sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. They can appoint an in-house team to lead the effort.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 28, 2019

Visionlink is proud to support the work of National VOAD's Project Comeback in Texas with our multi-agency Disaster Case Management solution, helping more than 700 case managers from 14 nonprofit partners assist more than 12,000 households.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

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. They have a team of volunteers in Puerto Rico. . Where should be donate? Local Charities.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When disasters strike, it’s comforting to know there are people on their way to help. Government agencies are often dispatched to address disasters, but so are many disaster relief nonprofits who lend a hand alongside governmental relief efforts. Fundraise for disaster relief nonprofits. Donate funds.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

7, 2015 – From now through October 31st, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ), Humanity Road ( www.HumanityRoad.org ), and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the South Carolina floods.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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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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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2020

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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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

VisionLink is honored to welcome yet another resident specialist to our ever-growing VisionLink team. As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. Prior to moving to VisionLink , Aaron was also General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for Identity Finder.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving. The Surprising Truth About Disaster Donor Fatigue – guest post by Alson Carlman, Global Giving. in 2017) and disaster projects ($1.7M

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Companies Are Prioritizing Disaster Relief and Crisis Response. In a recent study, corporate giving efforts accounted for $405 million in contributions related to disaster relief. At the very least, they can introduce your nonprofit’s fundraising team to their company’s leadership to start the conversation.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Supporting nonprofits in their hurricane relief efforts helps tremendously with the relief effort. On August 14 th , a 7.2

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and we’ve already got our first tropical depression in the Atlantic. After working at the Red Cross for nearly 4 years, I learned a long time ago that real disasters aren’t always the ones you see coming. Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? What’s your plan?

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Classy

AUGUST 17, 2021

With the assistance they receive from donors, their team will also be providing emergency medical assistance, food, water, and shelter to those working on long-term recovery efforts in Haiti. Photo provided directly by the CORE team. Their team lives and works in the communities as Haitian doctors, nurses, and program managers.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. The American Red Cross is now looking into how best to give the public an increased role in disaster response. BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. A team of four Google Fellows developed Delphi (named after the ancient Greek shrine that was home to an oracle who could predict the future) over the span of six months.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

What about Hurricane Sandy? Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game. Giving to disasters does not take away from other nonprofit causes. Disaster giving has provided some temporary relief to the situation. Is it the economy?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. Oxfam International's disaster relief teams are assessing the extent of the damage in the Philippines and deploying water and sanitation materials. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Often virtual events don’t elicit the same emotional connection as when a team come s together for in-person service. Right now, less than 2% of corporate investment in disaster goes to mitigation and resiliency – nearly all support goes towards immediate relief.* hours of community service.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Jake Wood , author of, Take Command , weaves together hard-learned lessons in leadership and teamwork from his experiences in college football , as a former Marine sniper and as cofounder and CEO of Team Rubicon -- a disaster relief organization that unites military veterans with first responders deployed to areas hit by natural disasters.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

In short, we were caught in a hurricane of uncertainty. It’s simple, non-invasive, and COVID/disaster response-friendly! It must be clean, easy to understand, and understood by your entire team. Initiatives were drastically altered or put on hold. But even storms can bring prosperity. Data Culture: Cultivate A Data-Driven Staff.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

The team at the 40-year old food bank, which serves 34 North Carolina counties, were financially empowered by this to pivot their operations early and manage evolving needs brought on by the pandemic. Experience responding to natural disasters helped them form a crisis blueprint.

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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. Emergency relief Emergency or disaster relief volunteers come into play after a major, devastating event, such as an earthquake or hurricane.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Have your students team up with their friends and go head-to-head for some friendly competition.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Leads a team of over 200 to advance Dr. Jane Goodall’s vision and the mission of JGI. Responsible for a team of over 300 focused on building out diverse revenue portfolios and driving improved health outcomes for mothers and babies . Leads World Central Kitchen’s emergency and disaster relief efforts and long-term impact projects .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2007

Teresa Crawford (a Dirk Award Winner in 2002) is working with Humaninet to develop the vertical track on Disaster Management/Humanitarian Assistance at the Nonprofit Software Development Summit. Here's a description that Teresa sent me: It has been over two years since the Indian Ocean tsunami, and 16 months since Hurricane Katrina.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Over the past week though, there have been little glimpses of happiness amid the disasters, scandals and economic bad news - stories about the CNN Heroes: Ordinary People Extraordinary Impact. Liz McCartney "Dedicated to helping Hurricane Katrina survivors in St. I started watching a lot of CNN before the election. Her nonprofit St.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Lisa Tacker and her team at Two Ten Footwear Foundation , a charitable foundation based near Boston, were scrambling. This wasn’t Tacker’s first go at responding to a disaster. That changed after the pandemic when Tacker and her team streamlined their tech systems for more efficiency. “In Everyone on the island suffered a loss.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2010

The past 36 hours have been crucial for disaster relief organizations across the world as they reach out to supporters requesting donations, volunteers and general support for the efforts to help Haitians in need. Particularly note any past work in Haiti or any teams already on the ground. Author: Molly Brooksbank.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” And again, we have a second webinar coming up on October 22 nd , also with the Tech Impact team, about taking your finance office even more virtual, which is something that so many of our participants have been trying to do. Jeanne Bell: All right.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Chairman of DATA to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. Give a copy of Love Letters from the South , a beautiful photography book that pays tribute to all those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Data centers from big companies like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google, and so on have redundant backup systems for emergencies, they have teams of people around the world ensuring updates and patches are done, and they're working hard to fight back against any vulnerabilities that hackers may try to exploit. Back Up Your Data Securely.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

To make ends meet, artists would sometimes team up as a studio — helping each other come up with ideas, chipping in when someone was in danger of missing a deadline, teaching each other tips and tricks. And we are bracing for yet another intense, potentially deadly hurricane season. Water levels are rising. The heat is overwhelming.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

No longer able to gather folks together for a shared meal, they pivoted to a Cook-and-Collect takeaway service to continue providing hot, nutritious meals created by volunteer teams. Foodcycle worked with the team at HandsOn Connect to launch their virtual check-in and chat service, where volunteers call guests for a “weekly natter”.

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Alternately, if you can foresee circumstances where you would want to support crisis calls, homeless intake, elderly services, disaster relief, and other family service programs (through your own offices or through partner agencies), then you are looking for a software solution that is designed to support multi-purpose, multi-partner use.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2017

When there was a flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster, people made a conscious decision to give to causes that were there to help others in need. The devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami was an important tipping point as it was the first significant spike in online giving immediately following a disaster.

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