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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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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

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Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. Seeing a problem—like the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria —many will act to mitigate it. That is no longer the case.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

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billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). Millions are also internally displaced within Syria. million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Beirut explosion.

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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. The donation was distributed to disaster relief organizations like the American Red Cross, Hawaii Community Foundation, and local food banks. Ensure Flexibility in Giving Opportunities.

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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. The donation was distributed to disaster relief organizations like American Red Cross, Hawaii Community Foundation and local food banks. Ensure Flexibility in Giving Opportunities.

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