Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

7, 2015 – From now through October 31st, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ), Humanity Road ( www.HumanityRoad.org ), and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the South Carolina floods. Media Contact: Aaron Titus 303.402.0170x118 titus@visionlink.org

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This spam is both lame (no graphic, no attempt to make the senders address look legit, mangled English) and odious -- preying on disaster victims (one can hope they're just preying on greedy idiots who will pretend to be disaster victims). Sender: Ban ki Moon (Info@cast.net). Subject: United Nations Headquarters. THE UNITED NATIONS.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. It also lets you discover and donate to organizations involved in disaster response work, and find opportunities to volunteer. Apps for Disaster Planning.

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company. Have an emergency kit stocked and ready for a natural disaster.

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VisionLink

MAY 19, 2022

To learn more or RVSP for one or more of these workshops, please send an email to contact@visionlink.org. The strategic coaching we offer through our Faculty, through workshops such as these, and with technology advanced enough to support your complex work, are some of the ways we hope to ensure the success of your complex work.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Join us as we celebrate the individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 call and contact centers nationwide! Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. Saturday, February 11th, is National 211 Day 2023! It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

And more—many of these 211s serve as the first point of contact during disasters, offer specialized screenings for the homeless, kinship care programs, senior citizen inquiries, and special programs that connect with addiction recovery, workforce needs, early childhood assistance, veterans assistance, crisis hotlines and so much more.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

We recommend that you create a disaster recovery plan to put into effect in the event your company is caught up in a DDoS Attack. Contact us to take the next step. One very concerning aspect of DDoS attacks for businesses is that the company can be affected without being targeted. Then you can relax, we’ve got it covered.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 6, 2023

Text-to-Donate , also sometimes called Text-to-Give or text fundraising , is a tool that allows your nonprofit to receive donations by contacting individuals in your organization’s donor list via text message. Contact us today and start driving more traffic to your fundraising page with our Text-to-Donate feature.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

If disasters cannot be predicted or planned, is it reasonable to expect a situation where the philanthropic world is prepared to immediately address the pressing needs that surface in affected areas, both short and long-term? Did you know that after five to six months private giving has almost completely stopped to areas affected by disaster?

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VisionLink

MARCH 4, 2019

Volunteers can identify the disaster event they would want to volunteer for. Allows agency personnel a powerful search feature to locate the types of volunteers that will support your specific mission, contact them, recruit them and identify them as "deployed" to avoid multiple contacts.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

As the weeks pass, the disaster recovery is increasingly shifting out of the hands of professional first-responder organizations into the hands of the local NGO community. Unfortunately, many of the nonprofits that will help communities recover have themselves been affected by the disaster. About TechSoup Japan.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2015

On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. Then the key disaster preparedness concern becomes communication, not system and data preservation. Here's what they said.

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VisionLink

MAY 8, 2012

Pleased to report that Ray, Rene, Joanne, and I are attending the annual conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) here in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the 20th annual conference, and befitting the theme, Mountains to Sea , VisionLink is proud to release its 50 State VOAD Community project.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Super customer support Most websites have contact us forms that people then slowly respond to. Organize that neglected online/offline space Every organization has that room that has become a disaster. Visit Campus 15. The right intern can bring an outsider’s eye to organizing and filing rooms like this.

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Qgiv

JUNE 28, 2022

No nonprofit is immune to disasters. Whether it be a fire, a natural disaster, a supply shortage, or another unforeseen circumstance, it’s important that nonprofits be able to respond quickly to continue providing the services they offer. What is an emergency fundraiser? How do you prepare for an emergency fundraiser?

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 17, 2013

Microsoft Launches Free Disaster Relief App : Microsoft has recently released a new Disaster Relief app that goes under the name HelpBridge. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to call for help, you can send a message out via Facebook, SMS and email to a preassigned list of contacts with your location and a message.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Among Visionlink’s customers as examples, these organizations range from 2-1-1s and Information and Referral centers, to AAA and ADRC's, to youth employment, disaster relief, refugee and immigrant focused solutions, food pantries, and many others. And of course, contact us at solutions@visionlink.org. Your Visionlink Team

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

Contact Benevity to learn more about their services and pricing. CyberGrants is another top corporate giving software solution that offers fully integrated tools for grants management, employee giving, volunteerism, disbursement, disaster relief, and more. Contact CyberGrants for a demo and to learn more about pricing.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There were two instances this year where I made gifts over and above what I had intended and they both involved personal contact from someone in the development office (director or gifts officer). The organization described how they were helping those affected by the disaster, and how their services would be evolving over time.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. What are digital advocacy forms? Overcome barriers to connect with supporters.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

The big uptick came around October or November and was likely motivated by external factors such as global conflicts, the war in the Middle East, and international disasters. Contact Us The post Why 2024 May Be a “Make or Break” Year for Nonprofits appeared first on Allegiance Group.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 18, 2013

This cloud service gives organizations email services, file sharing, contact and calendar sharing, SharePoint, website hosting, and more. Reduces the need for expensive investments in technology infrastructure Reduces the need for maintenance Reduces the need for support.if VisionLink www.visionlink.org'

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Practice Risk Management Things that might be a headache in times of financial stability can become a disaster in times of scarcity. What about a natural disaster? Make a point to craft compelling impact stories, keep in contact with donors, and listen to what they want. A cyber-attack?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. The key is relevant, consistent and personalized contact across channels. However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

When ranking factors that motivate them to support a nonprofit, 53% indicated “an urgent need related to disaster, crisis, or tragedy” as the most motivating, while 47% ranked “clear evidence of impact” the highest. Instagram was the most selected method for nonprofits to contact Gen Z, followed by email and text message.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

1 2-1-1 provides a variety of different services including: - Veteran Services - Job/Workforce Assistance - Food - Crisis - Housing - Health - Emergency and Disaster National 2-1-1 day honors trained call and resource specialists, and the many organizations, which work so hard to connect the needs and assets in communities across the world.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2015

In times of episodic giving—whether it is from a recent natural disaster, large in-person fundraising event, viral social media campaign, or your CEO was featured on the TODAY Show—your organization can see an influx of giving 2, 3, or even 100 times your normal volume. Advocacy organizations can see spikes during political battles.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Fearing the sky was falling, they thought people would hunker down and fundraising would be a disaster. Last year I had one of the most positive experiences ever after donating to a relief agency that was intervening in a disaster that had affected our out-of-state friends. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped.”.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

And ignoring it can lead to innumerable headaches, stress and even disaster down the road. Don’t wait until disaster strikes: know exactly what you have to do—such as contacting your host server or a WordPress expert you have on retainer—and create a list that spells out the steps you need to take and when you need to take them.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This is the data set we, and others, use to derive information about trends in grantmaking, such as on racial justice in education or funding for disasters. Funders can contact us at egrants@candid.org to learn how to contribute data to provide a clearer picture of what’s being funded and by whom.

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Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Your events could include: Natural disasters Accusations of misconduct directed at your staff or leadership A sudden departure of your CEO Violence at a worksite Sudden cancellation of an event Donor or volunteer information is compromised. Identifying a potential crisis after work hours: Who needs to be contacted?

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 9, 2009

IDEAS is a collaborative funded by Sarasota and Manatee County Governments, and its primary sponsor is the Sarasota COAD, whose leadership is emphasizing data sharing and collaboration in "blue" skies, not just when disaster strikes. Welcome Jon!! The National Breakthrough Network is sponsored and supported by VisionLink.

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