Basic Organization Information
American National Red Cross
- Physical Address:
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Washington, DC
20006
- EIN:
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53-0196605
- Web URL:
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www.redcross.org
- Blog URL:
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blog.redcross.org
- NTEE Category:
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M Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief
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M20 Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services
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Q International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security
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Q30 International Development, Relief Services
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E Health—General & Rehabilitative
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E61 Blood Supply Related
- Year Founded:
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1881
- Ruling Year:
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1938
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
To learn more about the important work of the American Red Cross, visit www.RedCross.org/what-we-do(http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do) . To find our latest reports on the organization, visit www.RedCross.org/about-us/publications(http://www.redcross.org/about-us/publications) .
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Leadership
Gail J. McGovern
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Since
Apr
2008
Profile:
Gail J. McGovern joined the American Red Cross as president and CEO on April 8, 2008. To learn more about her, visit www.RedCross.org/Gail-J-McGovern(http://www.redcross.org/Gail-J-McGovern) . To read her latest reports on the work of the Red Cross, visit www.RedCross.org/about-us/publications(http://www.redcross.org/about-us/publications) .
Leadership Statement:
Gail J. McGovern joined the American Red Cross as president and CEO on April 8, 2008. To learn more about her, visit www.RedCross.org/Gail-J-McGovern(http://www.redcross.org/Gail-J-McGovern) . To read her latest reports on the work of the Red Cross, visit www.RedCross.org/about-us/publications(http://www.redcross.org/about-us/publications) .
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Lifesaving Blood
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- Category:
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Health Care
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
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To learn about American Red Cross lifesaving blood work, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org(http://www.redcrossblood.org/) .
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Health and Safety Services
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Public Safety, Disaster Services
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
To learn about American Red Cross health and safety services, please visit www.RedCross.org/what-we-do/training-education(http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do/training-education) .
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Supporting America’s Military Families
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Human Services
- Population Served:
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Military/Veterans
Program Description:
To learn about American Red Cross support of military families, please visit www.RedCross.org/what-we-do/support-military-families(http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do/support-military-families) .
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Disaster Relief
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Public Safety, Disaster Services
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
To learn about American Red Cross Disaster Relief, including reports on recent work, please visit www.RedCross.org/what-we-do/disaster-relief(http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do/disaster-relief) .
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International Services
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International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
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To learn about American Red Cross International Services, including reports on recent work, please visit www.RedCross.org/what-we-do/international-services(http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do/international-services) .
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Expert Reviews and Comments
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Evidence of Impact
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian network. The Movement is neutral and impartial, and provides protection and assistance to people affected by disasters and conflicts. They are a well respected, established leader among global humanitarian agencies. Over the past ten years they have focused on increasing impact and working in some of the most difficult countries worldwide. The Movement's work is highly regarded and well documented in many countries. They are veterans at emergency response, and have developed a strong network of connections, and an exceptional data driven approach to evaluating their own work.
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Organizational Strengths
Experts believe the Movement's success lies in organized, well resourced operations, their high quality staff, their strong credibility and influential network, and their ability to target the world's most vulnerable communities.
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Areas for Improvement
Experts suggested that the movement should be more open to adaptation and should continue to refine their work by decreasing the red tape involved in their decision making process, and taking a more longsighted, developmental approach to relief.
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