Remove Afghanistan Remove Disaster Remove Government
article thumbnail

The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

It has more than 125,000 volunteers, has responded to disasters in 700-plus communities, and raised nearly $250 million. His unit, the 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. Following four years in the U.S. He’s been there and done that.

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Securing Data in Humanitarian Crisis Situations

Saleforce Nonprofit

The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is a stark reminder that many Salesforce.org nonprofit customers often work in fragile environments. Rakesh has also engaged across the board with policy-makers, senior government officials, academia, first responders, NGOs/IGOs, volunteer organizations, and industry leaders. Alex Parker.

Practice 119
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Veterans Leverage Their Pro Bono Skills to Rise to the Call of Duty from Afar

Saleforce Nonprofit

When the Afghanistan government fell to the Taliban just days after the U.S. Air Force aircrafts evacuating people from Afghanistan. Government. I was heartbroken by what was happening in Afghanistan. and coalition forces withdrew their troops, Afghan allies that served alongside the U.S.

Skills 59
article thumbnail

Nonprofit Data Could Be The Missing Piece In Your CSR Strategy

Global Giving

And consumers are demanding that boardrooms consider the impact of their entire supply chains , leading companies to take new responsibility in areas like disaster recovery. GlobalGiving Atlas includes everything from government ID numbers, mission statements, and organization financials.

Data 59
article thumbnail

Impact and Interoperability: How Technology Powers Collaboration

Saleforce Nonprofit

When the Afghanistan crisis reared its ugly head again this year, a group of veterans, active-duty service members, former government officials, civil servants, and nonprofit organizations came together to work online to help individuals and families evacuate the country. Because we are all stronger when we work together.

article thumbnail

Americans still believe they live in a compassionate country, report shows

Fast Company Tech

government for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama on international conflict resolution, I have learned that compassion is a key ingredient of peacemaking. As a professor of cultural engagement and public diplomacy , I have watched and studied how compassion can help build and strengthen civil society.

Report 77