ERD receives coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

August 11, 2008 [ERD] Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) announced August 11 that it has achieved a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management. This is the highest possible rating, given to only a quarter of the charities evaluated by the group, the national leader in charity evaluation. This 'exceptional' designation indicates that ERD executes its mission in a financially responsible way.

"Episcopal Relief and Development is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accountability so we are extremely pleased to be recognized by Charity Navigator for excelling at this," says Robert W. Radtke, president of ERD. "By effectively administering the financial support of our donors we can truly heal a hurting world."

"This 4-star rating by Charity Navigator is but one more recognition of the professional manner in which Episcopal Relief and Development carries out its mission. All Episcopalians can be proud of this rating and can have confidence in the way Episcopal Relief and Development represents them as we seek to heal a hurting world," said the Rt. Rev. Harry Brown Bainbridge III, chairman of ERD's board of directors.

The recognition from Charity Navigator coincides with ERD's launch of their 2007 Annual Summary, highlighting the efforts of the agency to reach close to 2.5 million people in more than 41 countries around the world this past year. ERD's profile on Charity Navigator is available here. A copy of the 2007 Annual Summary can be downloaded from Episcopal Relief and Development's website.

ERD also meets all 20 standards for the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Charity Accountability.

To help ERD heal a hurting world visit the agency online here, or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.

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