You've pretty much got it right. As a young man, I worked those phone rooms, seems like another life. I guess we all did things as kids we're not proud of, but at least I got out, I know guys that still do it, very sad. Any rate, generally the split was 55/45, 55 to the fundraiser and the rest to the FOP. Out of the 45 that the FOP got I would be willing to bet less than one percent went to the kids, no way to know for sure, just a guess. The 55 percent for the fundraiser is devided up evenly, drivers don't make any money, callers (in a good economy) could make between 600-1300 a week and the manager could clear 1200 a week. Don't ever waste your time or money, get the breakdown in writing before you even think about opening your wallet.
They called my house and I wasnt home but the number came up on my caller ID but they didnt leave a message it's quite annoying. The number came up as Public Safety so I thought something was wrong because I have family in the area. When you call a person's house you should leave a message or answer when they pick up.
It is the Alabama Sheriff Association trying to get money from you. I think they are immune from the DNC list like political money solicitations are...
---This is not first-hand knowledge, but second hand. I knew someone who used to collect for the "FOP".
-"Mr. X, this is Mr. y from the xxxyyyxxxyyy County Sheriffs' Department. We are operating our fund drive for officers who were injured in the line of duty... "
---This is what is commonly known as a spoof from the good ol' FOP (Federal Order of Police). Never indulge any personal information or give any money to these people. Local police departments and Fire Departments do not solicit for moneys. This is a scam, and though a portion of the money will go to the FOP because they are using the name, 60%-70% will go to the driver who picks up the checks (the most dangerous part of the job because it is after all, breaking the law), 30%-20% goes to the person who hired the skilled telemarketers and the remainder goes to the establishment they are asking donations for, less the hourly wages for the telemarketers. This may not seem like a lot, but you must consider the fact that businesses will donate tens of thousands of dollars in one check.
---Again, government agencies such as the police and fire departments do not solicit moneys. The red cross is where you should donate if you wish moneys to go to these establishments. To simply end the telephone conversation, just state that you deal only* with the Red Cross. Do not be worried about being rude, if you live in the deep South and you hear a true Yankee on the other line, or someone who sounds so Confederate you know it's fake... there's your answer. Vice versa for living up in Fargo and hearing someone from New Orleans on the other end of the line. They are not from your area, they are not legally taking donations, do not offer them any money or information.
---FYI, It is always best to use a limited vocabulary when dealing with unknown callers. Do not use the words YES or NO, use "alright" or "nah". If your voice is being recorded, it can be used for accessing telemated operators with your* voice... like agreeing to having billing for international calls transferred to your phone using 3rd party billing.
---Mention "FOP" in your denial for offering funds and see how quickly they will hang up on you. If you hear the term FOP, they'll know that you understand they are not legitimate.