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New data for strategic disaster philanthropy 

Candid

For the next 700 words, I invite you to remember the disaster events that occurred in 2019, just months before the pandemic outbreak. . In 2019, millions of people around the world were affected by disasters and humanitarian crises. Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas and parts of the eastern United States.

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Rapid Employee Relief in Disasters: How companies can provide timely and compassionate support to employees in their time of need

sgEngage

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. Eliminate complexity, focus on empathy.

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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. 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. It also raises a thorny tax question. Where should be donate?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should You Celebrate Your Nonprofit’s Anniversary?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., — Opportunity about to be missed Dear Opportunity about to be missed, You’ve actually named the problem in the way you’ve framed your question. Try asking yourself a series of “why” questions to get to the root of what your real problem is.

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Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response

Connection Cafe

Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. So h ow can your CSR effectively plan for disaster relief? .

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

To get in on the action, nonprofits can take the following steps: Conduct internal matching gift training. Ensure staff can answer donors’ questions about matching gifts. Companies Are Prioritizing Disaster Relief and Crisis Response. They work year-round to provide disaster relief organizations with donations and resources.

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A Fundraising Cliff? What does the data say?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the past few months I’ve been asked a lot of questions about giving trends: What explains the flat trend in overall fundraising? What about Hurricane Sandy? Here are a few of the more common questions: Are people giving more to the presidential campaigns and less to nonprofits? Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game.

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