Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Conversations on social media are very much tied to what is going on globally and in the news. When Hurricane Harvey hit last year, ShelterBox USA wanted to act fast. They provide disaster relief and shelter to families that have been devastated by natural disasters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Even before Facebook helped raise $10 million dollars for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for Hurricane Harvey relief, Facebook “Donate” buttons and fundraisers created by Facebook users were popping up in the feed with increased frequency. 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report. 14% said Twitter.

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2012

We hope all of our readers on the East Coast are safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy. I also wanted to share Cynthia Samuels, (who runs the Care2 Cause Channel) terrific compilation of resources on how folks can help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. NE Options: Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. FEMA volunteer links.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. The Red Cross hurricane app uses GPS to find the nearest shelters.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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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. He’s a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Global Future Council on the Future of Cities for the World Economic Forum. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving. Alison Carlman, Director of Impact and Communications at Global Giving, offers a deep dive into some Global Giving data to find the answer.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Why Social Media?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Companies Are Prioritizing Disaster Relief and Crisis Response. In a recent study, corporate giving efforts accounted for $405 million in contributions related to disaster relief. They recognize their global supply chain can move quickly, enabling them to be on the scene at disaster sites to provide supplies and volunteers.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

Most organizations don't think about disaster planning until it's too late. Since Hurricane Katrina struck the US in 2005, TechSoup has created and maintained content specific to nonprofits, libraries, and charities on disaster planning and recovery. Do you have any experience dealing with disaster recovery?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Supporting nonprofits in their hurricane relief efforts helps tremendously with the relief effort. On August 14 th , a 7.2

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Companies Are Prioritizing Disaster Relief and Crisis Response. In a recent study, corporate giving efforts accounted for $405 million in contributions related to disaster relief. They recognize their global supply chain can move quickly, enabling them to be on the scene at disaster sites to provide supplies and volunteers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Apply Pressure to Limit Global Warming to 1.5 For example, humanitarian organisations like Oxfam are delivering disaster relief to people whose homes have been destroyed by severe weather, innovating drought-resistant agricultural crops, and training farmers in new techniques to improve the resilience of local and global supply chains.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating typhoon in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . Global Volunteer Programs. hours of community service. United Nations : The UN runs a?virtual

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

And we’ve watched helplessly as hurricanes and tropical storms have intensified in frequency and strength. It’s no longer a question of whether the impacts on the environment of our collective human actions over decades will continue to result in more extreme weather, natural disasters, and economic instability.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The devastation we see from Hurricane Ian's destructive path is hard to process. If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. Click here to find ways to volunteer and assist those in need from the devastation of Hurricane Ian.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Valentine’s Day does have groups like Eve Ensler’s V-Day that promotes ending violence against women globally through performances of The Vagina Monologues and other awareness events. Claiming the Day.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once. That is no longer the case.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, social good organizations are working creatively to navigate the new landscape. Samantha Wright, Director of Development Operations and Analytics for the food bank, says that being located in a hurricane zone makes them “no strangers to disaster response.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2014

Harnessing Databases for Disaster Relief. David got really involved in nonprofit database work just after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. After the hurricane displaced hundreds of thousands of people, online survivor registries began appearing on multiple websites. CRM for Nonprofits: CiviCRM and NetSuite.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

We discussed disaster response within a global company, the changing world of work and how it’s changing volunteering in the workplace, and how companies are expanding opportunities for customers and stakeholders to join their social cause support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Objective : 1) Measure the effectiveness among 18-45 year olds of event sponsorship and advertising in real-time and 2) Measure this audience’s interest in green issues raised by the global concerts and sponsors. Objective : Provide lifesaving assistance during the natural disasters that occurred in China and Myanmar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

President, Global Hematology and Oncology, Celgene. The panel included Stefani Klaskow , Head of Industry/Healthcare at Google; Carrie Martin Munk , Chief Communications & Marketing Office, The ALS Association, and Jackie Fouse, Ph.d,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

(RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Chairman of DATA to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT)RED product sold is given to The Global Fund. Habitat for Humanity's Operation Home Delivery.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. NMC Future Symposium explore applications of techology that could impact issues of global importance over next five years or more. Global Voices Bloggers Mentor Others. What was most sexy?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 2, 2006

I don't know if it is that we're halfway through the 00's , or that it is over 4 years since 9/11, or that Hurricane Katrina put extreme poverty on the evening news, but it feels like America is waking up from a long sleep and somehow becoming more conscious of the country that it needs to become.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact. Global Movement.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

So, what do you do in case things go wrong, whether it’s with a technology system, or there’s a hurricane that wipes out your office or whatever? It’s important because even though we are dealing with a global pandemic and racial tensions, etc., Remote work. And then, social media and digital communication. And, really, it’s important.

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Care2

JANUARY 23, 2008

Each year they give prizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to 15 people over the age of 60 creating new and innovative ways to tackle tough social problems, from reforming education to improving healthcare, curbing global warming to ending poverty. Her idea is now a reality.

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