VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

Our Community Operating System™ is used by large and small nonprofits, 211’s, elder care agencies, state, county, and federal agencies, disaster relief organizations, and many others. These multi-partner, multi-program initiatives leverage the power of coordinated care to make a difference that matters.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Introducing a toxic personality into your team is a recipe for disaster. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a tool that helps develop self-awareness and insight into how individuals prefer to interact and communicate. But they can fast-track communication and contribute to a better understanding of what motivates others.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As we enter the beginning of disaster season, it can’t help but feel like we have already been in disaster season all year long. And while no one can predict when or where a disaster will occur, data continues to back being prepared over-responding after the fact. Educate Your People on Disaster Preparedness.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This spam is both lame (no graphic, no attempt to make the senders address look legit, mangled English) and odious -- preying on disaster victims (one can hope they're just preying on greedy idiots who will pretend to be disaster victims). Sender: Ban ki Moon (Info@cast.net). Subject: United Nations Headquarters. THE UNITED NATIONS.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Communication flows more smoothly between colleagues with a common vocabulary. values or a growth mindset, continuous feedback, and open communication, you will foster an environment that encourages employees to support one another. Awareness of where communication may be challenging. of CEOs are Hispanic or LatinX, 7.8%

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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NetWits

JANUARY 14, 2010

People are using the Internet to stay informed about the disaster, help communicate what's happening, and to donate to charities. It is comforting to know that so many nonprofit organizations are already helping on the ground and more relief is on the way.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Prepare Your Organization for Any Disaster. Help prepare your organization for any type of disaster with our disaster planning and recovery guide. Cool App Roundup: Disaster and Emergency Edition. How the Cloud Can Make a Difference for Disaster Relief. Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud: Webinar Recap.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. 82% of that funding came from corporations, where 18% was sourced from independent, community and public foundations. Click here to read part 1 of this series. They partnered with other donors to cover operating costs.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While all three approaches communicate the same story to the audience , the tone or language changes how the nonprofit connects or attracts the audience. Many nonprofits use a hybrid of both positive and negative images in their fundraising and marketing communications depending on the campaign or specific appeal.

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Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

In 2020 nonprofits grappled with how to communicate about current events that were rocking the world—the Black Lives Matter Movement and the COVID-19 pandemic. All these questions can be addressed with the help of a communication plan. of nonprofits had a crisis communication plan in place before 2020. Identify your key players.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Twitter has proven itself time and again as an excellent method of communication in times of crisis. During the hurricane, communities kept each other updated by using hashtags like #Sandy on what was happening in their neighborhood. Now, community members are using hashtags like #SandyVolunteer to find out where they can help out.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? There are typically two kinds of nonprofit organizations that assist in local disaster relief and resiliency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

It underscored the idea that nonprofits, like your family, should have a disaster communications plan. My colleagues at Big Duck have put together a terrific webinar on this topic for this Friday. Five Steps to Successful Crisis Communications – Guest Post By Meghan Teich at Big Duck. Be specific.

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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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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2016

Upon completion, we will communicate our findings and the actions taken to mitigate any related issues. … We sincerely apologize to all of our community partners, participating nonprofits, and donors. Kivi Leroux Miller, on her Nonprofit Communications Blog , is very critical of Kimbia's mitigation plan.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. " Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 16, 2023

Molly: I have been with Mercy Chefs for a little over 3 years and when I came to the organization I created its volunteer program, alongside our communications department. When I am in the office, I am focused on administration; so I am making sure that we are ready for disaster season. How many meals does Mercy Chefs serve per year?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond. They provide disaster relief and shelter to families that have been devastated by natural disasters. Unsurprisingly, other networks followed suit.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

As you may have noticed, we've been writing tooklits and guides , conducting webinars , and blogging about different ways to plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies over the past couple of weeks. Elliot blogged about another one of the winners last week. This is, in part, because September is National Preparedness Month.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Like other areas of disaster philanthropy we’ve explored, how you measure the outcomes of the contributions your organization has made greatly depends on the timing of such funding or donations. In the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, organizations should focus on outputs. Let’s talk about impact. .

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2011

What few are aware of, however, is that the Windows Azure platform also has the capability of serving communities that have been affected by disasters. The portal would allow emergency response teams, municipal actors, and other community agencies to use mapping, social media, translation, and other tools for online communications.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2015

On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. Then the key disaster preparedness concern becomes communication, not system and data preservation. Here's what they said.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. Sometimes the communities you serve are affected by disaster, and there's also the chance that your own organization could face some sort of disaster.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

If disasters cannot be predicted or planned, is it reasonable to expect a situation where the philanthropic world is prepared to immediately address the pressing needs that surface in affected areas, both short and long-term? Did you know that after five to six months private giving has almost completely stopped to areas affected by disaster?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

“ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Community foundations across the country have been promoting local giving days to motivate people to support nearby charities, encourage nonprofits to embrace technology, and bolster their reputations. Invite feedback.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Through years of dedicated work in disaster response, healthcare, and global aid, the Red Cross has skillfully harnessed the power of storytelling to create an emotional connection with its audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When a major event happens, such as the pandemic, wars, or natural disasters, they make a decision for the donor that this is the wrong time to be asked for a gift. As you further explore your donor’s motivations for giving, you can advance to segmenting your communications based on what will motivate groups of donors to give.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. This transformation requires thoughtful preparation, empathy, education, and strategic communication.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

After working at the Red Cross for nearly 4 years, I learned a long time ago that real disasters aren’t always the ones you see coming. Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? A disaster can be as big as a hurricane or as small as a water main break that floods your office and surrounding neighborhood.

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 17, 2020

Natural disasters. We applaud all of you nonprofiteers for a quick pivot to digital fundraising, virtual events, and redirecting your focus on personal donor communication strategies. Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. Coronavirus. Unemployment. Business closures. A contentious election year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving. Alison Carlman, Director of Impact and Communications at Global Giving, offers a deep dive into some Global Giving data to find the answer. Alison Carlman, Director of Impact and Communications at Global Giving, offers a deep dive into some Global Giving data to find the answer.

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Qgiv

JUNE 28, 2022

No nonprofit is immune to disasters. Whether it be a fire, a natural disaster, a supply shortage, or another unforeseen circumstance, it’s important that nonprofits be able to respond quickly to continue providing the services they offer. Write emergency fundraiser communications ahead of time. Launch the emergency appeal.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2021

By: Eric Zuehlke, Head of Editorial, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, UNICEF and Martha Mackenzie, Global Humanitarian Advocacy Lead, UNICEF. Reimagine disaster spending. Head of Editorial, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, UNICEF. . Redouble efforts to protect children in war. Eric Zuehlke.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! Using data as our guide, we will uncover clues to illuminate our journey. Ashley Thompson – Blackbaud.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. The American Red Cross is now looking into how best to give the public an increased role in disaster response. BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill?

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