M+R

APRIL 27, 2023

The full 2023 Benchmarks Study offers a sumptuous spread including digital ads, social media, email, mobile messaging, web traffic, and more. But the results for nonprofits in the Disaster/International Aid space looked very different. The interdependence of email and digital ads programs has never been more clear.

Benchmark 98

Benchmark Studies Social Media Chart 98

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In digital markets, circumstances can shift quickly toward the unexpected. In fast-paced digital markets, strategies that include both opportunities and challenges are essential to growth. I am reminded of the leaders who embraced digital transformation early on. The pandemic was a lesson in the democracy of danger.

Conversation 221

Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And these cohorts are tech savvy and socially conscious, with deep commitments to causes like welfare, healthcare, housing, and disaster relief. Digital wallets: Meeting the needs of human services supporters Millennial and Gen Z donors today are looking for a giving experience that aligns with their online shopping habits.

Service 94

Service Paypal Donor Method 94

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

In the digital age, where information travels rapidly and online interactions shape public perception, nonprofits that prioritize their online presence build trust, attract support, and foster long-term engagement. Powerful storytelling is the key.

Storytelling 237

Storytelling Action Roles Hunger 237

AFP Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Poor suffer digital deficit in disasters - Red Cross : In its annual World Disasters Report, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) charts the revolutionary impact of technology on humanitarian aid, but also explores the barriers to its adoption.

Disaster 24

Disaster Digital Chart Map 24

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others. Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do.

National 130

National Childhood Homeless Disaster 130

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. Business closures. A contentious election year. All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment.

Money 148

Money Raise Fundraising Disaster 148

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The digital team works hard to produce social content that balances sharing stories of the people they serve, the impact of their work, and the generosity of their supporters. During certain moments – such as natural disasters – they quickly pivot planned content to be more contextual and reflect new priorities.

Social Media 304

Social Media Donor Hunger Media 304

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This edition of the App It Up project "Cool App Roundup" highlights different ways apps can be used in disaster, crisis, and emergency situations. Preparing for Disaster. The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps.

Disaster 54

Disaster Blackberry Japan Haiti 54

Forum One

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Disaster Response – Using satellite and weather data, countries will be able to better predict disasters. Using social media feeds, automated drone footage, and other data, responders will have faster data to better understand the scope and scale of a disaster.

International 71

International Develop Help Disaster 71

Blue Fox

OCTOBER 5, 2020

How to Prepare for a Digital Giving Season Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. Natural disasters. Coronavirus. Unemployment. Business closures. A contentious election year. All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment.

Resource 120

Resource Fundraising Stats Disaster 120

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. It would be easy for community foundations to back away from giving days in the wake of the Kimbia disaster and similar problems that plagued Minnesota’s popular Give to the Max Day in 2013. Communicate clearly and regularly.

America 50

America Disaster Local Lesson 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

There is a large number of people online and it comes as no surprise that there are online classes, misunderstandings, reputations damaged, and public relations disasters. Assess Your Current Digital Footprint: The inventory not only includes web sites and presences that you’ve set up, but that others have.

Digital 99

Digital Technique United States Social Media 99

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving. Storytelling is the currency of fundraising.

Storytelling 66

Storytelling Campaign Digital Tips 66

Bloomerang

MARCH 6, 2023

Asking for support for a timely matter If a disaster strikes or a major event affects the work you do , you might hesitate to ask for donations. Unless you’re confident that there’s no risk in them doing so, keep your employees at home or in the office and focus on digital fundraising methods.

Donation 119

Donation Donor Mobile Disaster 119

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Companies Are Prioritizing Disaster Relief and Crisis Response. In a recent study, corporate giving efforts accounted for $405 million in contributions related to disaster relief. To hop on this corporate philanthropy trend, 60% of companies offer employees paid time off for volunteering, according to that same Galaxy Digital resource.

Trend 52

Trend Examples Giving Disaster 52

Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

We recommend that you create a disaster recovery plan to put into effect in the event your company is caught up in a DDoS Attack. One very concerning aspect of DDoS attacks for businesses is that the company can be affected without being targeted. Security tools like a WAF can be used to close off the protocol that is being saturated.

Websites 263

Websites Application Disaster Companies 263

M+R

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The big picture takeaway right now: most of our clients saw growth for Giving Tuesday 2023 and are going into end-of-year digital fundraising strong! Groups that had already sent major campaigns recently, which may have eaten into Giving Tuesday revenue, like in the disaster and international aid space. Who was down? Ads — more mixed?

