The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Leading the nation’s largest homebuilder, Reckford gathers partners to bring grocery stores to food deserts, medical care to those neighborhoods and he won’t need to be brought up to speed. Just FYI, when a hurricane blew Homestead, Florida, pretty much the only thing left standing was the homes built by Habitat for Humanity.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. National/International Organizations: Team Rubicon: Team Rubicon provides disaster relief and uses the skills of veterans. We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying. Where should be donate?

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2012

We hope all of our readers on the East Coast are safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy. I also wanted to share Cynthia Samuels, (who runs the Care2 Cause Channel) terrific compilation of resources on how folks can help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Check it out and let me know if you have additional resources to add.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 28, 2019

Visionlink is proud to support the work of National VOAD's Project Comeback in Texas with our multi-agency Disaster Case Management solution, helping more than 700 case managers from 14 nonprofit partners assist more than 12,000 households. Learn more about the American Red Cross , National VOAD and Visionlink. And the work continues!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. Whether it’s the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, tornadoes in Nashville, or the pandemic response in Phoenix, HandsOn Connect works to smooth the way for more volunteers to help.

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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2024

and the first glimpses of the 2024 hurricane season that starts June 1st. Thanks to the design assistance of so many relief agencies and partners, Visionlink's platform continuously evolves and constantly improves--the most advanced and comprehensive platform in the nation. What's stopping you from contacting Visionlink for a demo?

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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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VisionLink

MAY 6, 2024

This annual gathering of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster is the nation's leading gathering of non-profit and faith-based disaster response agencies. Join us Monday, May 6th - Thursday, May 9th, in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual NVOAD conference. It is a community-built solution, constantly evolving and always ready.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2006

She did a lot of work on the hurricane aftermath (she's an expert on hazardous waste, and a gazillion other things). The two places I looked for mechanisms are the (1) United Nations APELL program (Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies on a Local Level) and (2) the U.S. I thought her comments would be worth posting.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Many do not have specialized skills but do have a passion to help those left hungry or stranded by a flood, hurricane, or fire. Spontaneous volunteers—selfless individuals who step up in a crisis—also converge on disaster sites. What roles do spontaneous volunteers fill?

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2011

Then consider connecting to the National Shelter System to have information about disaster shelters at your finger tips, and for those you serve. You can have an account on the National Shelter System, or have access to the XML open shelters data feed. Here''s to only moderate damage from Hurricane Irene.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

What about Hurricane Sandy? The Giving USA Foundation , which estimates national charitable giving over a 50-year span, reports that campaign fundraising has historically had no apparent impact on overall individual giving. Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Is it the economy?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

If you haven’t donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief, please consider making a contribution. Be sure to check out “Giving Tuesday” a national day of giving the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Here’s my crowdrise campaign. Your organization participate or you can fundraise for a cause.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 25, 2011

Preparing for Hurricane Irene? b) Take your web browser to [link] and you can see most of the same information about shelters, capacity, driving directions and more from the National Shelter System, also deployed on VisionLink''s CommunityOS platform.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 29, 2011

The impacted area from Hurricane Irene was larger than the European continent. More than 65 regularly scheduled blood drives were canceled because of Irene and this means that extra efforts will need to be mounted to sustain the nation''s blood supply. Our press release about the Top Ten ranking can be read here.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Visionlink systems are fully engaged with Hurricane Dorian response. The National Shelter System is being used to help manage dozens of shelters in Florida--and states north, as Dorian continues along its predicted track.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, VisionLink became the nation's system of record for millions of people and thousands of shelters. It is reassuring to know that VisionLink software has been tested like no other. More information about VisionLink can be found at [link].

