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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. Find a partner to serve with purpose.

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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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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. But there is another crucial force operating in the background of any natural disaster: crisis volunteers. Spontaneous volunteers—selfless individuals who step up in a crisis—also converge on disaster sites.

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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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Crisis, Climate And Conflict Drove Disaster Philanthropy

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Giving to disasters by the 1,000 largest funders was more than seven times greater during 2022 than 10 years early, hitting $860.2 New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014. of the $126.7

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

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Many working-class families lost their homes , businesses, and jobs. 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.