Giving 96

Giving New York City Channel Trend 96

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Digital: What Every Charity Leader Should Know features insight from influential leaders in the nonprofit sector including Marnie Webb, co-CEO of TechSoup Global; Beth Kanter , author of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ; and Martha Lane Fox, chair of Go ON UK. Digital must be part of an organization's strategy.

Digital 60

Digital Charity Wiki Social Media 60

AFP Blog

JUNE 5, 2013

American Red Cross Launches Digital Training Program for Disaster Relief Volunteers - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee : WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today,the American Red Cross announced a new, technology-based training program for disaster relief volunteers that will allow them to access training programs remotely through (..)

Sacramento 24

Sacramento Disaster Training Train 24

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Finally, digitalization is growing fast in Mexico. 52% of donors in Mexico prefer to give online, 15% via PayPal, 15% in cash, 12% via bank transfer, and 4% via digital wallets. ? The top three causes are medical expenses (25%), start-up costs for a social enterprise (25%), and disaster relief (23%).

Mexico 195

Mexico Trend Giving Online 195

Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes.

Donation 52

Donation Change Giving Empowerment 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Simultaneously, I was struggling with burnout related to work-life imbalance and feeling overwhelmed by all the digital technology in my personal life and professional work.

Life 74

Life Arts Digital Work 74

Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

Phoenix 52

Phoenix Grant Case Study Disaster 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground. The most successful campaigns have a compelling story, but many people in need don’t necessarily have a story that fits the formula or the digital skills to set up a campaign.

Puerto Rico 109

Puerto Rico Hurricane Support Disaster 109

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For over 25 years, 108 ideaspace has assisted associations, non-profits, and charitable organizations in their digital transformation. We have seen other AMS systems where different clients are on different versions of the software and that is a recipe for disaster.”. Nimble AMS is proud to announce our partnership with 108 ideaspace.

Associations 131

Associations North America Software Articulate 131

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

To support international causes, like disaster relief, Bonterra partners with a leading marketplace of vetted nonprofits, the Charities Aid Foundation. Having alternate approvers within the workflow has also made such a difference for our team. Does Bonterra’s grants management software support international programs?

Grant 52

Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. Other articles speak to the use of ‘Digital Smoke Signals’ generated from big data for improved development projects and policies, as well as the need to look at not just big data but small data too.

Data 52

Data Student Open Digital 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. Aaron points out that only 34% of their food banks have a staff focused on digital services, but 85% work with a direct marketing vendor. Feeding America’s direct mail performance has stayed consistent, while digital has grown faster.

Feeds 85

Feeds San Antonio Donor America 85

AFP Blog

MARCH 9, 2012

Red Cross Launches Social Media Disaster Response Center : The Red Cross and Dell have jointly launched a Digital Operations Center, the first social media-monitoring platform dedicated to humanitarian relief.

Disaster 26

Disaster Social Media Media Social 26

M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

Overall, groups were split on whether they raised more or less overall digital revenue than end-of-year 2020 — in fact, our sample was split exactly 50/50! For nonprofits whose digital results were down, did they successfully retain those donors via other channels? Kinda like…2021. You might begin to believe there is no normal anymore.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Sample Gift Benchmark 107

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, humanitarian organisations like Oxfam are delivering disaster relief to people whose homes have been destroyed by severe weather, innovating drought-resistant agricultural crops, and training farmers in new techniques to improve the resilience of local and global supply chains.

Help 52

Help United Kingdom Conservancy Disaster 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth.

Practice 120

Practice Data Afghanistan Environment 120

AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Big Data: A Natural Solution for Disaster Relief | SmartData Collective : Terrestrial challenges, on the other hand, are currently more amenable to big data. One of big data’s true strengths lies in crisis mapping, the process of using visualizations, footage, analysis and apps to get an overview of a disaster as it evolves.

Disaster 22

Disaster Philippines Data Map 22

sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

Recently, several fundraising experts of the North American food bank sector and I (Mike Johnston, Digital Fundraiser and Founder of hjc new media ) took part in Blackbaud and hjc’s annual Food Bank Summit. Virtual Food Drives: Break Bread Digitally. It’s simple, non-invasive, and COVID/disaster response-friendly! Data is great.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Hunger North America Gift 98

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Even if you pay only glancing attention to news about technology and social media, you've probably heard something about their uses during disaster response and relief efforts.

Haiti 53

Haiti Disaster San Diego Lesson 53

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The United Way Worldwide declared February 11 as National 2-1-1 Day to recognize the importance of an anonymous, easy to remember 3-digit phone number (211) that was available to 24/7. 2-1-1 is confidential and helps people across North America find the local resources they need.

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico North America National United States 100