Roundtable Discussion

Philanthropic Response to Katrina: What Went Right? What Went Wrong?

Charity Navigator has invited executives at the American Red Cross, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Desire Street Ministries, Direct Relief International, Operation USA and Pasado's Safe Haven to share their thoughts on the philanthropic response to Hurricane Katrina.

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Charities Must Heed the Lessons From Hurricane Katrina

(The Chronicle of Philanthropy | August 17, 2006 | Op-ed piece by Trent Stamp ) In this opinion piece published on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Trent Stamp praises charities for their heroic efforts during the unimaginable storm and its aftermath, but cautions them on what they need to do better next time, for all our sakes.

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5 Lessons For Donors To Take To Heart

We all know that charities made a lot of mistakes in the days after Hurricane Katrina. But should donors share some of the blame? In this Charity Navigator exclusive, we reveal what you as a donor need to do next time to ensure that your contributions are spent more wisely, efficiently, and effectively than they were in Louisiana in 2005.

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