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The Value of Volunteers

VisionLink

It's National Volunteer Week! Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. We believe volunteers are always part of the solution. percent) than men (23.2 Answer: Richard Nixon.

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

Candid

Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. With so many options for charitable giving, people want to know how they can donate wisely. In this blog, I will share how you can use your head and heart to inform your giving and to ensure your donations make a difference.

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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations

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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.

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Activating for Hurricane Laura

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With one of the highest 24-hour intensification rates, Hurricane Laura will be a tremendously serious storm, and another of nearly 300 named disasters from which we build expertise and readiness to offer help. We offer the nation's leading disaster relief platform. Activate one or modules as needed. Ready for instant deployment.

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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian

Blue Fox

If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. This organization has compiled a variety of opportunities through its Volunteer Connect platform. Click here to find ways to volunteer and assist those in need from the devastation of Hurricane Ian.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

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. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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How Nonprofits Can Steward Corporate Donors on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

During certain moments – such as natural disasters – they quickly pivot planned content to be more contextual and reflect new priorities. The social media posts that get the most engagement often include strong examples of mission impact, surprising facts, spotlights on special groups like kids and volunteers, or useful tools and resources.