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The Helldivers 2 Community Chose Saving Children Over New Loot, Arrowhead Donates to Save the Childr

SystemSystem Member UncommonPosts: 12,599
edited June 2024 in News & Features Discussion

imageThe Helldivers 2 Community Chose Saving Children Over New Loot, Arrowhead Donates to Save the Children in Response | MMORPG.com

Save the children or unlock new loot? The Helldivers 2 community has restored a bit our faith in humanity.

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  • sabrefoxxsabrefoxx Member UncommonPosts: 249
    I know profits must be tight, and I know that the amount donated to save the children were mostly symbolic, but I'm more impressed by the players actions than by the corporation's actions.
    ZenJellyErillion
  • AeanderAeander Member LegendaryPosts: 8,071
    Now that's what I call democracy!
    ValdemarJ
  • ScotScot Member LegendaryPosts: 24,478
    The military-industrial complex at its finest! :)
    ValdemarJ
  • ErillionErillion Member EpicPosts: 10,329
    I salute the players and their choice.


    Have fun
    ValdemarJ
  • Jaguaratron1Jaguaratron1 Member UncommonPosts: 299
    In 2023 this was the "compensation' for the Save the Children executive not including the huge bonuses they give each other all the time.


    $583,432: Janti Soeripto, President and CEO
    $490,272: Mark K Shriver, SVP, US Programs
    $488,891: Eric Howell, EVP and COO
    $457,335: Greg Ferrante, CFO
    $404,312: Jennifer Roberti, VP, Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising
    $402,067: Debbie Pollock-Berry, VP and Chief of HR
    $382,381: David Barth, VP, International Programs
    $351,665: Brian White, VP, General Counsel
    $335,319: Luciana Bonifacio, VP, Resource Development
    $330,784: Ingrid Milne, AVP, Interim CFO (thru (3/31/2020)
    $331,442: Daniel P Abbott, Chief of Party
    $331,147: Sarah Angel-Johnson, VP, IT and Building Ops
    $317,986: Gregory A Ramm, VP, Humanitarian Response
    $316,395: Elizabeth A Zorio, AVP, US Programs
    $315,981: Nathalie H Gamache, Deputy Chief of Party HIHS, PR
    $309,958: Cynthia P Yeatman, VP, Corporate Partnership
    $303,727: Nora K O’Connell, VP, Public Policy Advocacy (thru 12/21)
    $291,887: Eid Natour, AVP, US Programs
    $204,906: Christy Gleason, VP, Policy and Hum Response (as of 4/21)
    $198,764 Andrea Williamson, Corporate Secretary

    The only people benefiting from this charity are the ones running it, same with nearly all big charities.
  • ScotScot Member LegendaryPosts: 24,478
    Jaguaratron1 said:
    In 2023 this was the "compensation' for the Save the Children executive not including the huge bonuses they give each other all the time.

    The only people benefiting from this charity are the ones running it, same with nearly all big charities.
    I think you are being too generalistic here, but I do advice people who make charitable donations to check the organization using a charity rating website. There is an odd assumption on peoples part that because its a charity it can do no wrong.
  • AngrakhanAngrakhan Member EpicPosts: 1,869
    Yep, second the advice above. Just because something is a valid 501c3 nonprofit organization doesn't mean the people it employs don't make a crap ton of money off donor's generosity. You can go to charitywatch.org and see an entire list of executive leadership at nonprofits that get paid over 7 figures. You really have to do your research.
  • SamhaelSamhael Member RarePosts: 1,534
    Yadda yadda, children saved and donation made. But no one seems to have asked the question: if the Helldivers had focused on the OTHER option and saved the mine-making facilities... where would *that* donation go?
    ScotErillion
  • ErillionErillion Member EpicPosts: 10,329
    In 2023 this was the "compensation' for the Save the Children executive not including the huge bonuses they give each other all the time.


