Sunday, April 11, 2010

nonprofit organization(late)

I recognized that there are three differences between two famous nonprofit organizations---Doctor without Borders (MSF) and Red Cross. First of all, the way they get money. When MSF realized it needs funds they started to use the kinds of fund-raising techniques used in American political campaigns. However, Red Cross relies on public donations, corporate partnerships and donations as well as government funding for specific programs. Second, the way they do their relief. From the first step to the last one MSF will do their job all by themselves. It sends out a team to evaluate the medical and nutritional needs of the people in that area, and then the team sends information to the operational office. The operational office makes the final decision to start the mission. Nevertheless, even though Red Cross is not a part of the government, it also works with federal, provincial and municipal governments to provide services. The last one, they have different organizational structures. MSF just have one director each branch. On the other hand, Red Cross has many different levels to operate the huge organization. In conclusion, even MSF and Red Cross are all nonprofit organizations; they have many different in working for people.

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