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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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Sustainable community-led solutions shaping disaster philanthropy 

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The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape.

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What Past Disasters Tell Us About What Maui Needs Now

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With more than three decades of experience in disasters and humanitarian assistance with data management solutions, we would suggest that efficient and effective relief operations need to organize around a central registry or clearinghouse. Mental health is an acute need after a disaster like this. The main lesson?

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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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11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits

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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. Inspired Gifts is an innovative program that gives you the opportunity to purchase actual lifesaving items that will be shipped to one of over 190 countries where UNICEF serves.

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Sharing the Experience of Disaster: Colorado Floods

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Our hearts and minds go out to all those now beginning the difficult work of recovery--in this flood--and in the other disasters that occur in this nation and around the world every day. It''s a beautiful property west of Boulder host to many retreats, environmental programs, and sixth grade education programs.

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

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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. Disaster assistance also tends to benefit the wealthy, who may have more time and resources to navigate the paperwork and process.