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Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response

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In the United States, there were 28 climate disasters in 2023 , which surpassed the record of 22 disasters in 2020 – tallying a price tag of at least $92.9 Finally, the numbers worldwide are alarming– with 398 recorded natural disasters worldwide in 2023. In response, people often step up and ask, “How can I help?”

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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money

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But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. Maintain Open Lines of Communication As the touchpoint between donors and your cause, you are uniquely positioned in a disaster to provide regular updates to supporters and friends of your mission.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

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In all, more than 16,000 structures most of them homeswere destroyed, leaving thousands of people displaced. Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks. Research shows that low-income residents struggle the most during and after a disaster.

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6 Tips for Quick Response During a Time of Need

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Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving communities in chaos and need. Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster. Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster.

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Preparing for the Inevitable: How Grantmakers Can Thrive Amid Climate Events

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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. Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits. Take the Long View Disaster recovery is a long-term process.

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How to file for an extension on your taxes

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And for those who find themselves knocking on the door of Tax Day (that would be Tuesday, April 15) without a completed return — whether due to procrastination, an exceptionally complicated tax year, or even a natural disaster — the federal government can offer some assistance. How do tax extensions work?

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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

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In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. Our most recent report looked at 2022 disasters. It also hit manufactured housing communities, home to many in the tourism and service industries that drive the states economy.

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