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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

Marine Corps, Wood organized a team of veterans and doctors to head to Haiti following the devastating earthquake. Just FYI, when a hurricane blew Homestead, Florida, pretty much the only thing left standing was the homes built by Habitat for Humanity. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture.

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Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm

NTEN

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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In Case of Emergency, Update Your Facebook Status

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In January, after the Haiti Earthquake struck, if you were participating on social networks, you couldn’t help but notice the many, many Tweets and Facebook status messages about the Haiti Earthquake. During an emergency, 41% of respondents would use social media to let their love ones know they are safe.

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Apps for Disaster Planning

Tech Soup

To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. Government Agency Apps.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

On January 12, 2010, I didn't personally experience the major earthquake that hit Haiti, but I was forever changed by it. In the midst of the viral Text HAITI to 90999 message, we saw the emergence of what we're calling emergency social data, or #crisisdata. Melissa Eliott was heavily involved in the Haiti relief effort as a volunteer.

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Cleaning Off My Desk for the New Year

Have Fun - Do Good

Wyclef Jean Brings Aid to Haiti with His Music Alfred de Montesquiou of the Associated Press wrote an article recently about how the hip-hop musician, Wyclef Jean, uses his music and his new aid organization, Yéle Haiti , to help deliver aid and food into some of the most dangerous areas of Haiti. Free Books for Kids!