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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

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.

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Join Us! Nat'l VOAD Conference

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This annual gathering of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster is the nation's leading gathering of non-profit and faith-based disaster response agencies. To learn more about NVOAD's DART, the Disaster Agency Response Technology platform powered by Visionlink technology, check out this link.

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Social Media Club Workshop in Hawaii: Reflections on Social Media Game - Aloha Version

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Hawaii Social Media Game View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. tags: hawaii socialmediaclub ).     Would this mix of levels be a recipe for disaster?    A big Mahalo to the generous sponsors (Viddler, Chimp, HTDC, Hubspot, KnowHow Cafe, and Viddler). .    Heck no! 

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Measuring Social Media Outcomes Is Easier than Measuring Hurricane Strength

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We have to respect Mother Nature – and whether we live by the Ocean where Hurricanes can hit or along a fault line where earthquakes can shake down our homes. Do we take natural disaster seriously ? Are we prepared? Interestingly, Kanu Hawaii has also redeveloped their whole site within Facebook.

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Our EveryAction Hero: World Central Kitchen

Everyaction

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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How to Help After the Maui Wildfire

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Here are some options for you: Support the First Responders The American Red Cross and the American Red Cross of Hawaii have mobilized to open shelters, distribute emergency supplies, help with damage assessment, and locate missing loved ones. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here.

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The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

in 2011 to be involved in disaster training programs leading up to the 10th anniversary of 9/11, called the “March to 1 Million” program. It was a simple equation that built a movement of 20,000 women in Hawaii at our peak. SafeAmerica Foundation , Bill Soule. Mobilizing 1 million people! Now that’s social impact!