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Up To $2 Million In Disaster Assistance For Washington NPOs

The NonProfit Times

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Washington state following the federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred this past Jan. 5 through 29.

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Nonprofit Technology Planning for Disasters (and Turnover)

John Kenyon

Every year we face natural disasters from fires to hurricanes to earthquakes to tornadoes and flooding. We never know when disaster may strike. Technology can help a nonprofit recover faster when it is thoughtfully used. Turnover & Disaster Planning similarities. Disaster Plan. How will you recover?

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COVID-19 and the nonprofit response: Social enterprise?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Eric Salazar Spring 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit organizations meant to support these communities have suffered a similar fate in the federal response while foundations try to fill the void. Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes.

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10 Nonprofits to Support on World Humanitarian Day

EveryAction

To mark the courage and strength of the brave men and women working on the front lines of conflict and raise awareness for those affected by disasters around the world, we’re highlighting 10 nonprofits that are making a difference by driving action and support for aid efforts. Cut poverty off at its roots. Oxfam America.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. The American Red Cross is now looking into how best to give the public an increased role in disaster response. BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill?

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Digital Must-Haves for Fall Fundraising Success Part 5: Digital Advocacy Forms

EveryAction

Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Last week, we went over sustainer upsell lightboxes. This week’s topic: digital advocacy forms. What are digital advocacy forms?

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Two Tax Policies Affecting Foundations and Nonprofits in 2020

Connection Cafe

Harking back to December 2017, the House and Senate passed, and the President signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, also known as TCJA or Tax Reform 2017. In this scenario, TCJA imposed a 21% tax on transportation fringe benefits that nonprofit organizations offered to their employees.

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