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How Technology Helped Zero to Three + Harold Grinspoon Foundation Through A Crisis

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This in-depth roundtable discussion focused on how these organizations have navigated the tectonic technological terrain created by the global pandemic, and what life will, or should, look like for nonprofits post-pandemic. Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts. Zero to Three’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts.

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In Case of Emergency: Showing Consideration for Donors, Volunteers And Colleagues When Disaster Strikes

Bloomerang

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that it’s important to recognize when others are having a very different life experience than I am. As I write this, I’m evacuated from my home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida and have been for nearly two weeks. Thankfully, my dog and I are safe with family.

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Prioritizing an Inclusive Customer Experience in Government

Forum One

In our recent webinar , we looked at the challenges and opportunities behind this shift, and how government agencies can embrace lessons from the private sector to achieve excellence in customer experience. The IRS can’t launch new platforms in early April, any more than FEMA can roll out new processes in the middle of hurricane season).

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How Loggerhead Marinelife Center is Raising Funds to Save Sea Turtles

DipJar

Loggerhead Marine Life, Turbo’s Release. Both nesting and hatching sea turtles face many challenges – as soon as a nesting sea turtle makes its way from the sea to the shore sound, light pollution, or beach goers can cause the sea turtle to “false crawl” and return back into the water.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. Emergency relief Emergency or disaster relief volunteers come into play after a major, devastating event, such as an earthquake or hurricane. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history.

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Nancy Jo Craig’s Lifetime Achievement Award In Nonprofit Computer Refurbishment

Tech Soup

A short time after she took over a small troubled computer refurbishment nonprofit - hurricane Katrina hit. Coming Back Home and a Challenge of a Lifetime. In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. It was not an easy road for Nancy. It as a lucky thing they did.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. It took place about three weeks after my sniper partner, Clay Hunt, took his own life.