Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 28, 2012

I don't usually review movies on my blog, but here's a second in a row. Yes, they chose to stay in their incredibly vulnerable housing during a hurricane (theoretically Katrina, or something a lot like it,) and they choose to leave the evacuation center to go back home. So first, let me get some things out of the way.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Not only that, but you also have the ability to keep up with things like industry news (via a keyword like ‘nonprofit’) or events that might impact the work your nonprofit is doing (via a keyword like ‘hurricane’). Tip: We recommend reviewing and editing the alerts as your needs and goals change.

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

One of the most difficult yet most important evidence to review is that which demonstrates that the provider has continually updated not only their feature set, but the core architecture of their software over time. Ask for a copy as part of your vendor review process. Forward Leaning or Laurel Resting?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As I write this, I’m evacuated from my home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida and have been for nearly two weeks. You should review your messaging and adjust immediately, especially those pre-scheduled messages. . Thankfully, my dog and I are safe with family.

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The Verge

APRIL 1, 2022

Lawmakers also want documentation on Amazon’s internal reviews or investigations into the events in Edwardsville, as well as information on any discipline employees and contractors faced in Illinois and other locations. Amazon is requested to produce the documents by April 14th.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Long-term implications for the sector Our country has a history of generous giving to causes as diverse as we are: from hurricane and wildfire relief efforts to community kitchens to feed the hungry and shelter for the unhoused, from individual donations of $25 to multimillion-dollar foundation grants. Photo credit: Carol M.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

You can review the page edits here: [link] ) Links to news stories were included as they emerged and the occasional personal edit of sentiments like “no one knows what’s going on” contributed to the live action growth of the page. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 22, 2024

Hurricane Debby left downtowns from Savannah, Georgia to Annapolis, Maryland under water as it came ashore and stayed like an unwanted relative who won’t leave your home after a couple of days stretched into a couple of weeks. Severe weather season is underway and forecasts indicate a more intense hurricane season this year.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Mars rovers, Olympics, Hurricanes and Elections—oh my! What a year! As 2012 comes …

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Climate change-led flash floods, hurricanes and forest fires have impacted property prices globally and rising energy costs have necessitated the use of alternative energy sources,” she told TechCrunch. Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener. A B Capital.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Insurance companies that want to recoup billions paid to policyholders by pursuing legal action against the defendants said in a statement they’re disappointed, but didn’t say whether they’ll seek review at the U.S. The process isnt for natural disasters such as hurricanes, but for when there is someone at fault.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. As noted in an USA Today article , online "donations for the first five days after the January 12 disaster totaled 19% more than during the same time frame after the 2004 Asian tsunami and 109% higher than the equivalent following Hurricane Katrina in 2005."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Balance your content and review performance in insights. ” In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, nonprofits were asking, “ Why is Facebook asking us to pay to reach volunteers? The metaphor that stuck in my mind as we had this discussion and reviewed the advice is that it is like dieting. Do a content audit.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and we’ve already got our first tropical depression in the Atlantic. A disaster can be as big as a hurricane or as small as a water main break that floods your office and surrounding neighborhood. It was the year four hurricanes hit the state, so I learned a lot very quickly.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Through hurricanes, fires, floods, the pandemic, and more, Two Ten awards millions of dollars in emergency relief each year, and they rely 100% on donor dollars to do it. Reaching people in the midst of a major disaster is challenging, said Tacker, and the Foundation depends heavily on its technology platform for outreach and processing.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina , about 22% of total funding went to the American Red Cross (ARC). About 50% of funding at this point for Hurricane Harvey has gone to ARC. To be successful in today’s response, and moving forward, it is beneficial to review and learn from these past lessons.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. Facebook’s mobile app has always gotten mixed reviews. Facebook Pages Manager. If you regularly manage your organization’s Facebook Page this could be helpful. Google Drive.

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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. We provide real and authentic reviews from people who have directly seen the impact of the nonprofit you are considering to give to.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. As noted in an USA Today article , online "donations for the first five days after the January 12 disaster totaled 19% more than during the same time frame after the 2004 Asian tsunami and 109% higher than the equivalent following Hurricane Katrina in 2005."

