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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
responding to major international disasters in the US and in 100 other countries over 30 years
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make sure they had the funds necessary to respond even faster to those in need and stay for a longer period after the immediate disaster has abated
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
It's small; it's fiercely independent; it is unafraid to criticize other charities for misbehavior or ineffectiveness o outright fraud in advertising
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
from all backgrounds 12-85 years old; the professional staff of just 10 sends over $20 million a year worth of aid, one of the most efficient charities in America
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do what it has been doing for 30 years but do it more effectively. Smaller is better and budget size does NOT equal quality of programs as the Red Cross, Feed The Children, Operation Blessing, Samaritan's Purse and others vividly illustrate
Ways to make it better...
more people had realized that robotically sending money to the Red Cross and other mega-charities isn't necessarily the most effective way to channel their compassion for disaster victims
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
keeping up with deteriorating health conditions in the US and a failing world economy which, along with climate change,is stressing all means of providing assistance
One thing I'd also say is that...
look at Operation USA's website www.opusa.org and contact them for ways you can get involved
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009