Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2009

Does your organization have a plan to keep your technology, data, and assets protected in the event of an emergency or disaster? What if it's not an actual disaster like a hurricane or flood, but a staff member simply loses or breaks a laptop carrying essential supporter data? Join me on Thursday, August 20 at 11 a.m.

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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. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

Most organizations don't think about disaster planning until it's too late. Since Hurricane Katrina struck the US in 2005, TechSoup has created and maintained content specific to nonprofits, libraries, and charities on disaster planning and recovery. Does moving to the cloud really make your organization more resilient?

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

At this point, the question isn’t whether to use tech but whether your tech stack is configured in a way that positions your organization for success. A nonprofit technology assessment is an evaluation of the digital maturity of your organization. It examines the tech you use and how effectively you use those tools.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? Organizations to Consider. Questions to Consider. Public Sector. Take Your Pick.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. Sometimes the communities you serve are affected by disaster, and there's also the chance that your own organization could face some sort of disaster.

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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. Sam Chenkin — Director of Operations, Tech Impact. Patrick Callihan — Executive Director of Tech Impact.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief. Network for Good has a list of relief organizations accepting donations as well. Prepare Your Organization for Any Disaster.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. project has a slew of resources for both responders and those affected by disasters. Tweak the Tweet is a layered map that shows the locations of disaster-related Twitter hashtags. The Google Crisis Response.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Susana Garcia is a program director and member of the executive team of On The Move — a community-based disaster relief organization in Napa County, California. Susana and her team of both staff and volunteers are experts at managing disaster response.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 17, 2014

The most talked about nonprofit organizations on social media are about animals Tweets about disaster relief receive the most @mentions on Twitter Nonprofits dealing with animals use @mentions when speaking to other users the most. appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Depending on the size of your organization, maintenance of your backup system should require less than 60 minutes per day. Nonprofits are looking to cloud services, such as Microsoft SharePoint, Google Drive, and DropBox to backup their backups, but some organizations don’t stop there. How do you backup your data?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For example, Project Chimps made a square video with Animoto that included thumb-stopping imagery at the jump, and then promptly lets the viewer know the organization needs their help. They provide disaster relief and shelter to families that have been devastated by natural disasters. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The problem is that it takes some tech planning to come up with a budget for the New Year. Here’s some resources for doing quick tech planning so you’ll have some money to work with in 2014. Proper Tech Planning. What can technology do for your organization now, six months from now, and a year from now?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The generosity of Millennials and Gen Z in human services Millennials and Gen Z are not just the future of charitable giving; they are actively influencing human services organizations today. And these cohorts are tech savvy and socially conscious, with deep commitments to causes like welfare, healthcare, housing, and disaster relief.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2016

In her piece on Beth's Blog, Dana Rinderknect describes the process her organization has developed for crisis planning and management. Disaster Planning and Recovery. We advocate that all organizations have some type of disaster planning in place for such occasions. The Lesson Learned. It ended up raising $39,000.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2013

In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. But this high volume of information can be overwhelming for relief organizations. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. disaster recovery disaster relief tsdisaster maps Ushahidi'

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From natural disasters to economic uncertainty, sometimes it feels like today’s grantmaking organizations have to be ready for just about anything. This need for flexibility is reflected in the grantmaking track at this year’s virtual bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good, happening October 17–20. Sign up today !

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Even with preventive measures in place, any organization can fall victim to data loss, through a cyberattack, system failure, or natural disaster. For this reason, it is vital that you have a disaster recovery plan, which includes having multiple backups of all your important data.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Have you checked out TechSoup's new Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit ? We've updated and expanded our downloadable book, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery , and hosted two webinars on disaster planning. Photo: Random McRandomhead , CC license.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? When a major event happens, such as the pandemic, wars, or natural disasters, they make a decision for the donor that this is the wrong time to be asked for a gift. Why is the Psychology of Giving Important?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

One talked about species extinction, and the other talked about the prevalence of natural disasters. The one talking about natural disasters was responsible for 80% of your donors, and 10% of those donors went on to become regular givers when you asked them 2 weeks later. But for my social posts, I might set the medium to “organic”.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For over 25 years, 108 ideaspace has assisted associations, non-profits, and charitable organizations in their digital transformation. We are experts at helping associations identify technology approaches, which readies the organization for its future state. The partnership focuses on helping member-based organizations succeed. . “We

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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 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. Online tools like Twitter , Ushahidi , Google Person Finder , CrisisMappers , and the work of nonprofit organizations like Crisis Commons. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This edition of the App It Up project "Cool App Roundup" highlights different ways apps can be used in disaster, crisis, and emergency situations. Preparing for Disaster. The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 21, 2013

Disaster recovery is a critical part of computing for many nonprofits, but for the Heart of Florida United Way, based in Orlando, the threat of hurricanes and other heavy storms made it even more important. Infrastructure Support Our Impact Office 365'

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

If you haven't already, check out TechSoup's new Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit. In addition to our free book, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery , you'll also find webinars, articles, and links to other information around the Internet. read more.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2012

Curious about how and when to back up your organization’s data? Wondering how the cloud fits in with your nonprofit or library’s disaster recovery plan? Sam Chenkin, product manager for npCloud, discussed all of this and more in our recent webinar, Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud. Disasters Big and Small.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

4) Tell the Nonprofit Tech for Good community about Donadora: Are the donors predominately Mexican? The top three causes are medical expenses (25%), start-up costs for a social enterprise (25%), and disaster relief (23%). 16% create online peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to benefit organizations. ? 93% regularly vote.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Domestic relief organizations of all kinds are no doubt mobilizing to support disaster recovery (read Molly's post 7 Tips for Quick Response During a Time of Need ). What portion of it may be attributed to the disaster-based fundraising? At most, we have warm prospects, not donors. The impact is not only going to be offline.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Pacific time, Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud. This webinar will cover disaster recovery solutions and products that can help you protect your organization's data. According to npCloud , "For many nonprofit organizations, 'the cloud' can take the place of everything in their server closet.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes. For the last 20+ years, she has worked in management with and for nonprofit organizations. Priscilla Chomba Kinywa. “I’m Isabella Gonzalez Potter. Amit Patel.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Since 1990, PWNA—a Native-led organization—has advocated for the self-determination of Native communities. PWNA provided $8,000 in disaster relief funding to heat the center so that Crow Creek tribal schoolteachers could tutor students. Building relationships for smarter grantmaking .

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2009

Have you ever checked out TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit ? It's a good place to turn for any organization whose tech infrastructure has suffered a disaster, natural or otherwise. Even if you haven't been impacted by a disaster , your input is still important.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

As an industry, we have typically thought of disasters in the natural sense, however after 2020, we have had to take a completely new stance on what disasters can look like. E4E Relief , a 501©3 organization directed by IRS guidelines, is able to provide direct relief in crisis to corporations, community foundations, and individuals.

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