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. Facebook’s mobile app has always gotten mixed reviews. Checkon.me is another alternative with similar features, though the implementation doesn’t seem as well designed.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Emergency relief Emergency or disaster relief volunteers come into play after a major, devastating event, such as an earthquake or hurricane. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history.

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fusionSpan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

As you review proposals, you may be able to convince a venue to hold catering prices at current rates for a meeting a few years in the future, which can represent real savings. Since catering costs vary so widely and are subject to change, it’s important to know what you’re getting into.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Maybe your organization helped over one hundred hurricane survivors find temporary housing. Have a friend edit your letter after you give it a final review because a fresh set of eyes can catch errors that you can’t see anymore. Your letter must address what your donor wants to know and what warms her heart. That’s great!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2014

David got really involved in nonprofit database work just after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. After the hurricane displaced hundreds of thousands of people, online survivor registries began appearing on multiple websites. You can review their charity guidelines to determine if your organization is eligible.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Whether it be massive destruction from a hurricane, an Ebola outbreak, or a persistent wildfire, the social sector’s approach to disaster aid has traditionally been reactive, focusing on immediate aid. This outpouring of aid is essential in areas that have been flattened by circumstances beyond their control.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Chris Farrell set a 2008 goal to make his charitable giving a monthly activity, not a mad rush in December.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Hurricane Ian: In response to Hurricane Ian, Target partnered with the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, and local nonprofits to provide $5 million in disaster response efforts. What’s more, the company provided financial assistance by matching donations dollar-for-dollar up to $3 million in response to the hurricane.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

When Hurricane Hermine hit Tallahassee in 2016, I had parked my car at the top of a hill next to a water drain — to keep it, and all the stuff I had inside of it, safe. I should have heeded Dieter’s review , which pointed out the horrible battery life and huge top bezel. . — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. Photo by Mitchell Clark / The Verge.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hurricane Ian: In response to Hurricane Ian, Target partnered with the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, and local nonprofits to provide $5 million in disaster response efforts. What’s more, the company provided financial assistance by matching donations dollar-for-dollar up to $3 million in response to the hurricane.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

As the city of Houston responded to hurricane Harvey, even small collaboratives like Sketch City , jumped in to help, using their skills to develop a custom app to coordinate volunteers, nonprofits and resources. Just last month, a Harvard Business Review article by Aaron K. Chatterji and Michael W.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

And as I said, there’ll be formal breaks in the content where we review some of those questions. And so, they did commit to revising and reviewing on a periodical basis to make sure that every staff member felt included in terms of the process. So let me introduce our two Tech Impact presenters. Remote work.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

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.” Additionally, the food bank immediately formed a crisis planning team, which continues to meet daily to review updates and collaborate on operations.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Personally helped create and lead #ChefsForPuertoRico after Hurricane Maria that served nearly 4 millions meals to people in need . Stanford Social Innovation Review.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

you know, when Puerto Rico had that hurricane, you know, that was huge here. A, we understand how horrible it is to go through a hurricane, and B, a lot of people who live in Florida have family members in Puerto Rico. So they sent us this letter that they wanted us to review, and it was. Living in Florida, like I do, there is.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

can learn from recent hurricane disasters in the southeast Dan and I have observed the damage across Florida and North Carolina from three catastrophic hurricanes in 2024: Debby, Helene, and Milton. FEMA responded to those disasters with approval for more than $2.1 billion in aid , including $931.7

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 17, 2006

A few weeks ago Katya Andresen sent me a review copy of her new book, Robin Hood Marketing: Stealing Corporate Savvy to Sell Just Causes. People typically give to charity when there is a crisis (like the horrendous tsunamis or Hurricane Katrina), and they give money at the end of the year. Describe the work you do for Network for Good.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 9, 2025

Layoffs last week at NOAAs Office of Aircraft Operations, home of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters, threaten to reduce the quality of data critical for hurricane monitoring, prediction, and warning. Hurricane Hunters fly into active storms to collect data used for weather forecasts.

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