American Red Cross Nashville Coordinator Chapter 8

A look back and
a look forward (1 to 2 weeks after)

As soon as possible, hold a team meeting for feedback.
Besides congratulating everyone in your organization on a job well done, plan to bring your Red Cross volunteer team together one more time to review the entire process. Did you make your goal? What went right? What went wrong? What would you change? This meeting should take place within a week or two after your drive, while details are fresh in everyone's mind. This meeting will improve future blood drives and give you one more opportunity to recognize the group's hard work.

Review the drive with the Red Cross representative and return coordinator survey.
As drive coordinator, you'll want to speak with your Red Cross representative to discuss the results and review the pros and cons of the blood drive you just completed. If you didn't reach your goal, review the possible causes. This will help your organization in the future, and help the Red Cross know how to serve drive sponsors more effectively. Remember to book the next drive.

Talk to the Red Cross about sending drive results to senior leadership.
After your conversation, the Red Cross, with your consent, will send a letter to the senior leadership in your organization, including suggestions for next time, the results of the drive, and if you reached your goal.