# AFP calls on fundraisers to volunteer for American Red Cross

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/09/22/afp-calls-fundraisers-volunteer-american-red-cross/
- Published: 2005-09-22T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

In an unusual move, reflecting the scale of the hurricane Katrina disaster, the 
Association of Fundraising Professionals in the USA has encouraged its members to
volunteer their fundraising services to the American Red Cross.
The Association 
of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) describes the American Red Cross’ reaction to
hurricane Katrina as “the largest response to a natural disaster in Red Cross history.”
It adds that “raising funds to support the relief effort is critically important.”

In an email message to membes, the AFP points out that “Red Cross chapters across
the country may need assistance with all aspects of fundraising: relationship management,
solicitation, donations data entry, events management, to stewardship and recognition
of donors and their gifts.”

The membership body then suggests: “as a member of AFP, we encourage you to contact
your local Red Cross chapter and volunteer your assistance as needed.”

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The AFP adds that it has already been in touch with the American Red Cross, with
the result that it has “already alerted its network of over 850 chapters that AFP
members may be contacting them to volunteer.”

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