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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

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In addition, the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Maui Fund pledged $100 million, GoFundMe raised $60 million, the People’s Fund of Maui (Oprah and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) raised $60 million, and Maui United Way raised about $25 million. There were many more, including February’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

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Refugees have sought asylum around the globe but primarily in the neighboring countries of Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. In this year’s Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report, awards by corporate giving programs and high-net-worth individuals are not included in institutional philanthropy and are tracked separately.

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31 Unique Ideas for Small Church Fundraisers

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collect pledges in return for participating in a big community service day. It’s even more fun when winners get prizes – you could even recognize the best cooks at an award show like the one we referenced earlier! Awards shows. Hold a work-a-thon. Walk-a-thons are a staple of schools and nonprofits all over the country.

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Workplace Giving Trends: Current Happenings & Expectations

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Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. Turkey and Syria earthquake: In early 2023, a massive earthquake impacted Turkey and Syria.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

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Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. Turkey and Syria earthquake: In early 2023, a massive earthquake impacted Turkey and Syria.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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