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Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Colleague Brian Reich said he would like to see a networked approach to the disaster relief , “A few respond quickly and raise funds, others use the awareness that comes from a disaster to educate, over time you have others who focus on keeping people connected as new issues arrive. 49-51 (What Does Success Look Like?).”

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Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The devastating earthquake in Nepal has killed more than 2,400 people and injured about 5,900, residents so far (as reported in the NY Times on Sunday). Please donate to help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims now. earthquake in Nepal. Robert has been working the last year or so from Nepal.

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Is Your Organization Prepared to Dodge Donor Data Disasters?

Connection Cafe

Giving during episodic events, such as to the recent devastating earthquake in Nepal, is truly extraordinary. You also most likely have some experience with accepting and tracking financial gifts from donors to a charitable organization. A fundamental part of tracking financial gifts is through the use of accounting codes.

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How Drones Are Being Used to Benefit Humankind

Tech Soup

However, drones are also being used for humanitarian purposes, such as delivering aid, tracking environmental conditions, and helping out in disaster relief. Assessing disaster-stricken areas. Tracking storms. Drones being used in disaster situations include the following. What Are Drones, Anyway? Gathering Data.

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The Commons Introduces Grassroots Mobile Survey

Saleforce Nonprofit

Trish Perkins (TP): I was working with a disability nonprofit in Nepal that wanted to put together a database of people who needed their services. It can be used anywhere, with or without connectivity, from wildlife sanctuaries to disaster relief efforts, to supporting refugees, and more. What inspired you to share what you had built?

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The Future of Fundraising is Already Here. Stop Fundraising! Start Inspiring!

Connection Cafe

With philanthropists being driven by the opportunity to put their money where it counts the most, large organizations with impressive track records — what I call “big-box charities” — are no longer the sole or the prefered solution. Data has helped find this problem and data will help be the solution. 24/7 philanthropy.