Red Cross

US Red Cross Collaboration To Find Long Term Donors

07 February 2012 | The American Red Cross and researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School are undertaking a major study of 500,000 people in an effort to turn one-time donors into long term supporters.

Icy Fundraising Proves Popular

20 January 2012 | The South Pole is the place to be this January if you want to raise money for charity.

Queensland Floods: One Year On

12 January 2012 | It’s a year since devastating floods swept through Queensland, claiming 35 lives and affecting more than 200,00 people but also revealing an incredible community spirit.

NFPs Assist in Cyclone Yasi Aftermath

03 February 2011 | National relief agencies and supporting Not for Profits have turned their attention and resources towards Northern Queensland in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi.

Ron Walker to Chair Victorian Floods Appeal

20 January 2011 | The Victorian Coalition Government has appointed businessman and philanthropist, Ron Walker to chair the Red Cross Victorian Floods Appeal.

Web Users Turning to Social Media During Disasters: Survey

24 August 2010 | A new study carried out by the American Red Cross has found that many web users would seek help through social media in an emergency – and they expect emergency service responders to be listening.

Text Message Donations to US Red Cross Haiti Appeal Pass $24 Million

21 January 2010 | Text message donation campaigns are taking off to help Haiti earthquake victims

Framework for Dealing with Spontaneous Volunteers

21 December 2009 | Red Cross Australia is developing a national framework for the use of spontaneous volunteers in emergencies