VisionLink

JULY 25, 2019

This is an annual event designed to bring together governmental disaster agencies, non governmental agencies, faith-based organizations and private sector providers who support disaster responders. Partnership day serves to familiarize everyone with the agency capabilities and technologies that are available when disasters strike.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

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. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Among the advice Burstall offers is that when a disaster strikes, he recommends you look beyond your organization for help.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Many nonprofits also engaged in disaster relief efforts out of necessity, despite having no previous experience in relief work. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. Historically, and initial numbers from recent disasters reflect the same trend, corporations focus on the use of intermediaries to ensure their large donations are distributed to the correct organizations. Click here to read part 1 of this series.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. As a former member of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NJ VOAD), Aaron coordinated Hurricane Sandy and Irene response efforts for Mormon Helping Hands. Aaron Titus received his J.D.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes. My participation in this Lab may shape the summit’s agenda and lead to potential new collaborations.”. Meet Our Salesforce.org Impact Lab Climate Action Experts.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. If a government regulation changed or community preferences shifted, would you have time to react? If you are not prepared for the requirements, a government grant can create more problems than they solve.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Or that the director who is championing a lucrative collaboration with a corporate partner is also on that organization’s board.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

I've always evangelized the potential of tools like Facebook and Twitter to create meaningful communities and collaborations, but now realize the true opportunity for all of us who spend our days mixing up cocktails of mission and technology: . Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

As an industry, we have typically thought of disasters in the natural sense, however after 2020, we have had to take a completely new stance on what disasters can look like. It is not ideal to wait for disaster to strike to establish your employee relief fund (but it can be done). Looking to start your own Employee Relief Fund?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? Inspiration can come from an assortment of places, but to be connected to collaborative opportunities you need to have relationships across different organizations in your community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Founded in 2015 by Salesforce.org in collaboration with Davos Middle School, Davos Codes believes the voices of the youth need to be front and center in the fight for climate justice. Check out our third Impact Labs cohort , which will focus on climate justice. Charlotte Kirby. Vice President of Global Strategic Relations, Salesforce.org. .

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 9, 2009

IDEAS is a collaborative funded by Sarasota and Manatee County Governments, and its primary sponsor is the Sarasota COAD, whose leadership is emphasizing data sharing and collaboration in "blue" skies, not just when disaster strikes. Welcome Jon!! The National Breakthrough Network is sponsored and supported by VisionLink.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

government is working on a new warning system to replace their oft criticized five-color coded terror index, and according to a new document obtained by The Associated Press, they're turning to Facebook and Twitter." It’s exciting—and frightening. What is this new network-centric world?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Based on their analysis of collected air quality data, the students participating in the Climate Action Lab in Davos made a presentation to the local government outlining the severe impact of annual private fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Student participating in the Bangalore Climate Action Lab. About the Author. Charlotte Kirby.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Takeaway #4: Collaboration is necessary to solve the big issues today. . Cross-sector collaboration was apparent in other sessions as well, from disaster relief to cause marketing to the kick off session for the Corporations and Foundations track. That means funds, manpower, data collection, and more. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

The Red Cross has been around for 130 years and so much has changed – for example with text-to-give after disasters. Wendy : If nothing else, Millennials are collaborative. I think collaboration and turning organizations inside out is the way organizations will operate in the future. So we have to relevant.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This is huge for disaster preparedness. That said, if the government really wanted to, it could request your data, but Microsoft would let you know if this ever happens. He did share that the one exception was getting staff to use SharePoint (which for those who are not familiar is document storage and collaboration software).

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We’ve also taken steps to holistically integrate Purpose at PIMCO with the goals of PIMCO’s Inclusion, Diversity and Culture teams and environmental, social, and governance philosophy within our Corporate Responsibility department. We also work with local food banks across each of our global offices.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Autodesk ® Product Design Suite Ultimate : 3D product design software with simulation, collaboration, and visualization tools, including AutoCAD and Inventor. Build Change designs disaster-resistant houses and schools in emerging nations and trains builders, homeowners, engineers, and government officials to build them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every topic we’ve focused on throughout the inaugural season of Force Multiplier has had a single common thread: the imperative for cross-sector collaboration to solve a big problem. Radical collaboration will drive tangible, lasting results in the realm of climate change, says Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Our organization plays an active role by convening our own network of corporate and nonprofit partners to discuss topics such as trends in corporate pro bono and disaster relief. We also participate in communities of practice ourselves and have observed some particularly successful collaborations over the years. Skills for Cities.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2011

– public Internet use, availability of government services over the. administering programs, collaborating, and collecting and using data. Just as government agencies offer services and make transparent their. data in various e-government. serves as a safety net when organizations face a major disaster that.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

As government aid keeps shrinking and the demand for nonprofits’ services continues to climb, more and more organizations are struggling to make ends meet. Using Caspio, organizations can achieve cross-departmental collaborations, streamline core processes and bring the collective creativity of the whole team into play.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

As we speak, we've already begun to do a robust free Cloud Computing for Nonprofits Webinar Series that covers things like cloud based office productivity applications, cloud backup and disaster recovery, and even cloud-based phone systems. And that means advocacy and access can happen in ways similar to open government efforts."

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2016

This is huge for disaster preparedness. That said, if the government really wanted to, it could request your data, but Microsoft would let you know if this ever happens. He did share that the one exception was getting staff to use SharePoint (which for those who are not familiar is document storage and collaboration software).

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

Are collaboration tools working effectively? IT has become more than a facilitator; It is a collaborator in our ability to bring ideas to life. If you have a data governance strategy in place, an assessment is also an opportunity to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre teamed up with Parsons The New School of Design’s PETLab to develop Games for a New Climate , a series of games about disaster preparedness in the face of flooding, drought, and other climate change issues. government and encouraging participatory democracy. Games for a New Climate.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. Leads World Central Kitchen’s emergency and disaster relief efforts and long-term impact projects . Kimberly Mitchell.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. Outside of our organizations, we have government institutions, and service providers. Have people heard of 350.org

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

These challenges helped provide early publicity, support, collaboration opportunities, and funding for now-famous "tech for good" organizations such as Ushahidi , FrontlineSMS , and many others. The challenges also provided opportunities for collaboration between participants. Ushahidi Harnesses Data for Social Good.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When the Afghanistan crisis reared its ugly head again this year, a group of veterans, active-duty service members, former government officials, civil servants, and nonprofit organizations came together to work online to help individuals and families evacuate the country.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

Generator participants think collaboratively about obstacles and ways to accelerate their organization's impact. 4Bells helps organizations manage time-sensitive volunteer tasks, such as bringing a rescued dog to a vet, delivering a donation to a food bank, or deploying volunteers after a disaster. Images: Erica Mesker.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2017

The nonprofit sector has the ability to achieve significant social change through collaboration across sectors. Cross-sector collaboration can be defined as partnerships between nonprofit, private, and government entities working together towards mutual goals to produce change (Simo & Bies, 2007). When the U.S.

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