Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

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. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Why Social Media?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

" 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.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 29, 2011

The Red Cross opened more than 500 shelters, providing local assistance across the entire eastern seaboard. The impacted area from Hurricane Irene was larger than the European continent. The Shelter View App receives it''s information directly from the National Shelter System, deployed by VisionLink on its CommunityOS platform.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

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. H osting a virtual or local day of service? SeenIt Build?the?most?powerful?and?trustworthy?on

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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 Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

From local shelters all the way to national and international efforts, there are animal rights organizations of all shapes and sizes that benefit from text-to-give technology and mobile fundraising techniques in general. #4. Disaster relief. For times like those, mobile is really the most immediate way to raise money. #5.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. As part of HandsOn Connect’s commitment to Pledge 1% , the organization focuses on donating expertise to nonprofits involved in disaster deployments. Connect with her on LinkedIn , Medium , and Twitter.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Now, despite scary examples of hackers exploiting the cloud, if you run a very small organization with no IT staff and no one to help maintain local servers with regular updates, security patches, and upgrades, then the cloud may be the safest place for your data. How to Protect Your Data. Back Up Your Data Securely.

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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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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Partner with a Local Florist. Take Idea #1 to the next level and partner with local flower stores. Claiming the Day.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2006

She did a lot of work on the hurricane aftermath (she's an expert on hazardous waste, and a gazillion other things). They remind me a lot of Rod Beckstrom's ideas that I posted earlier about IT support following a disaster. Folks that have those skills getting connected with those that need them during a disaster.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2014

During my 4 years at both the local and national level, I worked on several disaster operations— from the house fire in the middle of the night to some of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit the US. What does disaster fundraising have to do with ALS? Send an introduction from the local chapter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So they got the whole nation covered, which is also cool. Was it a disaster, an natural disaster that happened that brought them on and they always give to that particular topic or in that particular month when we talk about that topic? So if you’re a disaster response organization, this is a toughie. It was huge.

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