(703) 398-0004

So, like me, you have been subjected to the unending and abusive calls from American Diabetes****ociation slimeball fund-extractors.  Surely, you think, they can't know that someone is being so abusive in their name?  Well, here is a quote from the head of ADA's fund rasing department (Vaneeda Bennett) : "“If you don’t make X number of calls, you’re not going to get results. If you don’t have X number of prospects, you’re not going to reach your goal. "The article then states -"And to that, ultimately, is what Bennett herself attributes the phenomenal growth of both her department and the donations it brings in."(source: Fundraising Success Magazine, Cover Story, "Cover Story : The Art and Science of Fundraising: The American Diabetes****ociation has fundraising down to an art and a science" by Margaret BattistelliIf that isn't enough to turn your stomach, the very informative and independent Charity Navigator .ORG web site gives the American Diabetes****ociation its lowest rating (1 star).  I find myself wondering what sort of people have gotten control of this once fine organization, and what they are doing with the money that they receive.If, like me, you are fed up with the abusive behavior and bad management at the American Diabetes****ociation, I would suggest the following:(1) Do not donate to them(2) Contact them, in writing, by certified, return receipt mail, and advise them that they are not to contact you for any reason.  You may also wish to take this opportunity to explain (in a business like way) why you will not be donating to them.(3) If they continue to contact you after your letter, write your state's attorney general's office, or other charity regulators if your state has them, explaining your problem, and their abusive behavior.  Include a photocopy of your letter, and the signed return receipt card.(4) Make sure that all of your friends and family members know about your concerns and your experience with them.(5) Contact your elected officials (state and federal) and let them know about the problems you are having with this organization.Here is some contact info:American Diabetes****ociation1701 North Beauregard StreetAlexandria, VA 22311tel: (800) 342-2383EIN: 13-1623888 Tel: 703-549-1500Fax: 703-549-1715Also, the ADA web site has a "local office finder" if you would like to contact your local folks and let them know how they are *****ing themselves in the foot.(This is one reason why it is useful to contact your state officials - they are local as well as national).One final quote from Vaneeda Bennett, who seems to have an elitist point of view about how we ordinary folks ought to be treated by ADA, "But it’s an art because you can’t treat everyone the same.”I think it is time that Ms. Bennett comes to realize that she can't treat her beltway insider and big money donors with kid gloves, and then cr*p on the rest of us - lets all make the effort to educate her, and the ADA.

I am a former member of the American Diabetes****ociation.  I am no longer a member because they squandered my donations trying to get more money out of me, and they failed to respect my privacy.More importantly, they seem to be a charity which has lost its way.  The site Charity Navigator gives them only 1 star out of a possible 4.  Please contact them and tell them you do not want to be called a***n, and that these kinds of aggressive tactics, high fund raising expenditures, and poor showing on Charity Navigator ORG's web site, will prevent you from donating until they clean up their act.American Diabetes****ociationATTN: National Call Center1701 North Beauregard StreetAlexandria, VA 223111-800-342-2383Want a charity to compare them to?  Click on Charity Navigator . Org's "4 Star Charities" link and see how good charities operate.

Definitely a computerized scam.  They call 3 - 4 times a day, 7 days a week.  And they keep it up even though I've never answered the calls.

Annoying frequent calls from American Diabetes****ociation

this is the Diabetes****ociation. I googled the number to see if i could write to them to tell them to STOP CALLING! They call on weekends..early mornings..late night..seven days a week. I've picked up and ***ody there as well. When will they give it up already!!!

Calls every single weekday during the past 2 weeks.  I am on the do not call list.  No message left and no one answers when I call back.

I have been getting calls during the past week. When dialed back, there is no one on the other end. I'm on the no call list. Where is this company?

703-398-0004I've been getting calls from this number for at least a week now.   Several times a day.  Weekdays and holidays.   From early in the morning until late at night.   A complete nuisance