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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The blasts caused destruction for several miles, killing nearly 220 people and injuring more than 6,000 others. Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes beginning in December 2019. We identified $791,176 to date in earthquake funding for Puerto Rico.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . But recovery can take years, and strategic disaster philanthropy requires taking the long view. .

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Conversations on Hispanic Heritage Month

Media Cause

I am a Puerto Rican from the Bronx. A lot of my cultural identity has been shaped by Spanish television and my family, like my great-grandmother, who immigrated to the US from Puerto Rico. Growing up Puerto Rican in the Bronx is different from growing up as a Puerto Rican in Texas or Puerto Rico.

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Why nonprofits should send cold emails

Socialbrite

People like to support causes they care about, especially if they have money set aside for charitable giving. But if they don’t know about your nonprofit’s needs or cause, how will they support you? What causes will you support this year?”. It looks like you might care about [this cause] …”. How do you ?”.

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

So you want to start an organization that benefits a specific cause. Or is something that benefits both the owners and the cause more up your alley? In this blend, an L3C is a private organization that does earn profits, but only so that it can conduct business to help a certain cause. North Dakota. Rhode Island.

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How To Get Started With Mobile Giving To Reach Fundraising Goals

Nonprofits Source

Now, your supporters can donate to your cause at any time, from anywhere (not only while at your event). Puerto Rico Relief Fund: Mobile Donation Page. Google.org recently launched a new campaign to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico in partnership with the Hispanic Federation and Mercy Corps.

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The Surprising Truth About Donor Fatigue And What Nonprofits Can Do To Avoid It

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

as they have to the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico + the Caribbean ($4.6M 3: Nonprofits around the world are still successful in meeting funding goals for other causes. ” Donors want to be able to ask questions and give feedback as part of the relationship with your cause. since Aug.) since Sept.).