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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Here’s my giving strategy for Puerto Rico.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes beginning in December 2019. We identified $791,176 to date in earthquake funding for Puerto Rico. Non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) staff deployment, coordination, and collaboration also needed to take place virtually.

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Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week

Saleforce Nonprofit

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. The result of these efforts in March 2021 alone was astronomical.

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How To Get Started With Mobile Giving To Reach Fundraising Goals

Nonprofits Source

The first use of the text to bid system was during their “Sporting Affair” event, where local celebrities, professional athlete and wish kids and their families come together to talk about the hope, strength, and joy received from a wish come true. Puerto Rico Relief Fund: Mobile Donation Page. Easy donation process.

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Addressing Maternity Care Deserts: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cherot

Non Profit Quarterly

Our latest report is coming out August 1st, and that report is titled “Where You Live Matters” because it looks across maternity care in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, and it’s our most comprehensive report to date. What we are trying to do is have a safe place for patients to get seen and to bring high quality care.

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Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 3 

Connection Cafe

This could mean number of beds, meals, or other items needed by the local population to satisfy the number of people that need help getting their basic needs met. Many foundations hold relationships with local agencies, and could follow their example to set up a plan if disaster strikes.

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Book Club Part 3b: Talking Institutional Change with Elaine Gurian

Museum 2.0

They were a rich collection museum with some local history—they had many dolls, a famous toy collection. I’m thinking of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which is trying to be a museum for people, but is also a national and collection-based place. So many science and children’s museums—client-centered places—feel the same.

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