In our evaluations, we prioritize outcomes over processes (assuming the processes are not unethical/illegal).
If you prefer to donate to organizations whose internal focus more closely aligns with your values, there are legal charities like Legal Impact for Chickens that focus exclusively on farmed animals. However, in terms of impact per dollar for farmed animals, we believe ALDF is the stronger choice.
Ultimately, it’s your decision as a donor how to weigh those factors, and we fully respect that.
Is their lack of transparency acceptable for a recommended charity?
Could you explain what you mean by a lack of transparency? From our perspective, ALDF’s transparency is well above average for a non-profit:
Cases are public: ALDF’s cases are well-documented and typically accompanied by easy to read summaries. Here are 199 of ALDF’s active and past cases.
ALDF releases numerous press releases describing their work:Here are over 500 press of ALDF’s press releases.
ALDF responds to donor inquiries: In our experience, ALDF has been more than willing to interact with donors.
Thank you for your comment, Allison.
In our evaluations, we prioritize outcomes over processes (assuming the processes are not unethical/illegal).
If you prefer to donate to organizations whose internal focus more closely aligns with your values, there are legal charities like Legal Impact for Chickens that focus exclusively on farmed animals. However, in terms of impact per dollar for farmed animals, we believe ALDF is the stronger choice.
Ultimately, it’s your decision as a donor how to weigh those factors, and we fully respect that.
Could you explain what you mean by a lack of transparency? From our perspective, ALDF’s transparency is well above average for a non-profit:
Cases are public: ALDF’s cases are well-documented and typically accompanied by easy to read summaries. Here are 199 of ALDF’s active and past cases.
ALDF releases numerous press releases describing their work: Here are over 500 press of ALDF’s press releases.
ALDF responds to donor inquiries: In our experience, ALDF has been more than willing to interact with donors.