VisionLink

OCTOBER 13, 2022

One should envision these many components of whole communities when establishing or growing a program that centers around information and referral data sharing. We have been a part of the safe data sharing movement since its inception! Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available.

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Like no other-- the Visionlink toolkit is based on the experience of nearly 300 disaster recovery operations, including the nation's largest natural disasters. Community Cleanup also captures response data to highlight scope and scale of recovery needs. The best part?

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Comprehensive website security includes an entire suite of tools to shield against data breaches, service disruption, and malware infections. It includes higher technologies like website application firewalls and also dynamic steps like vulnerability scanning. Data Breaches. It shields the email system, network, and server.

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VisionLink

JULY 12, 2023

Tuesday Afternoon Session: Data Quality for Contact Specialists: Join Dr. Zimmerman and Debra Harris-Tanner, MPH, for a conversation about the importance of data quality. With specific examples and use cases, this is more than "because we said so" when it comes to data quality. Come and see for yourself.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Disaster relief organizations understand that needs begin before the storm arrives, through evacuation orders, and last until homes are rebuilt or are safe to inhabit. They can appoint an in-house team to lead the effort.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By: Rakesh Bharania, Director, Humanitarian Impact Data, Salesforce.org and Alex Parker, Senior Platform Architect, Salesforce.org. In recent years, the international humanitarian community has responded with a number of data protection guidance documents, such as those from USAID , ICRC , OCHA , and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Citizen-Powered Response. Why Social Media?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Because nonprofits deal with donor, volunteer, partner, sponsor information, and market and social data, a sustainable backup solution is essential to maintaining these resources over time. Contel Bradford, a writer for StorageCraft , shares his tips for determining whether your data backup method is giving you the most.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Discover how its technology-backed approach has transformed the way the nonprofit saves lives and makes a significant impact in times of crisis. Join us as we dive into Operation Recovery's remarkable work in helping Afghanis relocate after the departure of the U.S.

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VisionLink

MAY 18, 2023

VIEW THE FULL PRESS RELEASE Visionlink is pleased to support 988 systems with advanced technology and tremendously flexible, easy-to-use tools and assessments available as part of our advanced Crisis Care Management module on Visionlink 's Community Operating System® or, CommunityOS™.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As COVID accelerates innovative uses of AI in many areas, we are also seeing more development of AI-powered data mapping tools for philanthropic advising and to support donor investment decisions. The technology helps donors make investments that yield the highest impact or strategic system change. Source: GiveDirectly Facebook Page.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Periodic technology assessments guarantee that those resources are in good order to deliver on the ambitious goals you’ve set. However, the last two years demonstrated that a hidden technology deficit can have devastating consequences. Put Safety First As technology grows more sophisticated, so do hackers.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. All on one multi-partner, multi-program platform to reduce your technology costs. We know that as 211 services continue to evolve and are enhanced in communities across the country, the landscape of Information & Referral (I&R) will grow and change, too.

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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. 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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VisionLink

APRIL 14, 2023

Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. All on one multi-partner, multi-program platform to reduce your technology costs. What could we connect for you?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Thanks to a combination of the storm’s effects and outdated technology, Southwest Airlines (SWA) started canceling the first of what would become almost 17,000 flights over the next week or so. First, look at the technology you use and the processes you have in place. For example, is all of your data stored in one place ?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

To meet the growing demand for environmental education and technology use in the context of sustainability, our Davos Codes programme established a Climate Action Lab at Davos Middle School in 2020 and expanded it globally just one year later with additional Climate Action Labs in Bangalore, Tokyo, and San Francisco.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2016

There was a time—not too long ago—that drone technology, while in its infancy, was being dismissed by many experts in product development fields as a passing fancy, a mere hobby or pastime that few people ever thought would have important real-world applications. There isn’t a spot on earth immune from natural or manmade disasters.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While it will have astounding impacts in the richest countries, it also has the potential to help poorer countries leapfrog technologies and jump straight to some of the most advanced tools available. It can help farmers get better prices by making market data more freely available, and optimizing logistics chains.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

We all hear a lot about data security these days — from state, federal, and international data privacy and protection laws to consumer demands for privacy. As your association grows and collects personal information about your members, you simply can’t afford not to protect your member data. 2 Best practices for data security.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2018

Ray’s experience in launching and building businesses spans nearly three decades, including leadership positions in multiple technology companies. Non-profits aren’t immune to the changes driven by new technology. 2) Using Technology to Nurture Recurring Giving. 3) Personalized/Relevant/Contextual Communications.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 17, 2011

However, we worry that crowdsourced data are not a good data source for doing statistics or finding patterns. An analysis team from European Commission's Joint Research Center analyzed the text messages gathered through Ushahidi together with data on damaged buildings collected by the World Bank and the UN from satellite images.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

And to the resource managers—those of you who make sure the data is up to date and well organized, categorized and ready for use—a special call out to you and your work. We are proud to offer the most advanced technology for information and referral.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many nonprofits have relied on technology as a crucial aspect of standing out from the crowd, connecting with donors, and raising the needed donations to further their cause. That’s where a nonprofit technology assessment comes into play. That’s where a nonprofit technology assessment comes into play. So, let’s dive in!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

We are inspired by the work of our partners and the clients we support as we review this year’s 9 th Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility industry report , covering data collected from January-December 2020. million in funding, which was 31% of the disaster relief donation amount in 2020. Where does giving go?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2013

In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. For more resources and products around disaster planning, check out TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery page.

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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. With a documented procedure and technology that works from anywhere with an Internet connection. Here's what they said.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2021

As the world becomes increasingly technologically advanced, it is not enough to have an up-to-date website and social media presence. This omission has led to an overall increase in the number of cyberattacks , making protective IT software and cybersecurity crucial to protect sensitive data. It's mission-critical.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

We’re reacting to the following claim: “Data collected using unbounded crowdsourcing (non-representative sampling) largely in the form of SMS from the disaster affected population in Port-au-Prince can predict, with surprisingly high accuracy and statistical significance, the location and extent of structural damage post-earthquake.”

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Learn more Safeguard program and participant data Secure data management Having a secure data environment is imperative.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2016

Rinderknect notes that "most of the large gives days across the country have experienced some type of technology failure on their day of giving." " I couldn't help noticing that Salesforce, which many charities rely on for their fundraising data online, was having a significant outage this week. The Lesson Learned.

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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: . Crisis data = people . social tools + people = lives saved. .

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VisionLink

APRIL 28, 2010

Using this year of the Census as a kick off, we are pleased to integrate US Census Bureau data into our mapping layer. Admittedly, the current data is past Census Bureau data, but this way we can help our users gain expertise with the tool set, and be all the more ready when the new data, being collected now, is available for release.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2012

Curious about how and when to back up your organization’s data? Wondering how the cloud fits in with your nonprofit or library’s disaster recovery plan? Sam Chenkin, product manager for npCloud, discussed all of this and more in our recent webinar, Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud. Disasters Big and Small.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2014

This is a graph of aggregate data from Jawbone,a wristband that people wear that tracks their steps throughout the day and their sleep patterns during the night. (h/t h/t Robert Scoble ) This aggregate data shows exactly when and how many people in the San Francisco were bolted awake by the recent Napa Valley earthquake.

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