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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

There is no merit to the Office of the Haitian Diaspora and the Haitian Diaspora Political Action Committee lawsuit regarding American Red Cross relief and recovery efforts in Haiti,” a spokesperson wrote in a statement to The NonProfit Times. Our long-term recovery program engaged more than 50 partners over 10 years to reach 4.5

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Micro Volunteering for the Haiti Earthquake

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When a disaster of this magnitude strikes, our impulse is to help in some way. People work on projects based on their skills and interests to create technological tools and resources for responders to use in mitigating disasters and crises around the world. Here you will find opportunities to donate your tech skills to Haiti.

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Haiti Support: Songs, Supplies, and SMS Fundraising Update

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

helping Haiti -- from the charity: water offices, Monday from charity: water on Vimeo. Britt Bravo has a terrific compilation of grassroots efforts underway to help Haiti. charity:water offices were transformed into a drop off location for needed items in Haiti. A Song for Haiti This is a call to action or call to sing.

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5 Fundraising Trends for 2021 and Beyond

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways. millions followers on Twitch to raise over $2.3 The result was $100,000 raised—10 times as much as their event in 2019.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

On January 12, 2010, I didn't personally experience the major earthquake that hit Haiti, but I was forever changed by it. In the midst of the viral Text HAITI to 90999 message, we saw the emergence of what we're calling emergency social data, or #crisisdata. By Wendy Harman, Social Media Director, American Red Cross.

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11NTC Preview: Technology in Times of Disaster: The Important Role of Social media in Disaster Response and Awareness

NTEN

The magnitude of the destruction and the heart-breaking images have remained with us as organizations, governments, and private individuals have struggled beyond the immediate aftermath to effect long-term change and economic impact within Haiti.

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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

. —– I’ve recently shared a couple interviews exploring two case studies of really successful online fundraising campaigns: SXSW4Japan Raises Over $120,000 and $100,000 in Three Days with #TeamAutism. Then, why do we keep thinking celebrities are so important to raising money? Both of them involved celebrities.

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