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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

Tech Soup

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Prepare Your Organization for Any Disaster.

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

" Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness. The library is a natural place for community members to obtain information on disaster preparedness. Libraries as Evacuee Resource Centers.

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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

Connection Cafe

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. hours of community service. transcribing historical documents ?and?

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Nancy Jo Craig’s Lifetime Achievement Award In Nonprofit Computer Refurbishment

Tech Soup

A short time after she took over a small troubled computer refurbishment nonprofit - hurricane Katrina hit. In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. Actually the biggest need was for laptop bags to serve as suitcases for refugees. It was not an easy road for Nancy.

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Why Celebrity iCloud Hacking Should Matter to Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

In TechSoup's disaster planning and recovery guide , we recommend a 2x2x2 strategy for your mission-critical data, whether you're preparing for a hurricane or for a hacker. Adopt an Acceptable Use Policy and Train Staff on It! Back Up Your Data Securely.

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My Organization is in “the cloud”! – What does that mean?

3rd Sector Labs

– nonprofit organizations struggle to find, train, and keep qualified technical resources. Any system sitting on a server – or data sitting on a laptop – in your office is exposed to the risk of physical theft. The answer: because it fits the organization’s strategy for managing technology risks.

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Tech Policies for Virtual Teams: A Leader’s Responsibility

Non Profit Quarterly

And this, I put more onus on leadership to put a lot of emphasis on standardization of their applications—and training. So, what do you do in case things go wrong, whether it’s with a technology system, or there’s a hurricane that wipes out your office or whatever? It’s very important. I’m not saying it is right. Remote work.

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