Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

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.

Hurricane 98

Hurricane Measure Social Media Pledge 98

Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. That distinction previously belonged to the Greater Houston Community Foundation, after Hurricane Harvey.)

Disaster 121

Disaster Philanthropy Hurricane Turkey 121

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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

Trend 52

Trend Giving Disaster Ratio 52

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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

Trend 52

Trend Examples Giving Ratio 52