VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Join us as we celebrate the individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 call and contact centers nationwide! 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others. 211’s represent the most comprehensive, accurate, and regularly updated source of community service information anywhere.

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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). SEND THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO: alertnations@gmail.com. Text: United Nations Headquarters.

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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

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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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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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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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The core concept is that many organizations serve as both users and producers of information about community services of all kinds. Each of organization shares a common interest in making it easier to share resource directory information in real-time. And of course, contact us at solutions@visionlink.org. Your Visionlink Team

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Questions included how members of this generation find out about new nonprofits, how they know they could trust a nonprofit, and how they prefer to get information from nonprofits. Instagram was the most selected method for nonprofits to contact Gen Z, followed by email and text message. Invest in Instagram.

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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.

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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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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

And two years is already a long time to wait for this information. 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. The demand for that information is varied and vast, as are the challenges in providing it.

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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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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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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. Don’t just make an ask, but keep new donors closely informed during the crucial period after a first gift. The key is relevant, consistent and personalized contact across channels.

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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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We focused on two main goals in making this expanded data and information on Candid’s racial equity page freely available. contacted us with two primary concerns about the way the data was presented: the distinction between racial equity and racial justice funding, and the mixing of grants and pledges. a major part of the?recent

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Text-to-donate campaigns are most useful for urgent fundraising needs or opportunities, such as a telethon or disaster relief campaign. You won’t get as much personal information about donors from text-to-give compared to a text-to-donate, where donors make gifts via your online donation form. Non-branded experience.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Inform supporters about their role in workplace giving. However, one piece you may or may not have tracked is your donors’ employment information. Here are a few ways you might uncover your donors’ employment details for those whose information is not already on file: Collect employment data within donation forms.

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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. I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. 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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth. For more information, visit the Salesforce Office of Ethical and Humane Use.

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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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NCE Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

How do you get in contact with staff? Can you contact staff and consumers all at once? It is how some of the major charities providing relief and news outlets are broadcasting their stories and information. What steps do you need to take to make sure your agency is prepared for a natural disaster like this.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2015

Here are some ways to give: Charity Navigator compiled a list of vetted charities that are helping with relief efforts and allow donors to designate their donations specifically for this disaster. Social media can provide a near-instant view of local conditions, but not all the information on social media is relevant.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

What has been your biggest technology disaster this year? I had asked my contact whether participants were comfortable using Zoom with Google Docs. I didn’t get the correct information, or perhaps my contact didn’t know. I’m sure we each have stories like this. Reading these comments, I felt terrible.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 30, 2006

Here are some of the tips they gave for other disaster relief bloggers: Tips from Grace 1. Most times during a disaster, the survivors do not have power, so your blog isn’t for them, it is for the people on the outside who want to help them. They also set up a wiki. Your blog needs to be a place to “help the helper.”

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

For more information about activating this feature switch on your VisionLink CommunityOS system, please contact our help desk. It allows all information and referral providers to speak the same language, classify information consistently, and share data locally, statewide, regionally, nationally and internationally.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Fortunately, backing up your contacts, photos, and apps is easier than ever. Backing up your phone or tablet information to your Google account is a snap on phones running Android 4.1 It also lets you remotely locate and back up contacts from your Android phone or tablet. If your phone is running Android 4.0 (Ice text messages.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Many nonprofits handle sensitive personal information belonging to community members — whether it's names or email addresses or payment information. That said, these are some practical things to think about when you review your handling of sensitive personal information. #1 1 Risk: Malware and Software Vulnerabilities.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

It’s simple, non-invasive, and COVID/disaster response-friendly! Eliminate duplicate information, merge or split data sets as necessary, rebuild missing data, and in general, ensure smooth sailing down every avenue your donors may come to your donation page through. Another benefit is risk mitigation. Data is great.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Your supporters will receive a link that provides donation amounts and information about your campaign. From there, donors fill out their contact and billing information on a mobile-friendly form. Invest in a PCI-compliant software platform to ensure your donors’ information is safe and secure. Simplicity of use.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2010

The American Red Cross is hosting the Emergency Social Data Summit to bring together government agencies, emergency management professionals, disaster response organizations, tech companies and concerned citizens to address how to reply to these digital requests for help more effectively. Feel free to join!

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

As we’ll explore, a dedicated tool can make this information instantly available, even before a donor submits their gift. Donors must endure a lengthy process of submitting a list of information about the nonprofit and their donation. Proactively Fill In Missing Employer Information. Receive the appended employer information.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, a company based in an area that just experienced forest fires may create a disaster relief grant to assist nonprofits working with victims of the fires. To obtain a sponsorship, nonprofits typically contact companies or fill out an application for a specific amount of funds.

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Care2

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I predict that the majority of nonprofit organizations won’t raise very much money on Facebook unless your organization’s mission is to protect cute wildlife and animals, or works on disaster relief during a disaster. Facebook does not plan on permitting donors to opt-in to have their information shared with nonprofits.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 15, 2010

In fact, from personal contacts in Jacmel, I know that there are other cities and villages across Haiti that need tremendous help such as Jacmel, even as the media focuses on Port-au-Prince. If you want to be put in touch with the schools and orphanages in Jacmel, contact me directly.

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