An Invitation to

Diverse Suppliers

redcross.org /supplier

The American Red Cross is where people

mobilize to help their neighbors—down the

street, across the country and around

the world—in emergencies.

As one of the most trusted humanitarian

agencies in America, the American Red Cross

empowers people in this country to perform

extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies

and disasters. To ensure full benefit of this

experience by all, we deliver our products

and services in a culturally sensitive and

appropriate manner to all we serve. We fully

embrace and promote inclusion across our

people, products and services, and we

integrate diversity into our business strategies

and decisions.

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A Message from the American Red Cross President and CEO

Embracing diversity is critical to effectively

serving people in times of need. By actively

incorporating a wide range of people,

programs and services, we can reach deeper

into the communities we serve, discover

where gaps of service exist and work to help

close those gaps. Acknowledging the inherent

value in our varied cultural backgrounds and

experiences strengthens our great

organization and improves our ability to

deliver on our mission and secure the trust

of the American people.

Gail McGovernPresident and CEOAmerican Red Cross

Our Supplier Diversity ProgramThe American Red Cross is proud to have established a strong foundation upon which to achieve program goals and utilize this foundation as a platform to grow a best-in-class Supplier Diversity Program. Features of this foundation include:

♦ Supplier Registration Portal to provide better access for diverse suppliers

♦ Inclusion of diverse suppliers in bid solicitations issued through Supply Chain Management (SCM) team

♦ Marketing and distribution of bid opportunities to diversity purchasing councils and diverse suppliers

♦ Sponsorship of and participation in diversity tradeshows, business fairs and national conferences with supplier diversity focus

♦ Inclusion of Women, Disabled, and Minority Business Enterprises (WMBEs) in Red Cross policies and procedures, RFP language and contract language to achieve full compliance of our Supplier Diversity requirements

Getting StartedIf you are a supplier interested in working with the American Red Cross, please complete the

online registration form that can be found on redcross.org/supplier.

Once we receive your completed Registration Form and your company’s certification(s), you will receive an electronic notification to verify receipt of your registration.

Completed registration submissions will be included in our supplier portal and made available to Supply Chain Management personnel for purchasing and contracting opportunities.

Certification RequirementsAll businesses must provide proof of certification. Certification documents must be supplied from one or more of the following organizations to validate diverse supplier status:

♦ National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and its affiliates

♦ U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

♦ Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC)

♦ U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)

♦ U.S. Small Business Association (SBA)

♦ City, State or Federal Certification Agencies

♦ National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

The American Red Cross AdvantageRed Cross chapters and Blood

Services regions are established

all over the country. Interested

suppliers are encouraged to build

relationships with local Red Cross

units. To find your local Red Cross

unit, visit redcross.org.