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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Where are the 2019 (and 2020) 990s? On filling the gaps in Candid’s grants data

Candid

There’s no universal date for filing 990s; instead, the end of an organization’s fiscal year determines when its 990 is due at the IRS. Add in six-month filing extensions and IRS processing time, and it can be two years before we receive all the returns for a specific year. A status update on filings.

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

Candid

In this blog, I will share how you can use your head and heart to inform your giving and to ensure your donations make a difference. Ask to see the organization’s Forms 990 , which is a tax return that exempt organizations must file with the IRS each year. appeared first on Candid Blog. Consider your values There are 1.8

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6 Cloud Security Features Your Nonprofit Needs To Know About

TechImpact

Image courtesy of Security Intelligence Blog. The ability to grant access to certain apps, software, and files in the cloud keeps confidential and highly sensitive information on a “need to know basis.” Disaster recovery. So today, we are addressing some common cloud security concerns. Administrative privileges.

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Disaster Relief Memo to Fundraisers: Lessons for Sandy from Katrina

Tech Soup

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? Remember, these are folks responding to a very specific event, not necessarily to your mission.

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Why 2024 May Be a “Make or Break” Year for Nonprofits

Allegiance Group

The big uptick came around October or November and was likely motivated by external factors such as global conflicts, the war in the Middle East, and international disasters. Rather than identifying the traits of your current major donors and going after similar prospects, consider who on your file shows an affinity for giving more.

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Ask the Experts: The Best Security Tips for Your WordPress Site

Byte Technology

So you’ve just launched your amazing blog or e-tail site and you’ve got big plans for being a big success. And ignoring it can lead to innumerable headaches, stress and even disaster down the road. The post Ask the Experts: The Best Security Tips for Your WordPress Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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