Duke Energy Foundation to Award $700,000 in Natural Disaster Preparedness Grants
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2024
The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2024
The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.
sgEngage
JANUARY 14, 2025
But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. Maintain Open Lines of Communication As the touchpoint between donors and your cause, you are uniquely positioned in a disaster to provide regular updates to supporters and friends of your mission.
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The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Giving to disasters by the 1,000 largest funders was more than seven times greater during 2022 than 10 years early, hitting $860.2 New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014. of the $126.7
Candid
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. Our most recent report looked at 2022 disasters. million to the North Carolina Community Foundation to support recovery needs across Western North Carolina.
sgEngage
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits. Take the Long View Disaster recovery is a long-term process.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 28, 2022
The foundations call on world leaders to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the COVID-19 crisis, prepare for future pandemics, and address epidemic threats.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 9, 2025
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation : This foundation is raising funds to support the firefighters on the front lines battling the blazes. Help communities rebuild California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund : This fund supports a range of needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and rebuilding efforts.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2022
Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving, that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. The new report highlights the need for more philanthropic support for long-term recovery.
Candid
APRIL 9, 2024
Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. When we can look at numbers immediately after a disaster, it gives us a unique perspective.
sgEngage
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
From funding uncertainty to overlapping natural disasters to the possibility of another global pandemic, the modern grantmaker must be prepared for a variety of challenges. For Two Ten Footwear Foundation, it was the human resources professionals in the footwear industry.
Fast Company Tech
MARCH 12, 2025
Pasadena Community Foundation, a local foundation, has given grants through a wildfire fund to help support dozens of organizations doing that work. In a disaster, quick access to cash is even more important to help people stay afloat. “Clothing isn’t cash.
sgEngage
AUGUST 30, 2021
Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. As a starting point, the elements below provide a brief overview of some of the essential regulatory requirements for disaster and hardship relief funds: Charitable Class. Grant Criteria.
Candid
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). i What did the remaining $223 million in disaster aid address? 5 disaster events from 2020 to remember.
sgEngage
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
These may include delays in grant approvals, rescheduling of major events due to unforeseen circumstances, or sudden increases in demand for disaster relief services. Building a Resilient Financial Foundation Operating reserves are a vital component of a nonprofits financial health and sustainability.
Candid
JULY 5, 2022
private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .
sgEngage
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. But at a time when many foundations are looking for creative ways to address the overlapping crises of COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change, they are viewing collaboration much differently. When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear.
TechCrunch
MAY 18, 2021
When disaster strikes, costs pile up quickly. Flood waters can wipe out the foundation of a home or building, just as much as wildfires can burn down the walls or the entire structure. They met each other in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania and explored different ways to solve the challenges of disaster finance.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Disaster recovery. Backing up your nonprofits databases, critical operations information, and other critical data is crucial to any business or foundation. However, this level of security is only pursued when legal privacy is a major issues, such is the case with doctor-patient records, according to HIPAA regulations.
Candid
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
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 funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. In it, we examined?available?2019?data
.orgSource
AUGUST 19, 2024
Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. A security incident is a disaster of the highest order. Many of the data disasters I’ve seen result from well-intentioned employees trying to get a job done without the correct information about how to do it. But I may be glossing over an important point.
sgEngage
AUGUST 23, 2021
When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Disaster relief organizations understand that needs begin before the storm arrives, through evacuation orders, and last until homes are rebuilt or are safe to inhabit. They can appoint an in-house team to lead the effort.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 6, 2022
I am the CEO of After the Fire USA (ATF), a leading nonprofit in the space of megafire, climate change, and disaster recovery. We help communities navigate the complexities and stages of recovery post-megafire disaster. Prior to 2015, megafires were fairly uncommon and were treated as occurrences, not patterns and harbingers for alarm.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 28, 2017
I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. PortLight “Inclusive Disaster Relief” SPCA of Texas. My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
In this post, we talk to Lydia, a n instructor in Louisiana, about why she makes a yearly donation of $100 to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). The Cause : The Community Foundation of SWLA The Donation : $100 (yearly) What inspired you to make a donation to the Community Foundation of SWLA?
