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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money

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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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Sustainable community-led solutions shaping disaster philanthropy 

Candid

The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape.

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Infographic: Who Rules Social Media?

TechImpact

Additionally, Social media is a big reason for the globalization of nonprofits, and the rest of the economy. The most talked about nonprofit organizations on social media are about animals Tweets about disaster relief receive the most @mentions on Twitter Nonprofits dealing with animals use @mentions when speaking to other users the most.

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Disaster Relief Fundraising: Critical Tools for Donations + Examples

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When disaster strikes – whether natural events, global pandemics, or any other number of emergencies – so, too, can extreme devastation. The post Disaster Relief Fundraising: Critical Tools for Donations + Examples appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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5 ways AI can help mitigate the global shipping crisis

TechCrunch

Here are five methods we’ve been counseling clients to adopt: Use data and analytics to identify and map out the inventory being affected by the global shipping crisis. Use this situation as an opportunity to put a disaster management program in place to prepare for the potential risks. machine learning and simulation).

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. i What did the remaining $223 million in disaster aid address? The numerous other disasters and humanitarian crises occurred or continued to occur that year—events that were overshadowed by the pandemic. . Syrian refugee crisis.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

The dramatic images of wealthy neighborhoods burning during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires captured global attention, but the damage was much more widespread. Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks.