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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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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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. Record the following: Name, address, and phone number Availability (times, days of the week, and length of time they can serve) Skills (languages, equipment operation, medical, computer, food service, etc.)

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Think about this: according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics , there are 1.5 It means that there is a lot of local competition that you need to be aware of at all times when you are picking out your event dates. And don’t forget about hurricane season! Avoid National Holidays. Other Dates to Avoid.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

Here are just a few tips to get you thinking about your own prep plan: For Severe Storms * If there is time, consider hiring a professional to trim any tree branches overhanging the building and any dead limbs or branches that might cause damage during a storm. Start by understanding the basics of severe weather preparedness.

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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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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The police and fire department can save your life in an emergency, but they do not have the time or resources to help you clean out your home,” said Dr. Douglas Zimmerman, president and CEO of VisionLink. During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, VisionLink became the nation's system of record for millions of people and thousands of shelters.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

In short, we were caught in a hurricane of uncertainty. In all honesty, never has there been a better time to gain, sustain, and upgrade donors and expand your digital efforts to accomplish your mission. Monthly Giving: An Unprecedented Opportunity for an Unprecedented Time. Initiatives were drastically altered or put on hold.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

According to this Fast Company article , another example, is a partnership between GiveDirectly and Google.org aims to smooth the process of disaster relief funds to the people who need them most urgently due natural disasters caused by climate change (recent wildfires, hurricanes, and tornados.).

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. Volunteering has been traced back to Britain in medieval times where there was an urge to aid the poor and sick. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month ? With this year being the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, it's a good time to make sure your organization is prepared to remain resilient and keep the doors open to serve your community - whether you face a natural disaster or a simple server failure.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

National University. Leads the innovative efforts at National University for military, veteran, and military family educational degree programs . National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson. Leads the engineering product strategy for nonprofits and the United Nations .

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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. Meanwhile, when their peers are knocked down, they stay down for a long time.

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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. One of the quickest ways to seek relief or find more information in times of disaster is by way of a mobile app.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

Here are a few more public libraries that have helped in times of need. A Safe Space During Times of Social Unrest. A "disaster" doesn't necessarily have to mean a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural occurrence. These are just a few examples of how libraries serve their communities in times of disaster.

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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). 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.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

For nonprofits, HandsOn Connect automates what can be automated, so nonprofit staff can devote their time to the things that can’t be automated. . For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. The result of these efforts in March 2021 alone was astronomical.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Catchafire : Time-sensitive requests for short-term projects in our active, virtual volunteer pool can assist with items such as email marke ting setup to spread awareness about health and safety, consultation on remote best practices, and much more. United Nations : The UN runs a?virtual Skills-Based Volunteering.

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

This is, in part, because September is National Preparedness Month. It's also in part because it's around this time of year that the news is full of warnings about hurricanes and wildfires and we want to do our part to make sure that nonprofits and libaries have resources especially for them.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pope John Paul II died, and Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Technorati (the first blog search engine at that time). Net Tuesdays became a series of national and international face-to-face meetings connecting industry and nonprofit techies. But it was an exhilarating time. " The year was 2005. Google Maps.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

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. Many times, they’ll send out informational mobile emails that include a call-to-action to donate or support their cause through volunteering. #3. Make pledges more simple.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

As the east coast continues cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy, those of us who have been in the industry a while can't help but reflect on what this means for the fundraising sector and think back to the lessons of Katrina. There is ample data available on the impact of a disaster on overall fundraising.

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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. On September 11, despite having reunited several families, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children had a list of 1,600 children listed as missing by their parents, or who were seeking their families.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

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 was one of the first patients to use video blogging through her nationally recognized YouTube channel to share her story and educate people about life with IBD. There is more to come.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

Read time: Kind of a while, tbh, but there’s a shortcut! Pay was lousy, and there was constant pressure from publishers to produce more work in less time. Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. That’s okay.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

There those who say the perpetrator(s) didn't just hack one account at a time , but rather, hacked into one person's account that then gave access to anyone connected with that person via phone book, text, or email. Back Up Your Data Securely. Learn More. Here are more tips on working safely online, from anywhere.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 22, 2005

According to a study by the journal, Political Psychology , students who were already "community-minded" were not affected by community service requirements at their school, but students who were more "self-interested" developed a, "willingnes to donate their time to charity as well as a greater political awareness." Free Books for Kids!

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Traditional barriers between consumers and real-time information are falling. People curious to learn more about these trends packed a room at the National Press Club in Washington on September 16 to discuss the challenges and successes of content syndication. The model for disseminating web content is evolving.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2005

Then I did a general search for YMCA and Katrina and found that: the YMCA of Houston is housing evacuees, and the YMCA of Ann Arbor Michigan is collecting gift cards from national chains and sending them down to the Houston Y. The YMCA of San Antonio is matching all employee contributions to its Katrina fund.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 26, 2007

When Hurricane Katrina hit, I was the publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review , and we wanted to write a story about how nonprofits were helping the victims. It's the first time a site has tried to do reviews of nonprofits from the bottom up. Perla Ni, Ceo and Founder of Great Nonprofits 1.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Time for a new #GivingTuesday? billion ( NRF 2017 Survey ) Halloween: $9.1 billion ( NRF 2017 Survey ). Claiming the Day.

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Next time you consider moving to a more capable software platform, consider these 10 questions to help ensure that your decision will be the correct one, and your selection will not fail. You know that your needs will change over time. Just as a house needs maintenance as time goes by, so does software.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 9, 2007

I talked with Jodie Van Horn, a campaigner for Rainforest Action Network 's Freedom From Oil campaign, and the coordinator for Plug-In Bay Area about the plug-in campaign in the Bay Area as well as the national Freedom from Oil Campaign. It's a really exciting time.

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