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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent,” according to the UN Environment Programme , exacerbated by climate change and land-use changes. Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes beginning in December 2019. Know your local organizations.

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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. . Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. . and internationally.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? and identified many opportunities for change. Food Insecurity. Melvin Acosta.

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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 Repeat giving rates haven’t changed. 2:Ensure proposed solutions are cognitively meaningful and morally significant to donors: If donors can see the difference they’re making, their perspective on the whole situation changes. since Aug.)

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Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week

Saleforce Nonprofit

To celebrate the power of connecting volunteers with communities that need their support, we’re highlighting three organizations that are rallying thousands of volunteers to tackle issues like food insecurity, climate change, and mass vaccinations. . Serving Food and Friendship During Lockdown. When lockdowns hit the U.K.

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Book Club Part 3b: Talking Institutional Change with Elaine Gurian

Museum 2.0

Today, discussion with Elaine about ways museums choose their direction, how change is possible, and new museum types to be added to the list. How can you change or adopt aspects of other types without losing your focus or mission? How can you change or adopt aspects of other types without losing your focus or mission?

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Addressing Maternity Care Deserts: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cherot

Non Profit Quarterly

Our latest report is coming out August 1st, and that report is titled “Where You Live Matters” because it looks across maternity care in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, and it’s our most comprehensive report to date. We step in and help moms for policy change because this is to prioritize the health of moms and babies.…On