Human Services

Is the United Way Relevant in the Internet Age?

May 14, 2019

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Is the United Way Relevant in the Internet Age?

May 14, 2019

In the Internet age where giving directly to charity only requires a few clicks of a mouse or touches on a smartphone, is the United Way with its workplace giving campaigns even necessary? While the mechanics of directing money to...

In the Internet age where giving directly to charity only requires a few clicks of a mouse or touches on a smartphone, is the Unit...

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Dark Cloud Over Red Cross Blood Services Has Finally Been Li...

Dec 18, 2015

After about 22 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted its Consent Decree pertaining to the safety of the blood services operations of the American Red Cross, the nation’s largest supplier of blood products....

After about 22 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted its Consent Decree pertaining to the safety of the blood se...

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Red Cross Accused of Favoring Public Relations Over People

Feb 06, 2015

An investigation by ProPublica and NPR into the relief efforts provided by the American Red Cross during the aftermaths of Hurricane Isaac and Superstorm Sandy has uncovered that the Red Cross "botched key...

An investigation by ProPublica and NPR into the relief efforts provided by the American Red Cross during the aftermaths of Hurrica...

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Don't Be Misled by Deceptive Charity Efficiency Claims

Jan 15, 2015

As a donor, which of the two claims below would be more likely to persuade you to make a charitable contribution? ...

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Know Your Options When Giving to the Red Cross

Oct 01, 2013

In the wake of any humanitarian disaster that hits the U.S., the American Red Cross usually takes the lead in providing immediate and long-term disaster relief services. The Red Cross, though, has not been immune from criticism re...

In the wake of any humanitarian disaster that hits the U.S., the American Red Cross usually takes the lead in providing immediate ...

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Never Again! Red Cross Needs Policy of Cooperation in Major ...

May 22, 2012

Other Americans and I were outraged over the American Red Cross' early refusal to participate in a shared computerized database of the victims of the September 11 disaster. It took many weeks of pressure from the NY AG, AIP...

Other Americans and I were outraged over the American Red Cross' early refusal to participate in a shared computerized database of...

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Red Cross Reputation Bloodied Again

Apr 01, 2012

American Red Cross, which controls nearly one half of our nation's blood supply, was fined almost $9.6 million by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2012 for "significant violations" observed at 16 Red Cross blood service...

American Red Cross, which controls nearly one half of our nation's blood supply, was fined almost $9.6 million by the Food and Dru...

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Easing the Pain of America's Economic Crisis: Great Opportun...

Apr 01, 2009

Not since the Great Depression of the 1930's has the economy wreaked such havoc on the lives of ordinary Americans. Some people who gave a year ago to charity are now asking for charity. Many charities are being squeezed...

Not since the Great Depression of the 1930's has the economy wreaked such havoc on the lives of ordinary Americans. Some people wh...

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Red Cross Uses Donations To Pay Fines

Aug 01, 2008

On April 8, the American Red Cross appointed its seventh CEO in seven years, according to the Washington Post. Gail J. McGovern, formerly a Harvard Business School professor and executive of AT&T and Fidelity Investments, face...

On April 8, the American Red Cross appointed its seventh CEO in seven years, according to the Washington Post. Gail J. McGovern, f...

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Daniel Borochoff's Testimony before the Subcommittee on Over...

Dec 13, 2005

Americans have responded quickly and generously with over $2.5 billion of charitable aid for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The American Institute of Philanthropy is pleased to report...

Americans have responded quickly and generously with over $2.5 billion of charitable aid for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rit...

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Know Your Red Crosses: Is the International Committee of the...

Aug 01, 2005

Many people think of the Red Cross as only one entity. There are actually three major types of Red Cross organizations included in the Red Cross Movement: the national Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red C...

Many people think of the Red Cross as only one entity. There are actually three major types of Red Cross organizations included in...

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Whoops! Gifts In Kind International Distributes $14.2 Millio...

Apr 01, 2005

According to an FBI search warrant and affidavit, Jeff Lowe posed as an employee of Citizens Opposed to Domestic Violence, a small, abused women's shelter in South Carolina, in order to obtain $14.2 million of goods intended...

According to an FBI search warrant and affidavit, Jeff Lowe posed as an employee of Citizens Opposed to Domestic Violence, a small...

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Congressional Testimony on the Charities' Response to the Se...

Nov 08, 2001

Americans have been far too hazy when it comes to making charitable giving decisions and following-up on how charities are using their contributions. Charities are making it difficult for donors in their fundraising appeals...

Americans have been far too hazy when it comes to making charitable giving decisions and following-up on how charities are using t...

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Salvation Army Rates High on Finances but Low on Governance

Jul 01, 1998

After repeated requests from AIP, The Salvation Army has prepared consolidated audited financial statements of its 9,347 centers of operation that provide counseling, shelter and other assistance to...

After repeated requests from AIP, The Salvation Army has prepared consolidated audited financial statements of its 9,347 centers o...

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