Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. 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.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. CDP’s Cari Cullen describes a derecho as a “storm with hurricane-force winds in a place where the infrastructure isn’t built for hurricane-force winds.” Navigating the challenges of the pandemic was a crash course in managing multiple disasters at one time.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, impacting both the planet and our health. Eight years ago, 196 countries signed the Paris Agreement , a major step in global cooperation to fight climate change by reducing emissions and pollution. of global net emissions are from the healthcare sector.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding upon 12 data sources, t he report documented $30 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. In it, we examined?available?2019?data philanthropy,?analyzing?funding

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. Alison Carlman, Director of Impact and Communications at Global Giving, offers a deep dive into some Global Giving data to find the answer. Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. since Aug.)

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

Conservation – With more than 187 global partners, LMC works to establish global sea turtle conservation programs backed by the Center’s world-class data. During this time, the eggs can be eaten by predators, damaged by tropical storms and hurricanes, exposed by beach goers digging on the beach, and more.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Essentially, companies are prioritizing this area to demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental stewardship, enhance their brand reputation, and fulfill their ethical and moral responsibilities in times of crisis.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

This in-depth roundtable discussion focused on how these organizations have navigated the tectonic technological terrain created by the global pandemic, and what life will, or should, look like for nonprofits post-pandemic. This has been an accelerant in the technology space, especially in the collaboration space,” proclaimed Jordan.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Global Empowerment Mission has already deployed one ship full of supplies to Haiti and is continuing to raise funds to aid in their distribution efforts. Supporting nonprofits in their hurricane relief efforts helps tremendously with the relief effort. You can learn more about their work and make a gift here. Find the Helpers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Apply Pressure to Limit Global Warming to 1.5 For example, humanitarian organisations like Oxfam are delivering disaster relief to people whose homes have been destroyed by severe weather, innovating drought-resistant agricultural crops, and training farmers in new techniques to improve the resilience of local and global supply chains.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. The Red Cross hurricane app uses GPS to find the nearest shelters.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Essentially, companies are prioritizing this area to demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental stewardship, enhance their brand reputation, and fulfill their ethical and moral responsibilities in times of crisis.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

I spend time desperately trying to capture some of these insights myself, or give someone an action item (send me an email on that and I’ll do it). In the morning, I attended a session put on by the Young Global Leaders with six interesting proposals. Each hour there’s something memorable. Today was an example of this.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

In times of emergency, locating your family and friends is a priority. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. It also lets you give time, money and resources to support efforts. Apps by TechSoup Donation Partners.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . Skills-Based Volunteering.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact. Global Movement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. So, he biked uptown and rented a car. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating typhoon in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. One of the quickest ways to seek relief or find more information in times of disaster is by way of a mobile app. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief. TechSoup's donor partner Esri.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, social good organizations are working creatively to navigate the new landscape. Samantha Wright, Director of Development Operations and Analytics for the food bank, says that being located in a hurricane zone makes them “no strangers to disaster response.”

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2010

At the time, the most impressive thing about the concert was not how much money was raised, or how many musicians were involved, but how global it was. All the event organizers ask is that you find a venues the can accomodate the following: "People, hurricanes, New Orleans themed music (i.e. Remember Live Aid ?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

We discussed disaster response within a global company, the changing world of work and how it’s changing volunteering in the workplace, and how companies are expanding opportunities for customers and stakeholders to join their social cause support. And like all good conversations, there was so much more to say than we had time for.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. There are three core reasons: Bandwidth : the simple fact that if we have a very limited amount of time, battery or other opportunity we can reach unlimited numbers of people that can help by posting to social media instead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

President, Global Hematology and Oncology, Celgene. For example, in the short time the Apple Watch has launched – out of the 244 apps available there are 15 health focused apps, not just fitness. She mentioned that 50% of Americans say they have changed their health behavior based on using a tracking device or app. (I

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

DB: Well, I was working with a recycling nonprofit at the time, and we would give guys jobs out of shelters and help them move into apartments and whatnot. My boss at the time said, "You need to get rid of this stuff." Because of that, that's enabled a lot of neat globally local community stories to develop of success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

Climate change is a global, systemic crisis and there are many points of entry.”. They should not feel “transactional” — a plan that is dropped into a community at a point in time, but without an eye to the future. To solve the global climate crisis, our next opportunity is to work collaboratively to find ways to scale these endeavors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

And we’ve watched helplessly as hurricanes and tropical storms have intensified in frequency and strength. Birgit Cameron, the global director of Patagonia Provisions, is passionate about the integral role that nature — and specifically soil — will play in saving our planet.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Valentine’s Day does have groups like Eve Ensler’s V-Day that promotes ending violence against women globally through performances of The Vagina Monologues and other awareness events. billion ( NRF 2017 Survey ).

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 9, 2007

At a grassroots level, there had also been support for solution-based organizing around oil addiction, and around transportation, fermenting from some time. It's a really exciting time. They recognize that citizens are extremely concerned about global warming. They recognize that green is very vogue right now.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

The state went through budget cuts, which happens all the time, and reduced its grant funding – rendering this organization ineligible under new guidelines. Time was not on their side, and it was heartbreaking. Maybe now would be a good time to try out a monthly giving program if you haven’t started one yet. Cue the sad music.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We need a combination of political action and big personal changes to get the global community moving forward to protect our home. If we go higher than this, we are looking at huge rises in sea levels, complete collapse of ocean ecosystems and more and more unpredictable extreme weather events like hurricanes and tsunamis.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2014

In our upcoming free webinar, Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies , our presenter will be an NPTech leader I’ve followed for a good long time – David Geilhufe. David got really involved in nonprofit database work just after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. Harnessing Databases for Disaster Relief.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We need a combination of political action and big personal changes to get the global community moving forward to protect our home. If we go higher than this, we are looking at huge rises in sea levels, complete collapse of ocean ecosystems and more and more unpredictable extreme weather events like hurricanes and tsunamis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. NMC Future Symposium explore applications of techology that could impact issues of global importance over next five years or more. Global Voices Bloggers Mentor Others. What was most sexy? Inspiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Objective : 1) Measure the effectiveness among 18-45 year olds of event sponsorship and advertising in real-time and 2) Measure this audience’s interest in green issues raised by the global concerts and sponsors. Cool Factor : Assists during times of emergency. Cool Factor : Mobile as a research tool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

But often our good intentions are undermined by the fear that we are so insignificant in the big scheme of things that nothing we can do will actually help feed the world’s hungry, fix the damage of a Hurricane Katrina or even get a healthy lunch program up and running in the local school. Program development has to be ongoing, emergent.

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