Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

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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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies BOULDER, Colo. – The police and fire department can save your life in an emergency, but they do not have the time or resources to help you clean out your home,” said Dr. Douglas Zimmerman, president and CEO of VisionLink.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We opened ourselves up, invited communities, and created an expectation that asking for help in these spaces will result in real-life action. Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. As Robert Scoble pointed out, "It's not so much about technology but people."

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2022

A great example of this type of time-sensitive fundraising comes in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a wildfire or hurricane. Local community members or charitable individuals will work together to raise funds for those affected. Many times these funds are raised by an individual, not a charitable organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

She was one of the first patients to use video blogging through her nationally recognized YouTube channel to share her story and educate people about life with IBD. They are increasing grants to certified centers and chapters are investing more in local needs, caregiver programs and access to assisted technology.

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