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Change Management for Grantmakers: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Journey to Better Grantmaking

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In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships.

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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations

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Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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Disaster Preparedness: The Math Behind How & Why You Should Invest

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As we enter the beginning of disaster season, it can’t help but feel like we have already been in disaster season all year long. And while no one can predict when or where a disaster will occur, data continues to back being prepared over-responding after the fact. Educate Your People on Disaster Preparedness.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

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When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. When a major event happens, such as the pandemic, wars, or natural disasters, they make a decision for the donor that this is the wrong time to be asked for a gift. What has Research Shown About Why Donors Give?

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Resilience Rides the Waves of Disruption

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A global biological disaster was unique in our current experience. Microsoft revolutionized the software industry, and I was laid off. There was no working partnership with industry and public health. Now that “disruption” is a business catchphrase, is “resilience” an equally common term in your professional vocabulary?

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Finding the Right Nonprofit Partner Before Disaster Strikes

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When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? There are typically two kinds of nonprofit organizations that assist in local disaster relief and resiliency.

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Resources & Support for Japan Earthquake

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For official updates on the nuclear reactors in Japan, go to International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA ; the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, NISA ; and to the Tokyo Electric Power Company for a list of regular updates. For general information on recent disasters, go to the RedCross Newsroom or to main FEMA site.

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