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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding Support underfunded areas of the disaster lifecycle. In it, we examined?available?2019?data

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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

Connection Cafe

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . hours of community service.

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5 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Hub

This data point alone should prompt nonprofit leaders and gift officers to pause to consider modifications to their fundraising practices in the near term as inflation persists.” Business best practices recommend maintaining an emergency fund equivalent to at least three months (or more) of operating expenses. A cyber-attack?

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4 Ideas for Incorporating Text to Give in Your Fundraiser

Get Fully Funded

Other instances where text-to-give is an ideal option include giving days, disaster relief, and weekly church giving. Your ambassadors can play a significant role in the success of your event, so clearly lay out goals they can work to achieve. Offer text-to-give as an alternative option.

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How Funders are Driving Systems Change in Response to the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

The nonprofit sector is a broad community of organisations focused on everything from cultural heritage to social housing, from publishing to disaster relief, and while responding to the climate crisis is now a priority we all share, many organisations are still only beginning their sustainability journey.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. Volunteers also contribute in other roles such as helping with after-school programs or chaperoning field trips.

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Preparing for a Hybrid Event

AccelEvents

While lockdowns and stay at home orders are in place, virtual events are the best alternative to postponing or canceling an event altogether. Assess venues for safety practices. Virtual elements may present some unexpected roles. If this happens, it can be a disaster for attendee experience and engagement levels.

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