The tsunami was a really good example of altruistic giving. (Most Americans) didn't know anyone there or had a strong connection; 9/11 had an element of patriotism. For this hurricane, the vast miles of destruction, plus the raw numbers affected, is one of the things driving that.
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This quote is just one of 5 total Patrick Rooney quotes in our collection. Patrick Rooney is known for saying 'The tsunami was a really good example of altruistic giving. (Most Americans) didn't know anyone there or had a strong connection; 9/11 had an element of patriotism. For this hurricane, the vast miles of destruction, plus the raw numbers affected, is one of the things driving that.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Giving for the tsunami was literally off the charts. There may be an issue of donor fatigue, it's too early to tell, but it looks like giving for the Pakistan earthquake is more typical of the historical response by U.S. donors to international emergencies.
It seems like companies are being more responsive in these crises and perhaps using this as an opportunity for better branding and positioning relative to their day-to-day philanthropy.
This quote is just one of 5 total Patrick Rooney quotes in our collection. Patrick Rooney is known for saying 'The tsunami was a really good example of altruistic giving. (Most Americans) didn't know anyone there or had a strong connection; 9/11 had an element of patriotism. For this hurricane, the vast miles of destruction, plus the raw numbers affected, is one of the things driving that.' as well as some of the following quotes.