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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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Disaster Relief Memo to Fundraisers: Lessons for Sandy from Katrina

Tech Soup

As the east coast continues cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy, those of us who have been in the industry a while can't help but reflect on what this means for the fundraising sector and think back to the lessons of Katrina. What portion of it may be attributed to the disaster-based fundraising?

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Nonprofit Donor Retention 101: Always Do This

Bloomerang

Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. Last year I had one of the most positive experiences ever after donating to a relief agency that was intervening in a disaster that had affected our out-of-state friends. Donor Negative ACTIONS. People give.

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Social Media Best Practices: 12 Tips for Making the Best of Any Social Site

NetWits

For example: If you’re a nonprofit that focuses on disaster-relief efforts in places like New Zealand, then you may want to connect with the Red Cross and begin building a relationship with it. Or you may want to find individuals who are talking about the events around the world where disaster relief is needed.

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Is Your Organization Prepared to Dodge Donor Data Disasters?

Connection Cafe

If you are reading this blog, then you most likely have some fundraising background. Accounting and/or Fund Codes: The first and most basic rule of fundraising – honor donor intent. First, it is extremely important for your organization’s accounting as you report your fundraising revenue vs specific program expenditures.

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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

DNL OmniMedia

For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. GivingMail – Direct Mail Design. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Their specialties aren’t limited to fundraising appeals, though.

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7 of the Most Effective Fundraising Tools You Need to Try

Allegiance Group

As a nonprofit manager or fundraiser, you know that there are many different approaches to choose from when it comes to raising money for your cause. To effectively manage your operations, communicate with donors, and increase awareness for your cause, it’s essential to stay up to date with modern fundraising tools. Contact Us!

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