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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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This strange-looking device just hitched a ride to the moon

Fast Company Tech

Not architecture per se, the design encases a shoebox-size data storage center thats attempting to prove the concept of off-world disaster recovery services. As a proof of concept for backing up data in case of terrestrial disaster , the solar-powered data center will operate for just one lunar day, or about two weeks here on Earth.

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How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

Candid

For nonprofits focused on causes like disaster relief, embedding critical needs into early-stage conversations with corporate partners ensures that your organization can focus on response efforts. However, only 20% measure societal outcomes of their volunteer programs.

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Microsoft is working on tighter security measures for Windows after the CrowdStrike disaster

TechSpot

The Crowdstrike incident could become a turning point for security across the entire Windows world. Microsoft received a big part of the blame and bad press for a bugged update released by Austin-based security company, and so, the Windows maker has started talking about improving resilience for its operating system. Read Entire Article

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Trends in education funding’s share of philanthropic giving 

Candid

For example, causes such as food security, housing, and disaster relief offer a tangible sense of impact and the ability to see the direct benefits of their contribution, says Rouland. These areas require substantial, sustained investment to drive measurable change, which institutional funders have the infrastructure to provide.

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How to Use UTMs to Leverage Donor Acquisition for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Attribution is what allows you to measure the success of your acquisition strategies (and get great insights for optimisation). One talked about species extinction, and the other talked about the prevalence of natural disasters. UTM s are an extremely effective way to both track fundraising campaigns and measure their success.

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How To Troubleshoot Your Fundraising Email

Bloomerang

Email deliverability is the measure of how many of the emails you sent actually made it to inboxes and there are many factors that can influence deliverability. Now, subject lines aren’t the only factor that influences open rates. The sender name is an important factor, and even more important, your email deliverability.

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