Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying. I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground.

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Puerto Rico Hurricane Support Disaster 109

Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2012

We hope all of our readers on the East Coast are safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy. I also wanted to share Cynthia Samuels, (who runs the Care2 Cause Channel) terrific compilation of resources on how folks can help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA volunteer links. NE Options: Virginia Disaster Relief Fund.

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Hurricane Help Virginia Disaster 69

VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. As a former member of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NJ VOAD), Aaron coordinated Hurricane Sandy and Irene response efforts for Mormon Helping Hands.

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Utah New Jersey Disaster Hurricane 149

NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Hurricane Social Media Media Disaster 80

VisionLink

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Sometimes it helps to see the people impacted by disaster--the personal stories. Brandon, the creator of Humans of New York, began taking portraits for this project in 2010. Among the scenes of devastation from Hurricane Sandy, he has found a few smiles as well, as captured above.

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America People Hurricane Disaster 100

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy relief efforts continue, I'm reminded of the significant negative impact that poor weather can have on a fundraising event. In New York City, the ING NYC Marathon was completely cancelled while the city recovered from the after-effects of Sandy. Catastrophe immediately before event – hurricane.

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Fundraising Hurricane New York City Sponsor 54