Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Disasters happen regularly and can take many forms. Hurricanes, wildfires, pandemics, floods, and more have forced nonprofits to stretch and morph the way they operate very quickly.

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VisionLink

MAY 6, 2024

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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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2024

and the first glimpses of the 2024 hurricane season that starts June 1st. Is your organization prepared to respond and support during a community-wide disaster? Of the dozen or so current federally funded disaster case management operations across the United States, Visionlink technology is supporting all but one. Visionlink.

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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.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 150 mph, Hurricane Ian has had a devastating impact on many areas of Florida and Cuba. While it’s difficult to see how Hurricane Ian has affected the lives of so many people, and we don’t yet know the full aftermath of the storm, there are plenty of ways you can lend a hand to those in need.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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VisionLink

MARCH 4, 2019

Thousands of volunteers have offered to assist in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Due to the ongoing uncertainty of Hurricane Irma, other states will be added as necessary. Volunteers can identify the disaster event they would want to volunteer for. This system provides several powerful functions: 1.

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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. Hurricanes. Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits. Prolonged droughts.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Late at night on Sunday August 29th, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The good news is that no matter how far you are from the areas hit by Hurricane Ida, you can still help those impacted by the storm. Find the Helpers. You can donate to their work here. You can donate here.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the dozens who lost their lives, their families, and to the many more recovering from what appears to be the 5th most serious hurricane on record. Together, with the help of countless disaster relief initiatives, we will get back on our feet!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I’ve also seen how this relates to times when donors, volunteers, and colleagues are dealing with a disaster in their region. . As I write this, I’m evacuated from my home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida and have been for nearly two weeks. And for those donors, volunteers, and colleagues in the disaster zone?

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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. Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas and parts of the eastern United States.

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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 Support underfunded areas of the disaster lifecycle. In it, we examined?available?2019?data

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VisionLink

APRIL 15, 2014

Geospatial mapping is an increasingly hot topic in large-scale natural disasters, including Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma Tornadoes. As technology continues to advance, data mapping is moving from being a powerful tool for specific cases to being a new norm in all disaster relief. Sincerely, VisionLink'

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 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. Prepare Your Organization for Any Disaster.

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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.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Disaster fundraising for Hurricane Sandy appears to be lagging other major events, but there is a lot more going on here than initial appearances.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 28, 2019

Visionlink is proud to support the work of National VOAD's Project Comeback in Texas with our multi-agency Disaster Case Management solution, helping more than 700 case managers from 14 nonprofit partners assist more than 12,000 households.

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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. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground. We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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. Now is better than better when it comes to social video. If it’s the end of the year, make a video showing what you have done that year for your donors.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When disasters strike, it’s comforting to know there are people on their way to help. Government agencies are often dispatched to address disasters, but so are many disaster relief nonprofits who lend a hand alongside governmental relief efforts. Fundraise for disaster relief nonprofits. Donate funds.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence finally made landfall over the weekend, ravaging the Atlantic coast with devastating winds and torrential rain. Here’s how you can help with disaster relief efforts today and every day. Another way to help disaster victims is to join the fundraising effort. We never know when disasters are going to happen.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

7, 2015 – From now through October 31st, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ), Humanity Road ( www.HumanityRoad.org ), and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the South Carolina floods.

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John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Every year we face natural disasters from fires to hurricanes to earthquakes to tornadoes and flooding. We never know when disaster may strike. Turnover & Disaster Planning similarities. While thankfully disasters are not a daily occurrence, turnover does happen in nonprofits everyday. Disaster Plan.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This post is republished with permission from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. See CDP's What We're Watching page for news on the status of disasters worldwide, along with relevant disaster-related media coverage. It was originally published on August 30.

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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. Google's Hurricane Sandy map currently shows areas with power outages.

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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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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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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Visionlink systems are fully engaged with Hurricane Dorian response. Visionlink offers advanced, expertly-designed solutions including volunteer, gifts-in-kind, situational awareness, client intake, case management, and other modules for disaster response. Each can be deployed separately or as an integrated suite.

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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. Start using the app.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2011

Then consider connecting to the National Shelter System to have information about disaster shelters at your finger tips, and for those you serve. Here''s to only moderate damage from Hurricane Irene. Operating a 2-1-1 call center? Information and Referral? Elder care hotline or other similar solution?

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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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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina , about 22% of total funding went to the American Red Cross (ARC). About 50% of funding at this point for Hurricane Harvey has gone to ARC. Click here to read part 1 of this series.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Source: Weather Channel Alerts 2009 was looking like a very uneventful hurricane season. That is until Hurricane Ida slammed into El Salvador killing 91 people as of this writing. He set up a Ning site Hurricane Information Center. It is now headed towards the gulf coast of the US.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy. provides the software to run the National Donations Management Network along with programmatic support for disaster relief domain expertise. What Can You Do to Help?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company. Have an emergency kit stocked and ready for a natural disaster. Close all exterior doors and windows.

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