This report is the result of a study commissioned by Oxfam America to explore multimember organizations. We examined the field response systems and structures of six NGOs to understand how they function during emergencies. A description of the organizations is included in the report. We identify six key learning points that are important for multi-member organizations operating in emergency contexts: • having the right people, at the right time, in the right place; • knowing who you are and what you do; • executing the strategy; • being ready to respond; • managing intra-organizational tensions; and, • using transparency as an aid to action.