NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. How can we do that?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. and Sahana Foundation (which hosts a free open source disaster management system), have changed the way disaster relief is being done all over the world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

I thought it would be interesting to look at some recent examples of emerging technology for disaster relief in action. Earlier this year, I attended an event organized by the Red Cross to brainstorm and develop ideas surrounding emerging technology and disaster relief. 7 Promising Technologies Identified. 3D printing. Biometrics.

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

Benevity’s platform helps companies find volunteer opportunities, set up and run volunteer grant programs, manage matching gifts and payroll donations, and more. Their real-time reporting, automated payroll, and rules-based approvals make it easy for your company to roll out your social good programs and manage them efficiently.

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

We continued to see groups whose issues were in the news in the final months of the year experience spikes in fundraising — whether they worked on disaster response to midwest tornados or responding to news coming out of the Supreme Court. Groups also dealt with higher costs on social, leading to less efficient donations.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

This data is then made available in Candid’s Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps , as well as for use in research. Real-time data also tends to reflect the largest contributions, primarily from institutions and high-net-worth individuals, as these are the types of donations that make headlines.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

I did a post a few weeks ago on youth programs in TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map and decided I hadn’t covered this resource nearly enough. Our Local Impact Map. demonstrates what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup Global software donations to further their missions.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

is posting needs for technology equipment like basic networking devices and PCs, as well as on-the-ground reporting of the situation. provides the software to run the National Donations Management Network along with programmatic support for disaster relief domain expertise. National Donations Management Network D.C.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Simply determine a match ratio, such as 1:1 or 2:1, and donate as the requests come in! Volunteer grants: 63 million Americans (25% of the adult population) donate to worthy causes non-monetarily by volunteering their time, talents, and energy. Then, employees can donate those funds to a nonprofit of their choice.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. Today more than 50 partners offer product donations and discounts in 37 countries — and growing. The Donor Class of (TechSoup Fiscal Year) 2012.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2010

When a disaster of this magnitude strikes, our impulse is to help in some way. Like many people, I donated both on the Web and for the first time via text to the Red Cross. Here you will find opportunities to donate your tech skills to Haiti. Tweet from kateatyrownrisk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today! The Daily Green reported on its initial impact, when 11 were reported dead.) Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 dead.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

The goal was to provide a platform for ordinary Kenyans to report incidents of violence happening around them. As Hersman says , "Sometimes there is just nothing more you can do than report what you see." The information would be compiled and displayed in real time online on a map.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many nonprofits have relied on technology as a crucial aspect of standing out from the crowd, connecting with donors, and raising the needed donations to further their cause. For example, let’s say you’re a nonprofit with an effective CRM, online donation platform, and marketing software.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! I am including it here, because I felt that it was a great springboard for this post.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

We pulled together some data from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2020 report 1 to help illustrate the impact of COVID-19 on the progress toward goals 1 – 3. 4 The outcomes of the Reporting Challenge illustrated alignment between CSR programs and the SDGs. Interactive Map on world performance – [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

DIA blog reports from the Freedom To Connect conclave today, and came back with a bit of darkly indistinct video of the feature presentation by Yochai Benkler. He also shares some process maps for donor management. (If Check out this disaster simulation game from the UNISDR called Stop Disasters ! Deadline March 23, 2007.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

A top-notch plan is like having a treasure map; it lays out the path to follow, helping to steer clear of hazards and find the best route to the treasure—making a real difference in the community. Here’s a thought: attempt building a skyscraper with no ground work—it’s a disaster waiting to happen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Community Funded Reporting : The news industry is dying but in its wake are new business models to support investigative journalism. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It Ensures Continuity in a Worst-Case Scenario A content plan serves as insurance against disaster. Report The Nonprofit Email Report Learn More What Counts as Content? It can be an email, a Tweet, a TikTok video, a report, a slideshow, a speech by an executive, or a donor thank-you note. So first, plan your strategy.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Community Funded Reporting : The news industry is dying but in its wake are new business models to support investigative journalism. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis.

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

Using the expertise of its Chef Network, WCK works to empower people to be a part of the solution with a focus on health, education, jobs, and disaster relief. Last year disaster relief once again became the main focus of our organization as we activated and served over 4 million meals in Peru, Houston, Puerto Rico, and California.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Data Mapping and Visualization. Probably the clearest examples of the usefulness of data for charities is the explosion of infographics and maps that graphically illustrate the issues that nonprofits are working on. Microsoft enables charities to use Bing Maps free of charge. Big Data in Disaster Relief. MicroMappers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2018

The conversation with Yeshi is “smart,” meaning that she asks and answers questions with a variety of images, maps, text, and videos. Unicef created its own bot, U-Report ,to engage young people on a variety of issues, ranging from climate change. But bots can offer companionship and empathy and support to donors and ask for donations.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Finally, the data should be easily mapped to State Department data on entity in control of territory aid is rendered throughout the duration of the project. Disaster Response. International Disaster Community of Practice. Cybersecurity: Consolidated Zero-Day Citizen Reporting Portal. Vote for this Idea].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

A creative report on non-profits, social media, and effective ROIs delivered as poetry slam and expertly judged including interactive crowd participation. Wendy Harman, Red Cross Wendy will share a story about how they used metrics to refine their social media strategy for their Online Disaster News Room Presentation Key Points.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Just last year, $450 billion was given in grants donations, $10 billion in Canada. When you add all that together, plus individual donations, there’s literally over $450 billion given out just last year alone. I anticipate that amount to increase when we get the reports of 2021, and I’ll tell you exactly why.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2022

When mapping out your fundraising plan, think about your fundraising strengths. . That would be a disaster! I empathize with this organization and occasionally donate to them. If you can show the donor your work in action, you have a great chance of educating people, raising awareness, and getting more donations.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 14, 2024

When mapping out your nonprofit fundraising plan, it’s best to play to your fundraising strengths. That would be a disaster! If you can show the donor your work in action, you have a great chance to educate people, raise awareness, and get more donations. Are you strong in event planning, mindful of all the little details?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2010

Though it should have been rush hour, there was no traffic, no helicopters reporting on stalled cars or construction. Now we are friends on Google Maps, and I can see his dot throughout his evening commute. The line to donate blood. A very unnatural calm had descended on a city that was missing an airplane full of its own.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We have certainly seen some examples of maps or charts that the user can interact with, but with the over saturation of static infographic images, 2014 and the plethora of tools emerging that make these options really easy, we will see more organizations using data for storytelling that users can watch, click on, and really explore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

Networked Fundraising Networked fundraising is where many individuals leveraging their personal networks to make a donation to a charity and in some cases it is self-organizing. A recent report called " Generosity Generation ," suggests there is a societal shift to more open and sharing behaviors. We're still in the emerging stage.

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