Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

In a disaster, quick access to cash is even more important to help people stay afloat. “In a disaster like this, of course people need cash, because water bottles aren’t wealth,” says Tubbs. People need money to be able to rebuild, to be able to move, to be able to persist.” area fires.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

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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Blue Fox

AUGUST 17, 2020

Natural disasters. ” Our CEO, Chantal Sheehan recently wrote a guest feature article for Bloomerang addressing this exact question: 4 Finance Secrets to Help You Raise More Money. (1) Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. Coronavirus. Unemployment. Business closures. A contentious election year.

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The Verge

APRIL 29, 2021

Another internet meme has sold for big bucks online: Zoë Roth, best known as “ Disaster Girl ” for the popular image macro taken by her father in 2005 of her smirking at the camera while a house burns down in the background, has sold the original copy of the meme as an NFT for 180 Ether, worth almost $500,000.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This spam is both lame (no graphic, no attempt to make the senders address look legit, mangled English) and odious -- preying on disaster victims (one can hope they're just preying on greedy idiots who will pretend to be disaster victims). Sender: Ban ki Moon (Info@cast.net). Subject: United Nations Headquarters. THE UNITED NATIONS.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Fundraising always requires bravery, no matter what the day brings—whether it’s an election, a natural disaster , or a public health emergency. For some, year-end fundraising in an election year might require a tad more bravery than raising money in a non-election year, but you have it in you! I believe in you.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2011

One of the most common questions that I get is how much money is raised through online giving. Here are some important questions, answers, facts and figures about online giving: How much money is raised through online giving? It is also worth noting that online giving spikes during disasters or extraordinary circumstances.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

They provide disaster relief and shelter to families that have been devastated by natural disasters. Another video they posted after the landslides in Peru drove $3,200 in donations , which used video clips shot on a mobile device by staff on the field responding to disaster. Grab the viewer’s attention at the jump.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

However you choose to spend your money on holiday gifts, there are plenty of ways do it to benefit good causes and create change in communities that need it. Your gift will be used where it’s most needed to help families turn crises of poverty, conflict or disaster into opportunity to build better lives. Mercy Corps Gifts.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. We can’t focus just on money.

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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. Around-the-clock coverage.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Here’s how you can help with disaster relief efforts today and every day. Give money, not things. You may be hoarding extra clothes and supplies, but donate your money, rather than your items, to relief organizations. Unless they’ve made specific item requests, your money will be much more useful to them. Raise money.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. As traditional funding models shift and societal needs evolve, nonprofits are being called upon to adapt and innovate to create lasting change.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Whether as a flash point response to a crisis, natural disaster, or an election, one-time, smaller donations are becoming commonplace. Any friction during the giving process could leave money on the table. Dont only ask them for money again. Reactive giving is on the rise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2018

The social media platform recently removed charitable fundraising fees— 100 percent of money given will now go to the charity. Facebook may take this even further with their latest efforts to create a $50-million matching fund to address issues like disaster relief.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today’s money brings the total raised to $32.5 FireHydrant lands $8M Series A for disaster management tool. FireHydrant , a startup that helps companies prepare for and manage such crises, announced a $23 million Series B investment today. million, according to the company.

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The Next Web

MAY 27, 2014

It was a disaster. And they wouldn’t give us our money back. David Arnoux is Head of Growth and co-founder of Twoodo, helping teams organize using simple #hashtags. “It I missed the last metro ride home, and I had run out of cash for a taxi. I had to walk for two hours to get home! And it was pouring rain. Worst – night – ever.”