    $583,432: Janti Soeripto, President and CEO
    $490,272: Mark K Shriver, SVP, US Programs
    $488,891: Eric Howell, EVP and COO
    $457,335: Greg Ferrante, CFO
    $404,312: Jennifer Roberti, VP, Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising
    $402,067: Debbie Pollock-Berry, VP and Chief of HR
    $382,381: David Barth, VP, International Programs
    $351,665: Brian White, VP, General Counsel
    $335,319: Luciana Bonifacio, VP, Resource Development
    $330,784: Ingrid Milne, AVP, Interim CFO (thru (3/31/2020)
    $331,442: Daniel P Abbott, Chief of Party
    $331,147: Sarah Angel-Johnson, VP, IT and Building Ops
    $317,986: Gregory A Ramm, VP, Humanitarian Response
    $316,395: Elizabeth A Zorio, AVP, US Programs
    $315,981: Nathalie H Gamache, Deputy Chief of Party HIHS, PR
    $309,958: Cynthia P Yeatman, VP, Corporate Partnership
    $303,727: Nora K O’Connell, VP, Public Policy Advocacy (thru 12/21)
    $291,887: Eid Natour, AVP, US Programs
    $204,906: Christy Gleason, VP, Policy and Hum Response (as of 4/21)
    $198,764 Andrea Williamson, Corporate Secretary

    The only people benefiting from this charity are the ones running it, same with nearly all big charities.

    Seems like this organisation (Save the Children) has an acceptable rating of A- when it comes to charities. So its not a scam. The rating is comparable to Doctors without Borders .. and THOSE are for sure a legit organisation (i know a few doctors involved in their programs)



    If someone brings in multiple times its own salary in donations, for all i care give the guy a decent salary. He is practically paying for himself and much more beyond that.

    Not everyone is Mother Theresa.


    Have fun
    ValdemarJ
  • ErillionErillion Member EpicPosts: 10,329
    Samhael said:
    Yadda yadda, children saved and donation made. But no one seems to have asked the question: if the Helldivers had focused on the OTHER option and saved the mine-making facilities... where would *that* donation go?

    >>> where would *that* donation go?  >>>

    To orbit.

    In pieces.



    Have fun
  • Elidien_gaElidien_ga Member RarePosts: 421
    I studied charities and profits and the like in grad school and some of the worst are some of the most famous. I am not going to name any here but there are ones I have literally been shunned for not donating too (and they are often the ones that your work will support). My advice is similar to above. Look into each before you donate. Or donate locally so you see the benefits in your community. This is what I do now. I donate to a local food bank, local schools, and local pet shelter as those benefit the world around me at this time. 

    I applaud the players and the company, that is really awesome and speaks volumes for the community.
    Scot
  • XiaokiXiaoki Member EpicPosts: 4,050
    Save the Children fully reveals all executive compensations in the financial reports.

    In 2023 their management and general expenses was $72 million and they spent $952 million in charitable services.

    It is always a good idea to be skeptical of large charity programs so you don't give money to a bad one like Red Cross.
  • ErillionErillion Member EpicPosts: 10,329

    Xiaoki said:
    ,,,...

    It is always a good idea to be skeptical of large charity programs so you don't give money to a bad one like Red Cross.

    Red Cross = bad ?

    Which country ?  Certainly not bad in mine/in Europe ... and i know  A LOT of volunteers working for the Red Cross in multiple countries. Its also one of the places you can do your civil service time if you dont like to do the mandatory military service.


    Have fun
  • ScotScot Member LegendaryPosts: 24,478
    edited June 2024
    Erillion said:

    Xiaoki said:
    ,,,...

    It is always a good idea to be skeptical of large charity programs so you don't give money to a bad one like Red Cross.

    Red Cross = bad ?

    Which country ?  Certainly not bad in mine/in Europe ... and i know  A LOT of volunteers working for the Red Cross in multiple countries. Its also one of the places you can do your civil service time if you dont like to do the mandatory military service.


    Have fun
    Investigation Of American Red Cross Finances Finds 'Fundamental Concerns' : NPR

    That was just from a quick Red Cross Controversy search.

    I don't decide where I stand on any organisation just because they made mistakes, the bigger they are the bigger the mistakes will be. But if this was a corporation or a government the media would be all over it, because its a charity MSM will barely mention it. I don't want people to start fantasising about conspiracy theories here, it's inbuilt in our mindsets "charity equals good so what bad can they be doing"?

    It is down to each of us to make our own decisions, here has the Red Cross made enough mistakes (this is not the only one) that I would never give money to it? Personally I don't see it as that bad, I don't expect a charity to be flawless. But it would be quite understandable to me if you already thought you wanted to put your money elsewhere. Donating is the main thing, not exactly where you donate.
    ErillionElidien_ga
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