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Catholic Charities receives exceptional four-star rating
Venice--Catholic Charities, Diocese of
Venice, Inc., a non-profit social service organization with programs located
throughout 10 counties in Southwest Florida, received the coveted four-star
rating for sound fiscal management
and commitment to accountability and transparency
from Charity Navigator, the largest independent
evaluator of charities in the country.According to Ken Berger, president and CEO of Charity Navigator, receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Berger said that Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice outperforms most other charities in America.
“We are truly excited to receive this award again,”
said Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc.
The agency has received the four-star rating nine times over the last decade.
“This four-star rating demonstrates to our donors that we are good stewards of
their financial support.”
The top rating is designated as “exceptional,” Berger said, and is
available for free at the Charity Navigator web site at
www.charitynavigator.org.
“Our donors have the opportunity to visit the web
site and see the evaluation, which will provide further assurance that we strive
to make the maximum use of all funds we receive,” Routsis-Arroyo said. “I hope
donors will find that we are worthy of their trust.”
Berger said as the nonprofit sector continues to
grow, donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable
results from the charities they choose to support.
“Catholic Charities also realizes that it has to earn the top rating in each future year through implementing the best possible stewardship of contributions,” Routsis-Arroyo said.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. serves all regardless of race, nationality or creed. For more information call 941-488-5581 or visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org.
Click HERE to view the Catholic Charities Four-Star Rating on the Charity Navigator web site.