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

Candid

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. Hurricane Milton: Implications of repeated storms Milton was the third storm to hit Florida in three months and the second to hit in two weeks. Insurance companies also treat flooding differently, so philanthropic funding is needed even more.

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

Candid

And 2023 set records in disaster relief funding. The Maui wildfire response The Maui wildfires in August, which affected Lahaina and Kula, stand out for the funds raised. That distinction previously belonged to the Greater Houston Community Foundation, after Hurricane Harvey.) And that’s only for one disaster last year.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. In the annual disaster philanthropy report, we tracked nearly $37 million in wildfire funding to date in 2020 by institutional philanthropy. million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Syrian refugee crisis.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Bezos Earth Fund pledges $203 million for climate justice, innovation. September 9, 2021 The Bezos Earth Fund has announced pledges totaling $203.7 Foundations, corporations pledge support for Hurricane Ida relief. Foundations, corporations pledge support for Hurricane Ida relief.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

Fund the Climate Response. Whilst world leaders failed to deliver the $100 billion of public finance pledged at COP26, many philanthropic organisations in the nonprofit sector have stepped up. And in the U.K., coalitions like the Funder Commitment on Climate Change are mobilising billions more.

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Mobile Fundraising: A Complete Overview — Pt. 2 of 3

NonProfit Hub

Make pledges more simple. Once upon a time, pledges had to be made through the mail, in person, or over the phone. Now pledges can be made anywhere at any time with mobile devices. Your donors can pledge in an instant! #4. Fund specific projects. The possibilities are endless. #3. One click here. Two clicks there.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Check out Train for Humanity that weaves together getting fit, social media, and raising funds for charity. Several of her regular readers including Deb Roby have pledged to match her donations to their favorite charity. Or, maybe you're trying to get in shape and training for a marathon or cycling event.

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