VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. As a former member of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NJ VOAD), Aaron coordinated Hurricane Sandy and Irene response efforts for Mormon Helping Hands.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. The American Red Cross is now looking into how best to give the public an increased role in disaster response. BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill?

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Disaster Haiti Social Media Hurricane 89

Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

Japanese culture, following Buddhist tradition, often marks the 49 days after a death as a formal period of mourning. As the weeks pass, the disaster recovery is increasingly shifting out of the hands of professional first-responder organizations into the hands of the local NGO community. About TechSoup Japan.

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Japan Disaster Local Program 68

.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introducing coaching into your culture is a good way to begin. Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, and another contributor to our books, sees promoting employee advancement as an important future direction for associations. “If I want to create opportunities for them.”

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Mentoring Giving Leadership Associations 251

The Next Web

JULY 19, 2014

Bad hires are common, as are disaster stories. It’s a matter of inexperience hiring abroad and not understanding nuances and idiosyncrasies of the country and culture you’re navigating. Getting burned, on the other hand, is easy. This story continues at The Next Web. Entrepreneur'

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South Africa San Francisco Singapore Australia 138

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

The Index is based on actual revenue statistics from nonprofit organizations of all sizes representing arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; healthcare; human services; international affairs; public and society benefit; and religion sectors. billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online.

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Blackbaud Disaster Giving Haiti 67

Forum One

APRIL 28, 2010

This live session rounded out our Online Storytelling Bootcamp webinar series with a focus on how to create a culture of storytelling within one's organization. The New Culture of Storytelling. Every group that makes a difference has a great story to tell; it's about time the world gets to hear them! My presentation slides are below.

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Storytelling Culture Haiti NTC 74

VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

The greatest benefit is ensuring that an organization’s processes, people, culture, and technology are in alignment with their strategic objectives. Disaster recovery and business continuity are other areas to explore. Culture, strategy, and talent play important roles. The value is in the process and journey.

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Technology Evaluation Attitude Digital 221

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. Introducing a toxic personality into your team is a recipe for disaster. It’s helpful to outline cultural norms and values in the job description. You have to understand the characteristics of work in your culture. I’ve seen it happen.

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Team Build Skills Culture 221

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It has more than 125,000 volunteers, has responded to disasters in 700-plus communities, and raised nearly $250 million. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. Following four years in the U.S.

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Nonprofit Advocacy Law Afghanistan 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2011

Together, they formed CARD – Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters. CARD leads and champions the “Use NO Fear” preparedness movement and they actively seek to end the use of fear and threat of disasters as the “motivation” for emergency preparedness. They have embraced a “Prepare to Prosper” curriculum and philosophy.

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Disaster Oakland Donation Train 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

During certain moments – such as natural disasters – they quickly pivot planned content to be more contextual and reflect new priorities. The organization assesses potential posts to determine their alignment with its messaging strategy, brand voice, audience insights, historical performance, and cultural tones and considerations.

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Social Media Donor Media Social 310

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

The PwC 2019 Reporting Challenge provides support for business leaders to embed SDGs in the decision-making process of the organization – its culture, values, relationships, and employee engagement. The natural disaster data in this infographic can be found on the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

A global biological disaster was unique in our current experience. We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. It introduced the idea that disruption is more like a wave than a precipice. A new threat is building in the wake of every previous challenge.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Relationship 221

The Next Web

AUGUST 16, 2013

Attitude (or value alignment): Will they fit into the team and company culture? This is where your company culture can help to keep them in check. A confident, independent and healthy ego is welcome as it can contribute to a culture of healthy competition. A recipe for disaster. Your 5 network.

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Attitude Culture Analysis Interview 121

Association 4.0 TM podcast

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Join us for Episode 101 where Kevin Martlage delivered a presentation on leveraging business culture during difficult times, drawing from his 24 years of experience. He shared personal experiences handling various crises, from natural disasters to corporate transitions.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These are internal challenges that might be related to culture, human resources, or operations. Political, economic, and socio-cultural events fall into this area. Financial distress, operational mistakes, natural disasters, or an unexpected uptick in demand are among the many issues that can derail a shipment.

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Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

We also saw this trend in our industry report as CSR professionals stepped up with disaster relief campaigns that specifically supported social justice. million in funding, which was 31% of the disaster relief donation amount in 2020. Disaster relief saw a significant increase in donation amount reaching over $9 million.

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Social Disaster Volunteer Blackbaud 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Both of these organizations have both been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. The Red Cross has been around for 130 years and so much has changed – for example with text-to-give after disasters. Is your organizational culture shifting? It’s been met with fear and excitement.

