STAT+: Leading ALS advocacy group roiled by infighting over money and priorities
A blistering battle has broken out between the ALS Association and more than a dozen of its state and local chapters, which are resisting a move by the national headquarters to dismantle their offices and run operations around the U.S.
Fifteen chapters claim the national office is attempting the takeover in order to grab a larger share of revenue these local offices send to association headquarters, according to a lawsuit filed in a Delaware state court. Currently, the national office is entitled to nearly 14% of all revenue that is raised by ALS chapters. The money is invested in research, clinic certification, and lobbying, among other activities.
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The falling out among the ALS Association and its chapters appears to stem from a reversal in fortunes. The ALS headquarters was, for awhile, flush with cash following the Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser in 2014.
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A blistering battle has broken out between the ALS Association and more than a dozen of its state and local chapters, which are resisting a move by the national headquarters to dismantle their offices and run operations around the U.S.
Fifteen chapters claim the national office is attempting the takeover in order to grab a larger share of revenue these local offices send to association headquarters, according to a lawsuit filed in a Delaware state court. Currently, the national office is entitled to nearly 14% of all revenue that is raised by ALS chapters. The money is invested in research, clinic certification, and lobbying, among other activities.
Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…
The falling out among the ALS Association and its chapters appears to stem from a reversal in fortunes. The ALS headquarters was, for awhile, flush with cash following the Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser in 2014.
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2023-02-03 15:00
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