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When Fundraising Disaster Strikes, What Should You Do?

Tech Soup

On May 3, 2016, right in the middle of Give Local America day, the online fundraising company Kimbia's donation processing platform stopped working. Give Local America day is a big deal. " His nonprofit has an annual budget of under $35,000, almost all of it raised on the Give Local America Big Day of Giving in Sacramento.

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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes. Before her time in Sacramento she worked for environmental NGOs throughout Arizona, California, and Bolivia. Jennifer Anderson. Executive Director, Trellis for Tomorrow.

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Nonprofits and App Developers Combine Forces for Community Change

Tech Soup

The Community Resilience Platform also pulls together important information for citizens, but specifically in times of disaster. The app is currently used in West Sacramento, California, which is a food desert, according to the app creators. The platform can be used for preparedness, response, and recovery.

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Giving Days and Beyond the Dollars: What Have We Learned?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The tech failure that disrupted the national Give Local America Day fundraising campaign in May 2016 raised a big question for community foundations hosting giving days: What can they do differently to ensure smooth sailing in the future? Goglia emphasizes proactive communications with the local nonprofit community.