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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. Apps for Disaster Planning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2022

With fiscal sponsorship, individuals and organizations can bypass the complicated 501(c)(3) application process, saving time, money, and a lot of effort. Fiscal sponsorship saves money. New nonprofits spend a lot of money establishing themselves. In fiscal sponsorship, organizations are “sponsored” by an existing nonprofit.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

With close to 70% of cell phone users using their mobile device to access the internet, raising money through mobile donations is an area that is expected to only grow. Text message and SMS fundraising campaigns saw particularly high growth rates in the wake of natural disasters and other “must fund now” type donation campaigns.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Always research thoroughly and consult a trusted financial professional before sending any money. SEE ALSO: Get ready for these scams in 2025 To avoid falling victim to a job offer scam, watch for vague job descriptions , poor communication, or requests for money early in the hiring process.

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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. Foundations and public charities funded $352 million for disasters and humanitarian crises. .

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

But if the Prime packages went on a plane from SFO that would otherwise be only half full, and gets dropped on the roof of a FedEx center on the way to the Petaluma airport, it saves everyone time and money. If commercial air drops had been part of the existing system, it could have made things a lot easier.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

“They make it complicated because it saves them money.” “They should have a process to keep people safe because this isn’t the first disaster like this.” “The damage is not due to smoke, the damage is contamination from fire,” Schaffer said.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The power of social media really proved itself for us when the Gulf oil disaster first hit mainstream news, it was our web and social media presences that helped disseminate news and information to keep people up-to-date in real-time with our work on the ground. Twitter was the most useful for connecting with individuals.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 7, 2014

Before executing a tech switch ask yourself whether your new tech will greatly reduce time spent on a process, or where it will save money. Not having a flexible plan that includes staff training, phasing in of technology, software updates and hardware issues is a recipe for disaster. Poor support. Reluctance to fund big projects.

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VisionLink

APRIL 16, 2014

Moreover, raising money specifically for data management is much more difficult than raising funds for particular causes. We have also created standards for the exchange of information about disaster shelters and about client records. As the builder of CommunityOS , we are keenly focused on the need to move data around easily.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

3) What is the greatest obstacle that NGOs in Mexico need to overcome in order to raise more money online? What is your vetting process to ensure the money raised on Donadora is well spent? The top three causes are medical expenses (25%), start-up costs for a social enterprise (25%), and disaster relief (23%).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An organisation can register an account on M-Changa and within 5 minutes they’ll have their own web page to accept payments using Visa, MasterCard, PayPal and mobile money. Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Coast Guard, provides disaster assistance and emergency financial support for Coast Guard members. As they have in countless disasters before, the U.S. To support those in Virginia impacted by Hurricane Helene, you can donate to the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. Petersburg area home.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

3) Higher Fundraising Success: A Stanford Social Innovation Review study found that nonprofits that tell engaging stories raise twice as much money on average as those that don’t. This means that storytelling fosters a stronger emotional connection with donors, encouraging them to stay committed to the cause.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2021

For this week’s deep dive, Alex and Natasha dug into Danny’s latest mega-project: A long, fascinating, and deeply-reported series into the world of disaster tech. We were super curious why Danny had picked disaster tech to niche into, as we hadn’t heard that much about it, frankly. million to install boxes on power lines.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

Review Your Grant Strategy Remember, the role of foundations is to move money, Kristina said. Keep the money flowing in whatever creative way you can. Both grantmakers and grantees have made it through pandemics, natural disasters, and economic downturns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

We took care of it.&# The Red Cross managed to turn a PR disaster into a fundraising opportunity. Thinking quickly, they did disaster recovery on the rogue Tweet. You can’t hide or not respond : The Red Cross is an organization that deals with life-changing disasters. Note: Alcohol can often make you more dehydrated.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 7, 2014

in 2013 and you have a recipe for disaster. We’ve all heard about the $30 million dollars the Red Cross raised through mobile in just a few hours in the wake of the Haiti natural disaster. According to a recent study by the folks over at npENGAGE , 84% of nonprofit donation landing pages are optimized for mobile. SEO matters.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Natural disasters. Here’s our CEO’s most recent article addressing this issue: Raise More Money - 4 Financial Secrets for Fundraisers. Business closures. A contentious election year. All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment.

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