Board of Governors of the American Red Cross

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The Board of Governors of the American Red Cross is the organization’s chief governing body, responsible for setting overall policy, strategic direction, and oversight of its humanitarian activities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf board of directors
governing body
nonprofit governance body
appliesToSector humanitarian sector
nonprofit sector
country United States of America
governs American Red Cross
hasResponsibility approval of long‑term strategic plans
approval of major organizational policies
approval of the organization’s annual budget
ensuring accountability to donors and the public
ensuring adherence to the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross
ensuring alignment with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
ensuring ethical standards in operations
ensuring mission alignment of the American Red Cross
evaluation of the president and CEO of the American Red Cross
fiduciary oversight of the American Red Cross
long‑term organizational sustainability
oversight of audit and internal controls
oversight of blood services policies
oversight of compliance with laws and regulations
oversight of disaster response policies
oversight of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies
oversight of executive leadership of the American Red Cross
oversight of financial management of the American Red Cross
oversight of fundraising strategy
oversight of governance policies and bylaws
oversight of health and safety services policies
oversight of humanitarian activities of the American Red Cross
oversight of information security and data protection policies
oversight of international services policies
oversight of investment and endowment policies
oversight of key organizational policies on volunteers and staff
oversight of major capital projects and facilities decisions
oversight of major organizational risks
oversight of major partnerships and alliances
oversight of major programmatic priorities of the American Red Cross
oversight of organizational performance
oversight of reputation and public trust
oversight of risk management of the American Red Cross
oversight of safeguarding and protection policies
oversight of service to the armed forces policies
selection of the president and CEO of the American Red Cross
setting overall policy for the American Red Cross
setting strategic direction for the American Red Cross
hasRole chief governing body of the American Red Cross
partOf American Red Cross

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President of the American Red Cross appointedBy Board of Governors of the American Red Cross
President of the American Red Cross reportsTo Board of Governors of the American Red Cross