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Measuring Social Media Outcomes Is Easier than Measuring Hurricane Strength

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). CDP’s Cari Cullen describes a derecho as a “storm with hurricane-force winds in a place where the infrastructure isn’t built for hurricane-force winds.” Support racialized communities.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

The nonprofit sector is at the heart of helping communities adapt to the effects of climate change and is working across sectors to innovate new ways to address it. Protect the Worst-Affected Communities. Innovate Solutions to Address the Crisis. Fund the Climate Response.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. Year-round CSR strategies enable companies to make an enduring difference in their communities and for the causes they support. This increased generosity is good news for nonprofits!

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

Much of the non-governmental funding went to the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), which received almost $188 million in donations (including earned interest) as of March 22. As far as we know, this is the highest amount ever raised by a single community foundation for a non-terrorism-related disaster.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

43 years of experience as a development professional, nonprofit leader, and LGBTQ+ community activist . National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson. President of Blue J Strategies, a strategic advisory that she founded with Jimmy Chamberlin of Smashing Pumpkins, where clients include Pledge 1%.

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Mobile Fundraising: A Complete Overview — Pt. 2 of 3

NonProfit Hub

Make pledges more simple. 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. Your donors can pledge in an instant! #4. You can invite your donors to give through text. The possibilities are endless. #3. One click here.

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