that abuse vets who served our country and took advantage of them when they arrived home, wounded and no longer whole.
Good riddance.....
Well, the bad press has finally caught up to them and the board fired both Nardizzi & Giordano.
Wounded Warrior Execs Fired
Quote:
The two top executives of Wounded Warrior Project were fired Thursday by the board of directors.
Americans donate hundreds of millions of dollars each year to the charity, expecting their money will help some of the 52,000 wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
But CBS News found Wounded Warrior Project spends 40 to 50 percent on overhead, including extravagant parties. Other veterans charities have overhead costs of 10 to 15 percent.
Wounded Warrior Project's Chief Executive Officer, Steven Nardizzi, and Chief Operating Officer, Al Giordano, were fired after a meeting Thursday afternoon in New York.
.
.
Former employees also told us the excessive spending began when Nardizzi took over as CEO in 2009. They point to the 2014 annual meeting at a luxury resort in Colorado Springs as typical of his style.
"He rappelled down the side of a building. He's come in on a Segway. He's come in on a horse."
Nardizzi has defended the charity's spending. "If your only fixation is spending the most on programs, that's feeling good, but not necessarily doing good," he said.
WW Press Release
So, when's the board going to be replaced that hired these narcissists and why has it taken them 6yrs to do something?
It's said there is a special place in Hades for those who abuse widows, orphans & children. I'd add those that abuse vets who served our country and took advantage of them when they arrived home, wounded and no longer whole.
Good riddance.....
