Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2013

In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. For more resources and products around disaster planning, check out TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery page. Image: aboyandhisbike.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Today the status of "disaster area" came home. Boulder and surrounding counties are federally declared disaster areas, impacted by days of heavy rain turned into flood waters. On this map you can find photos, real-time tweets, shelter locations, weather, road reports and more. You can find it at BoulderFlood2013.Communityos.org.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. and Sahana Foundation (which hosts a free open source disaster management system), have changed the way disaster relief is being done all over the world.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. How can we do that?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This edition of the App It Up project "Cool App Roundup" highlights different ways apps can be used in disaster, crisis, and emergency situations. Preparing for Disaster. The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps.

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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. What if we stopped thinking of the public as a liability and started empowering them to be valuable resources who can increase efficiency and make a real impact? . What if we could route the 9-1-1 type requests to the appropriate responders?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

First, we aimed to support organizations and social movements combatting racism that need to know where and how they can find the resources to fund their strategies and maximize their impact. and add them to the racial equity funding map. the racial equity funding map after we are able to process forthcoming 990 tax filings.?That

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Organizations are working tirelessly on the ground to provide clean water, first aid, food, and shelter to those impacted. We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. There's also a Google Crisis Map. Image: Philippine Red Cross.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2011

The people who are in most need of information about humanitarian disasters are the organized responders. Maps, helicopter overflights, satellite imagery, field reports from first responders, as well as phone calls and SMS messages from the general public. To continue in this direction, let’s look at how people use this information.

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

We continued to see groups whose issues were in the news in the final months of the year experience spikes in fundraising — whether they worked on disaster response to midwest tornados or responding to news coming out of the Supreme Court. Help us map the whole year in data. Others, not so much. In 2021, same. How about you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Map your network including who you will invite, how you will reach them and how much you will ask for. The top three causes are medical expenses (54%), disaster relief (12%), and education costs (12%). 67% donate in response to natural disasters. ? 63% donate to crowdfunding campaigns that benefit individuals.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Poor suffer digital deficit in disasters - Red Cross : In its annual World Disasters Report, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) charts the revolutionary impact of technology on humanitarian aid, but also explores the barriers to its adoption.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You will hear how philanthropy performed during past economic downturns and natural disasters, providing necessary context as we shape a prosperous path forward. . Here are a few tricks to help narrow your options to the sessions that will be the most impactful for your work: . This will help you pick your sessions.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

The team that maintains our Disaster Funding Map was adding COVID-19 funding to it. We created a special COVID-19 funding map. In the spirit of our organizational values of driven (“We make an impact in everything we do”) and accessible (“We ask, ‘How can we help?’ Our communications lead was developing messaging.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

The more detail you include in your fundraising plan template, the easier fundraising will be throughout the year because you’ll always know what to do next with no more guessing or DIY disasters. Start by mapping out what programs and services you plan to offer during the year. What will be the impact? How many will you serve?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

As disaster relief organizations scramble to understand the situation on the ground, desperate needs for emergency food, shelter, and medical care go unmet. Instead, what if technology could prevent some of the destruction and improve aid delivery after a disaster? What if it didn't have to be that way? Mobile technology solutions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

We’re reacting to the following claim: “Data collected using unbounded crowdsourcing (non-representative sampling) largely in the form of SMS from the disaster affected population in Port-au-Prince can predict, with surprisingly high accuracy and statistical significance, the location and extent of structural damage post-earthquake.”

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

provides the software to run the National Donations Management Network along with programmatic support for disaster relief domain expertise. What Can You Do to Help?

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

CyberGrants is another top corporate giving software solution that offers fully integrated tools for grants management, employee giving, volunteerism, disbursement, disaster relief, and more. Millie gives your company the opportunity to create a social impact program that’s easy to use, flexible, and budget-friendly.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. We love how Girls Who Code built an interactive map of the U.S. Save time on design and focus on showing your impact. DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI).

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Be as we have seen in events around the world, the revolution will be tweeted, photographed, mapped and posted to our status. Over the past few years, the use of social technologies during disaster response has become a central component to news and information delivery. “The revolution will not be televised.” Online Homebase.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

I’m here at NTEN’s 09NTC and am going to live blog Beth Kanter’s session on mapping your social media strategy to metrics. over time have gotten other metrics and impact from working on this goal. Below is the live blog or the archive of the live blog. Can’t wait!

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . Lean funders join with each other, community foundations, United Way, and others to meet a specific need for a few months, such as providing relief during Covid-19 or in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Company leaders, on the other hand, know the value of retaining employees, boosting their company’s reputation, and impacting their community. Consider the following statistics: Workplace giving has great potential for impact. Beyond impacting your community and employees, workplace giving can also boost your company’s brand!

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

" » Your Mobile Giving by State – Wendy Harman at the American Red Cross has posted a map and data about the funds donated via texting "Haiti" to 90999 to support the victims in the Haiti earthquake crisis. Submissions close January 22, 2010." " My favorite lesson? Design for People To Self Organize!

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Based on the data we were able to collect from news sources, funder websites, and from funders directly , we issued two reports with our partners at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to help the sector make sense of its collective response. At Candid, we’ve been tracking philanthropy’s response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

There is so much data coming in at a fast past, with 4,000 tweets per day – a number that skyrockets during a disaster. We also discussed that it would be useful to have a map or fuller array of case studies that illustrate how the data might be used for different interventions. Disaster work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2010

When a disaster of this magnitude strikes, our impulse is to help in some way. It's also helping all of us who feel helpless, nestled in our homes in the developed world, contribute to the cause and see immediate impact. Tweet from kateatyrownrisk. Here you will find opportunities to donate your tech skills to Haiti.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

Airbnb Social Impact Experiences. Airbnb, the online community for booking unique homes and travel experiences around the world, recently launche social impact experiences. If your nonprofit meets the eligibility criteria , hosting a social impact experience is free. What I Learned About Crime by Mapping It with Tableau.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

I did a post a few weeks ago on youth programs in TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map and decided I hadn’t covered this resource nearly enough. Our Local Impact Map. This time I wanted to feature NGOs around the world that are making a humanitarian impact internationally across several countries.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Pivots can make the difference between a successful session and disaster. These could done by one person or could be shared if mapped out in advance.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Bonus: See an overview of our Local Impact Map and see how you can get it for your nonprofit. Disaster Planning: What Organizations Need to Know to Protect Their Tech. Disasters are often the times that communities most rely on the nonprofit sector. Explore what you can build with Windows Azure! Lynn Van Housen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today! The Daily Green reported on its initial impact, when 11 were reported dead.) but I enjoy saying " I am only 20 ") I this is the best gift ever!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. The organizations get to do everything BUT drive: you are the vehicle, the gas, the map, the snacks even! Quite the opposite.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

Generator participants think collaboratively about obstacles and ways to accelerate their organization's impact. Range is a map-based app that shows where youth can get free summer meals. Caravan listens and identifies ways that technology can intervene. "It's really about getting them to talk and think aloud.

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