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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The Verge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Restaurant delivery platform DoorDash has launched a restaurant disaster relief fund that will offer grants of up to $10,000 to US restaurants affected by natural disasters over the next year, the company said Wednesday. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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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.

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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. Programs were expanded, even during COVID, where services successfully pivoted to mostly online but those who needed face-to-face still received the help required. Following four years in the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2022

This nonprofit becomes what’s known as a “fiscal sponsor” for the new organization, project, or program, lending their tax-exempt status in the process. . A great example of this type of time-sensitive fundraising comes in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a wildfire or hurricane. However, there’s a way to do both!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2006

She did a lot of work on the hurricane aftermath (she's an expert on hazardous waste, and a gazillion other things). They remind me a lot of Rod Beckstrom's ideas that I posted earlier about IT support following a disaster. Folks that have those skills getting connected with those that need them during a disaster.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

What about Hurricane Sandy? Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game. Giving to disasters does not take away from other nonprofit causes. Disaster giving has provided some temporary relief to the situation. Is it the economy?

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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. The Surprising Truth About Disaster Donor Fatigue – guest post by Alson Carlman, Global Giving. in 2017) and disaster projects ($1.7M

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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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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

Now let’s look at technology disaster preparedness. Preparing for Disaster. We don’t mean the power-surge-ate-my-blog-post kind of disaster, though. surviving Mother Nature’s wrath: tornado, hurricane, flood, fire. Here Are Our Top Ten Disaster Preparation Strategies. inaccessible? redundancy.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

That was followed by three hurricanes in close succession. Americans are catching on, said Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, who credits a combination of media coverage, political leaders speaking up, and public concerns that creates a “symbiotic relationship.”

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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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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

As the east coast continues cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy, those of us who have been in the industry a while can't help but reflect on what this means for the fundraising sector and think back to the lessons of Katrina. What portion of it may be attributed to the disaster-based fundraising?

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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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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Alternately, if you can foresee circumstances where you would want to support crisis calls, homeless intake, elderly services, disaster relief, and other family service programs (through your own offices or through partner agencies), then you are looking for a software solution that is designed to support multi-purpose, multi-partner use.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

Applying technology to disaster relief has evolved by leaps and bounds since I joined 2,000 people, most of whom I'd never met, to tackle the problem of creating a single searchable database of every person displaced by Hurricane Katrina in the days after the disaster. Technology Challenges in Katrina Disaster Relief.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2015

On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. Then the key disaster preparedness concern becomes communication, not system and data preservation. Here's what they said.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

To take advantage of this, add a monthly membership or giving program to your fundraising model. they interact with your social posts and dont unsubscribe from emails), present your monthly giving or membership program as a convenient way they can continue their support. Consider the initial transaction as a conversation starter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

26 Week Program. The program was presented at the Texting for Health Conference this past February, and hopes to provide the tool in multiple languages as well! Objective : Provide lifesaving assistance during the natural disasters that occurred in China and Myanmar. Be another medium to integrate into a marketing program.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2011

Just a few short years ago, technology in disaster response was a different animal all together. In 2005, that changed: when Hurricane Katrina hit, technology for disaster response made the leap from field workers to those affected. Data emerged as the most important asset to any disaster response.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By pretty much all accounts, such climate change-driven disasters are only going to get worse. While it’s possible to achieve this already today through combining multiple software programs and manual calculations, FloodCube brings everything together under one roof. FloodCube in action Image Credits: 7Analytics.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Disasters strike and organizations provide humanitarian aid - it's that simple. They're also currently involved in a very recent disaster relief effort from Hurricane Isaac. If you've ever donated to a major disaster effort, these interactive maps also provide an idea of exactly where your money is going.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

A short time after she took over a small troubled computer refurbishment nonprofit - hurricane Katrina hit. In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. It was not an easy road for Nancy. To be sure, Nancy Jo Craig is an accomplished woman. It as a lucky thing they did.

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

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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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2020

Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. So h ow can your CSR effectively plan for disaster relief? .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many. Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. Boost donations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This wasn’t Tacker’s first go at responding to a disaster. Through hurricanes, fires, floods, the pandemic, and more, Two Ten awards millions of dollars in emergency relief each year, and they rely 100% on donor dollars to do it.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

And, because HandsOn Connect is built on Salesforce, it can be configured and extended to meet the specific needs of the nonprofit, including the all important reporting for stakeholders, grants, and federal programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major donors.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As explained in Double the Donation’s workplace giving guide , “workplace giving is an umbrella term, which means it can refer to multiple types of programs. What’s more, 39% of surveyed companies indicated plans to expand their workplace giving programs in the next two years. It’s not hard to see why, either!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Ultimately, a well-synched communications program – where the right hand knows what the left is doing — will more successfully connect with donors and demonstrate greater, resonant impact. The same holds true if you survived a natural disaster such as a fire, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or tsunami.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As explained in Double the Donation’s workplace giving guide , “workplace giving is an umbrella term, which means it can refer to multiple types of programs. What’s more, 39% of surveyed companies indicated plans to expand their workplace giving programs in the next two years. It’s not hard to see why, either!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2018

Like other areas of disaster relief , wildfires, particularly in California, have becomes an increasingly common occurrence. But, when you examine disaster-related funding in the last five years, funding directed at wildfires is $13.1 million, while hurricane-related funding totals $480.6 Perhaps length of time. Perhaps not.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2014

During my 4 years at both the local and national level, I worked on several disaster operations— from the house fire in the middle of the night to some of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit the US. What does disaster fundraising have to do with ALS? In just 2 weeks this tactic helped us secure 24 meetings. Photo Cred.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 27, 2018

Increasingly, though, employees are asking to have a voice in their matching programs, wanting their donation and associated match to go to an organization close to home (physically or emotionally). By creating a single program in a crowdfunding platform, you can observe what organizations or cause areas employees respond to best.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. hours of community service. hours of community service. SeenIt Build?the?most?powerful?and?trustworthy?on

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