The Content of the GAO Audit of Red Cross that is the Basis for Demands for Greater Oversight | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Content of the GAO Audit of Red Cross that is the Basis for Demands for Greater Oversight | Nonprofit Quarterly: "Here at NPQ we are great believers in the value to managers of reading forensic audits and that is how we look at the Government Accountability Office’s recent document on the Red Cross, entitled American Red Cross: Disaster Assistance Would Benefit from Oversight through Regular Federal Evaluation so we figured we would give you direct access. The report is well worth a read."



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Red Cross Sunshine Act Would Require More Stringent Accountability Measures | Nonprofit Quarterly

Red Cross Sunshine Act Would Require More Stringent Accountability Measures | Nonprofit Quarterly: "Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) unveiled the proposed American Red Cross Sunshine Act concurrent with a Government Accountability Office report, also requested by Thompson, which found that oversight of the congressionally chartered group is inadequate.

Despite its federally mandated role in responding to disasters, “no regular, independent evaluations are conducted of the impact or effectiveness of the Red Cross’s disaster services,” according to the report. The bill would require more regular audits of the Red Cross’s work and accountability."



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Red Cross Case Raises Questions About How Nonprofits Handle Complaints - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Red Cross Case Raises Questions About How Nonprofits Handle Complaints - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "But today, the Red Cross ombudsman neither conducts investigations nor recommends policies. Indeed, according to the ombudsman, such work is outside his purview.

Exactly what the Red Cross ombudsman does — and should do — are key elements of Mr. Grassley’s latest inquiry into the Red Cross. He was spurred into action by ProPublica and NPR, which have produced several reports critical of the organization’s response to Hurricanes Sandy and Isaac in 2012 and its financial reporting. Their sources included Red Cross employees and others familiar with its operations."



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Red Cross Demands Corrections to Our ‘Misleading’ Coverage. Here’s Our Response - ProPublica

Red Cross Demands Corrections to Our ‘Misleading’ Coverage. Here’s Our Response - ProPublica: "The American Red Cross recently sent ProPublica and NPR a request for corrections to our series of stories about the charity's failures in responding to Hurricane Isaac and Superstorm Sandy, misleading donors about how money is spent, and other issues. We stand by our reporting and have found no instances of errors. We have responded in detail below, noting where the Red Cross' assertions are misleading or incorrect."



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Red Cross Agrees to Changes in Disaster Solicitations - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Red Cross Agrees to Changes in Disaster Solicitations - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Following criticism of its spending of Hurricane Sandy relief funds, the American Red Cross will make changes aimed at avoiding donor confusion over how it uses money raised in the wake of major disasters, the Associated Press reports.

Under an agreement with New York’s attorney general, the charity will modify the language of online appeals to give contributors more information about whether their gifts will go directly to victims of particular disaster or finance general Red Cross operations.

Red Cross reorganizes - KFDA - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo News, Weather, Sports

Red Cross reorganizes - KFDA - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo News, Weather, Sports: Amarillo, Texas - From a nationwide reorganization, to a whole new staff at the Amarillo chapter, the Red Cross is making major changes in an effort to bring more transparency to their operations.

After last year's February wildfire donation debacle, some people remain skeptical about contributing to the organization.

But a new system will provide more clarity to donors on where exactly their money is going and will be more helpful to those in need.

American Red Cross to celebrate 130 years of service | Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

American Red Cross to celebrate 130 years of service | Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.: "As a fundraising campaign with a goal of collecting $125 million, the original Red Cross Month received an overwhelming response as the goal was reached in less than six weeks.

Further proving that the public did not recognize Red Cross Month as a drive with an expiration date, funds continued to be donated to the organization. By June 1943, the drive had resulted in donations totaling about $146 million."

Furry fund-raiser benefits regional Red Cross efforts - MassLive.com

Furry fund-raiser benefits regional Red Cross efforts - MassLive.com: "The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter is offering its annual stuffed animal fund-raiser to support local disaster relief services of the chapter serving Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.

The cute, furry and cuddly gift idea will not only put a smile on the face of the recipient, but also help the chapter in its life-saving work."

Demand for Red Cross rises as donations fall | TuscaloosaNews.com

Demand for Red Cross rises as donations fall | TuscaloosaNews.com: "In the past year, the West Alabama chapter of the American Red Cross has responded to 181 local disasters, a record number in the organization’s 93-year history.

Unfortunately, the record comes in an economic climate in which residents across the region are doing the best they can to simply pay the bills, leaving little or nothing for charitable donations.

The local Red Cross chapter is funded entirely through donations and receives no funding from the government, said Oscar Barnes, the chapter’s executive director."

Watauga Democrat - News Story - Local Red Cross turns 92

Watauga Democrat - News Story - Local Red Cross turns 92: "The chapter was initially assigned a 450-member quota with membership cost of $1.50. Of that membership due, 50 cents would stay in the county for local efforts.

During World War I, the Watauga chapter was charged with raising $4,200, or approximately $1 per registered voter, in 1918 toward the national Red Cross $100 million goal for the war fund campaign.

In the June edition, Rivers reported the chapter had exceeding the goal by raising $4,800, but continued to ask residents to step forward and continue the war effort fundraising and helping raise money for locals in need."

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The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "June 2 , 2008

Red Cross Beats J&J In Federal Court

By Mark Hrywna
The American Red Cross (ARC) is free to use the red cross emblem on products it sells to further its mission under protections granted by Congress in its federal charter more than a century ago, a federal judge ruled."

Business Leader, Nonprofit Volunteer to Head the American Red Cross

Business Leader, Nonprofit Volunteer to Head the American Red Cross: "WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Gail J. McGovern, a successful business executive and proven nonprofit fundraiser, was today named President and CEO of the American Red Cross. McGovern, who held top management positions at AT&T Corporation and Fidelity Investments, has experience running large organizations in competitive industries, and a track record for improving business performance and service delivery to the public. Currently, she teaches marketing at the Harvard Business School."

Red Cross Faces Criticism Over Aid Program for Hurricane Victims

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Red Cross Faces Criticism Over Aid Program for Hurricane Victims

By SHAILA DEWAN and STEPHANIE STROM

Published: August 10, 2007

A program intended to help Hurricane Katrina victims is too secretive and strict, say critics, and its money is too limited.

The NonProfit Times - From Watchdog to Watched:

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "he first thing that a long-time observer of the American Red Cross (ARC) notices when it comes to the organization's new chief executive is the lack of an entourage. It was standard procedure for several of Mark Everson's predecessors to travel with four or five staff in tow. Everson has been making the rounds nearly solo during his first days on the job."