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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. i What did the remaining $223 million in disaster aid address? The numerous other disasters and humanitarian crises occurred or continued to occur that year—events that were overshadowed by the pandemic. . Syrian refugee crisis.

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In Case of Emergency: Showing Consideration for Donors, Volunteers And Colleagues When Disaster Strikes

Bloomerang

I’ve also seen how this relates to times when donors, volunteers, and colleagues are dealing with a disaster in their region. . Here are a few observations from myself and colleagues in the region that we hope will be helpful to you and your colleagues when navigating your disaster-related outreach. Check in and give grace.

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Free South Carolina Disaster Home Cleanup Hotline Available Now

VisionLink

Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies BOULDER, Colo. – All services are free. This hotline will connect survivors with reputable and vetted relief agencies that will assist in cleaning and mucking out homes. Voluntary relief agencies play a vital role in whole community recovery.

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Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Disaster and Hardship Relief Funds: A Guide for CSR Leaders

sgEngage

Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. And those that comply with regulatory requirements allow for tax-deductible donations and tax-free grants within the United States. Many organizations want to help their own during tough times.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. . Two months in, I have tested many of Candid’s tools and, in the interest of helping fellow nonprofit students, I’m sharing the inside scoop on free resources that provide quality information and can support our development. .

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Donation Pledges: All You Should Know (+ Free Pledge Form Template)

Donorbox

They can help nonprofits build on earlier gift amounts and entice donors to give again in the case of disaster relief or an organization’s urgent needs. The post Donation Pledges: All You Should Know (+ Free Pledge Form Template) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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