Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina , about 22% of total funding went to the American Red Cross (ARC). 82% of that funding came from corporations, where 18% was sourced from independent, community and public foundations.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Whether it be massive destruction from a hurricane, an Ebola outbreak, or a persistent wildfire, the social sector’s approach to disaster aid has traditionally been reactive, focusing on immediate aid. Did you know that after five to six months private giving has almost completely stopped to areas affected by disaster?

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Previously served as CEO of The Seany Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation. All Star Code, Give Blck. Caryn York.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Over the past few months I’ve been asked a lot of questions about giving trends: What explains the flat trend in overall fundraising? What about Hurricane Sandy? Here are a few of the more common questions: Are people giving more to the presidential campaigns and less to nonprofits? Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

In short, we were caught in a hurricane of uncertainty. Monthly Giving: An Unprecedented Opportunity for an Unprecedented Time. Planned Giving: Of Less Value? And if there proves to be an interest, use that data to shift more focus on planned giving. Initiatives were drastically altered or put on hold. Or Undervalued?

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. When we can look at numbers immediately after a disaster, it gives us a unique perspective.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

The campaign was also noted by Philanthropy 2173 Blog (Lucy Bernholz) who asks, "Texting votes to American Idol is old hat - will it work for giving?" " and subsequently picked up by the Give and Take Bog. In other countries, text-to-give programs are more common, with many interesting and innovative campaigns.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco. Giving Mother Earth Some TLC on Earth Day.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 18, 2013

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, annual report on U.S. charitable giving and estimates sources of giving and amounts received by type of organization. Giving USA is published by the Giving USA Foundation. Overall Giving Trends. Sector Giving Trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2008

Donna Callejon with kids in village in Guatemala - the houses, latrines, etc are being built partly with Global Giving support. Tell me about you - how did you end up working in global philanthropy? Do you have a foundation background? Do you have a foundation background? What is your job at Global Giving?

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