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Measuring Social Media Outcomes Is Easier than Measuring Hurricane Strength

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I grew up in a small town by the New Jersey shore in a house a block from the Atlantic Ocean that my elderly parents still live in today. With Hurricane threatening a direct hit and potential devastating damage, emergency officials called for a mandatory evacuation — something that hasn’t happened in many years.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

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Much of the non-governmental funding went to the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), which received almost $188 million in donations (including earned interest) as of March 22. As far as we know, this is the highest amount ever raised by a single community foundation for a non-terrorism-related disaster.

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Workplace Giving Trends: Current Happenings & Expectations

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By prioritizing relationships with companies, nonprofits can lay the foundation for more meaningful and sustainable support. Here are some recent examples of their efforts: Maui wildfires: In August 2023, Target donated $1 million to aid response and recovery efforts for one of the worst disasters Hawaii has ever experienced.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

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By prioritizing relationships with companies, nonprofits can lay the foundation for more meaningful and sustainable support. Here are some recent examples of their efforts: Maui wildfires: In August 2023, Target donated $1 million to aid response and recovery efforts for one of the worst disasters Hawaii has ever experienced.

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A Model for Wildfire Disaster Relief

Connection Cafe

million, while hurricane-related funding totals $480.6 Consider the volcano situation that has been occurring for many months in Hawaii. Whether it is a hurricane or an earthquake, some disasters can happen quickly, and thus be easier to recruit support for immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding. Perhaps length of time.