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Discussion Generation Donor Structure 211

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Ed Granger-Happ, Nethope; Claire Bonilla, Disaster Response Microsoft; Daniel Ben-Horin, TechSoup Global, Vida Durant, CARE USA. Ed Granger-Happ shows off his office server in a carry on bag that disaster relief workers can use to set up IT support in the field.

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Network Technology Change Social 105

The Next Web

DECEMBER 21, 2013

From the very beginning, I’ve been struck by how similar is the plight of Rick—the blue-steely-eyed sheriff’s deputy bravely leading his band of non-zombies—to my own experience co-founding my startup Speek, where for the past year-and-a-half we’ve been working to make mobile conference calls easy, and building a team and a culture in the process.

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Leadership Learning Lesson Cancer 159

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Blog – Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Disaster and Hardship Relief Funds: A Guide for CSR Leaders. Also, working with HR is key as they often know who has been impacted by a disaster or personal hardship and can remind them to apply or even help them complete the application and get any required back-up documentation.

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Challenge Fund Disaster Application 96

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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Resource Issue Philanthropy New Mexico 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I agree that every organization, city, region, and culture have differences that make us unique. But for any change to happen in the way we operate now, and for movements really to form, we need a culture that will support it. And I don’t mean a public culture, but the mindset of our organizations and boards, and in our sector.

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Community Build Technology Action 220

The Verge

MAY 17, 2021

Since NFTs exploded onto the cultural landscape earlier this year, we’ve seen plenty of early-to-mid 2000s memes being sold on the blockchain, with many of them fetching higher prices than I would’ve ever have imagined. Disaster Girl : sold for around $500,000. A non-exhaustive list includes: Nyan Cat : sold for around $590,000.

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Video Meme YouTube Disaster 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The ads, which tell the stories of people across the country, show the entire scope of the organization’s work: blood collection and supply; support to America’s military families; help to vulnerable communities around the world; disaster relief; and health and safety training and education. More background in this New York Times article.

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Campaign Content Generation Interview 104

The Verge

AUGUST 24, 2020

I wish all archival TV streaming content up through the 90s was presented with the original commercials and badly dubbed from VHS, it’s such a more authentic cultural preservation,” Sheridan tweeted. We didn’t know how good we had it. “I Amen to that. pic.twitter.com/R7ZZq9SSJL — Rob Sheridan Wears A Mask ??

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Content Florida Broadcast Disaster 96

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I’m worried about the lack of nonprofit leadership creating a culture of innovation. " URL Shorteners: Blind(ly) Heading Towards Disaster? But these characteristics won't change about the demographic: They are vocal, demanding and discerning."

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Web Skype Bookmarking Social Media 111

TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2021

That product choice includes property, natural disasters and life insurance. With over two decades of insurance industry experience, Dario Luna once served as Mexico’s insurance regulator and helped develop Mexico’s disaster risk management strategy. It’s not a cultural problem,” Villarreal said.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

In this sound bite culture, social justice organizations must carve out nuanced positions on complex social issues, from racial and gender equity to immigration reform. As rapid demographic shifts powerfully reshape the cultural and political landscape of California, they also give rise to anxieties that may render immigrants vulnerable.

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Social Organization Social Media San Francisco 110

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

But no matter the circumstance, triumph, or disaster, it’s nonprofits like yours that keep this world turning. In Marc Koenig’s most recent contribution to nonprofit hub, he dives into what culture really means and what your organization must do to foster it. Or free sodas.

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Culture Nonprofit Syria Fundraising 38

Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

Compliance-focused LMS empowers entities to achieve industry and regulatory adherence, organizational alignment with legal mandates, and a culture of ethical conduct, quality, and safety by harnessing sophisticated functionalities. Discussing compliance topics within leadership challenges.

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Train Training Measure Data 59

Classy

JULY 13, 2021

With topics including how to set clear goals and hold people accountable to them, create a results-oriented culture, and hire, develop, and retain a strong staff, this book can help you elevate your management skills and reach your goals. Read Next: How Hiring for Culture Fit Reduces Nonprofit Turnover. By Adrienne Maree Brown.

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Industry Nonprofit Charity Social Media 139

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Fearing the sky was falling, they thought people would hunker down and fundraising would be a disaster. Arts, culture, and humanities fell 7.5% (-8.6% Last year I had one of the most positive experiences ever after donating to a relief agency that was intervening in a disaster that had affected our out-of-state friends.

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Donor Giving Retention Nonprofit 128

Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Trust was built through efforts to understand the history of those we serve, respecting cultures and norms, supporting unique needs in each community, and aligning our grants to their values and priorities. PWNA provided $8,000 in disaster relief funding to heat the center so that Crow Creek tribal schoolteachers could tutor students.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences. I think we need to use a beginner’s mind and be open to learning.

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Conversation Nonprofit Adopt Generation 126