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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding Support underfunded areas of the disaster lifecycle. In it, we examined?available?2019?data

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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

Connection Cafe

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . Skills-Based Volunteering. hours of community service.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. The internet allows people to communicate with others from all around the world, spreading awareness of volunteering without having any restrictions due to physical barriers.

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13+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas and Strategies for 2022

Whole Whale

Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts. billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 billion ( NRF 2017 Survey ).

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Katrina IT Musings

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

She did a lot of work on the hurricane aftermath (she's an expert on hazardous waste, and a gazillion other things). They remind me a lot of Rod Beckstrom's ideas that I posted earlier about IT support following a disaster. Folks that have those skills getting connected with those that need them during a disaster.

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Alexandra Rampy, Guest Post: The Cool Factor About Mobile

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The first example was using mobile to raise awareness and increase a call to action. Objective : Provide an alternative route to collect donations for those not wanting to donate online via credit or debit card. Objective : Provide lifesaving assistance during the natural disasters that occurred in China and Myanmar.

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Tech Policies for Virtual Teams: A Leader’s Responsibility

Non Profit Quarterly

So, what do you do in case things go wrong, whether it’s with a technology system, or there’s a hurricane that wipes out your office or whatever? On the technology side, you can make people aware of blue-light filters on their screens, and that can reduce eyestrain. Remote work. And then, social media and digital communication.

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