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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) head Filippo Grandi described this humanitarian disaster as “the fastest-moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of the Second World War”. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%.

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. Covenant Hous e (helping homeless youth).

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Foundations, charities report $352 million in 2019 disaster funding. A partnership aimed at addressing the climate financing gap for Indigenous communities has been launched with the goal of mobilizing $20 billion a year by 2030. November 11, 2021.

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Apps for Disaster Planning

Tech Soup

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane.

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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground.

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The Guardian Reports on TechSoup Global/Guardian Charity Data Seminar

Tech Soup

Big data, open data, charity reporting, and crowdsourcing were the order of the day at the recent Transforming your charity by bringing your data to life. seminar that TechSoup Global hosted in collaboration with The Guardian. Karl Wilding of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). help the public.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

National University. Leads the innovative efforts at National University for military, veteran, and military family educational degree programs . National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson. Charity Navigator. Kimberly Mitchell. President and CEO. Oxfam America. Dale Bannon.

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