Tech Soup
MAY 30, 2014
Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. It also lets you discover and donate to organizations involved in disaster response work, and find opportunities to volunteer. Apps for Disaster Planning.
Candid
DECEMBER 9, 2024
For example, causes such as food security, housing, and disaster relief offer a tangible sense of impact and the ability to see the direct benefits of their contribution, says Rouland. Individual donors often give based on personal experience, emotional connection, or immediate need.
Candid
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
For the next 700 words, I invite you to remember the disaster events that occurred in 2019, just months before the pandemic outbreak. . In 2019, millions of people around the world were affected by disasters and humanitarian crises. Foundations and public charities funded $352 million for disasters and humanitarian crises. .
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 20, 2009
According to the Twitter Fan Wiki , hashtags were popularized during the San Diego forest fires in 2007 when Nate Ritter used the hashtag "#sandiegofire" to identify his updates related to the disaster. In my initial analysis of mega list of 90 Foundations that Tweet , I did not look at hashtags.
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.
sgEngage
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Coast Guard, provides disaster assistance and emergency financial support for Coast Guard members. As they have in countless disasters before, the U.S. To support those in Virginia impacted by Hurricane Helene, you can donate to the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. Petersburg area home. Donate here.
Candid
JULY 20, 2022
Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Many nonprofits also engaged in disaster relief efforts out of necessity, despite having no previous experience in relief work. .
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 8, 2013
In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. The network is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as other global sponsors. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. Image: aboyandhisbike.
The Next Web
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
The foundation of today’s e-commerce site, the infrastructure provider, must also change. To aid in creating a firm foundation for success, here are nine critical facts about hosting every e-commerce vendor should know: 1. Disaster Recovery: Essential for business continuity and customer loyalty.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 3, 2011
He uses the Alliance Forum Foundation as one of his vehicles for making deals along these lines in Asia and Africa. A longtime venture capitalist with his DEFTA Partners firm , he wants to help solve social problems using hybrid capital structures that meld nonprofit and for-profit partners.
Candid
MARCH 11, 2022
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) head Filippo Grandi described this humanitarian disaster as “the fastest-moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of the Second World War”. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%.
Candid
APRIL 23, 2024
In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Among those with asset sizes over $500 million, DAFs represented, on average, 36% of total assets.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 13, 2022
One talked about species extinction, and the other talked about the prevalence of natural disasters. The one talking about natural disasters was responsible for 80% of your donors, and 10% of those donors went on to become regular givers when you asked them 2 weeks later. You’d want to know that right?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 12, 2016
“ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Community foundations across the country have been promoting local giving days to motivate people to support nearby charities, encourage nonprofits to embrace technology, and bolster their reputations. Kimbia, an Austin, Tex.-based
VisionLink
MARCH 30, 2010
For that matter, if you have not yet registered for the conference, here are 7 more reasons to do so: Managing Disaster Relationships Presenter: Thomas Bennett, 211 San Diego, California This course will provide an overview of governmental organizations and agencies for which they should develop and maintain relationships.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 2, 2017
I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground. It isn’t without its challenges, of course. Local Charities.
sgEngage
DECEMBER 27, 2011
It is also worth noting that online giving spikes during disasters or extraordinary circumstances. Online fundraising during a disaster can be 3x to 4x normal trends and the vast majority of giving happens in just a few days. In non-disaster fundraising, The Communities Foundation of Texas raised $10.7
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Council on Foundations. ” Instituting a new strategy that is not within the cultural norms of an organization has a very difficult job being supported by the existing culture. The questions we explored were: What needs to change in your foundation in order to scale a networked approach or use of social media?
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 26, 2017
The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. 82% of that funding came from corporations, where 18% was sourced from independent, community and public foundations. Other examples of collaboration were foundations working with peers who had grantees in the area or staff on the ground.
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