"The vast majority of the funds raised have been delivered to the American Red Cross and other notable and prestigious organizations. These organizations have a long history of dealing with disasters and the distribution of relief aid to victims of disasters. They have significant protocols and policies in place to deal with these issues. Relief organizations in the non-profit sector have existed for many years and have built strong infrastructures, and sound practice. They have the ability to assess how best to deploy the resources that have been so generously donated," said John J. Glier, vice chair of the American Association of Fundraising Counsel.
"The prominent and established relief organizations must be allowed to do their jobs. We should trust their paid and volunteer leadership to make wise decisions in providing support to the many who have suffered from the events of September 11, 2001," said George C. Ruotolo, Jr., CFRE, chair of the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy.
"Of additional importance is the fact that many of these organizations are communicating with each other to ensure coordination of the relief effort and the distribution of aid to the families of the victims of this disaster. We encourage the respective States’ Attorneys General to review carefully the activities of any non-reputable charity efforts that may try to take advantage of the generosity of the American public and business community," said Russell G. Weigand, CFRE, chair of the American Association of Fundraising Counsel.