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

James Moody of Australia’s national research organization was talking about an idea of a humanitarian license for patents that has been floated by the YGL community. Each hour there’s something memorable. Today was an example of this. In the morning, I attended a session put on by the Young Global Leaders with six interesting proposals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Think about this: according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics , there are 1.5 And don’t forget about hurricane season! Late summer and early fall bring hurricanes to certain parts of the country. Avoid National Holidays. National holidays bring out a lot of competition! Consider your Competition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Objective : Get the word out about National HIV Testing Day. Organization(s) : mGive & Keep A Child Alive, mGive & the Washington Nationals, The MLB and the Children’s National Medical Center, mGive & The All-Star Game, Stand Up for Cancer, and Make a Wish Foundation. Organization(s) : The U.S. Integrated Marketing.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

When a hurricane or tornado starts to form, your local weather forecasters can quickly pull up maps tracking its movement and showing where its headed. This data comes from analysts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , known as NOAA, and its National Weather Service. weather forecasts. President Ulysses S.

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Media Cause

APRIL 19, 2021

Although COVID halted travel and slowed down our manufacturing, climate change continued to fuel raging wildfires and an endless hurricane season. According to NIFC , in just California alone, 52,113 wildfires burned 8,889,297 acres in 2020. This is approximately 2.3 Day 1: Climate + Justice.

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Hurricane Katrina was such an event for VisionLink, as was the more recent tornado through Joplin Missouri, which caused a 400% increase in system demand. Second, can the firm demonstrate that they can meet unexpected levels of peak demand?

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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. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”. Sandy exposed our vulnerability to climate change.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

AAER’s claim that it is discriminatory to address a funding gap for historically disadvantaged women of color ignores the history of our nation and seeks to restrict the Fearless Foundation’s right to pursue its mission. Why would this case against a small foundation threaten First Amendment rights for the entire sector?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. The Red Cross hurricane app uses GPS to find the nearest shelters. In times of emergency, locating your family and friends is a priority. Microsoft's HelpBridge. Can an app save lives?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Foundations, corporations pledge support for Hurricane Ida relief. September 9, 2021 The Bezos Earth Fund has announced pledges totaling $203.7 million in support of nonprofits working to advance climate justice, advocate for climate-smart economic recovery, and spur innovation in decarbonization pathways. million for UN climate capacity.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

A big thanks for sticking with me during the 30 days of National Blog Post Month. It was a super fun process that I totally recommend. Committing to creating something every day for 30 days is a wonderful practice. Here's a list of my 30 posts in reverse chronological order. You can also scroll through them on the blog.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

A short time after she took over a small troubled computer refurbishment nonprofit - hurricane Katrina hit. In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. It was not an easy road for Nancy. To be sure, Nancy Jo Craig is an accomplished woman. It as a lucky thing they did.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Check out some more examples below: A national coffee chain might want to visualize stores, competitor locations, and win/loss metrics by sales area to understand competitive pressures. A disaster relief NGO may decide to map out hurricane paths, at-risk hospitals, and first-responder bases to deploy rescue teams to those in need.

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DataRobot

MAY 25, 2022

In the past three decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that climate and weather disasters have cost the U.S. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the U.S. The scale and costs of weather disasters in the U.S. is substantial and growing. From 2018 to 2020, the U.S. over $1.875 trillion.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

MicroMappers , a "microtasking" service, lets users tag tweets and photos to help the United Nations Office of for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in its relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. Doctors Without Borders has deployed emergency teams to bring care to people affected by the typhoon.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

And we are bracing for yet another intense, potentially deadly hurricane season. That’s the reality on the ground, as communities on the Gulf Coast try to recover from another hurricane. Today is National Endangered Species Day. Here in the Everglades, the signs of climate change are unmistakable — and tragic. TIME IS ALMOST UP!

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2010

The project, a national day of action to benefit gulf coast fishing families, has three calls to action to mobilize citizens: Vote in the Pepsi Refresh campaign Donate to support the families Attend OR HOLD an event That's right. It was highliy orchestrated, from the content to the signage to Phil Collins' travel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

ServiceNation , a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate the importance of service in America, has received a $500,000 grant from Facebook as part of its expanded partnership. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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