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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Forum One

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It can also help predict who is at risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and mental health issues based on family and personal histories, test results, and even the way people speak. Disaster Response – Using satellite and weather data, countries will be able to better predict disasters. Any other areas?

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., and several issue- and location-specific Foundation Landscapes. The additional delays exacerbate this issue. Second, 990 data provides context.

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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. BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill? The American Red Cross is now looking into how best to give the public an increased role in disaster response.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

The most recent examples of Candid research using real-time data are the COVID-19 report , produced in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) , and updates via our blog about philanthropic funding in response to the Ukraine crisis. The data should not be assumed to be representative of all donors or all grants.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Build resilience to better prevent, respond to, and protect children from crises, including new approaches to end famines, protect children from climate change, and reimagine disaster spending: • Consign famine and food insecurity to history. Reimagine disaster spending. Redouble efforts to protect children in war. Martha Mackenzie.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. The responses were clear: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it should be an urgent priority for us all to act. Meet Our Salesforce.org Impact Lab Climate Action Experts.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2021

It might be a report issued by another company, a seminar on how to tackle thinking about a key material issue, or a question from a peer asking, “How do I get started?”. I literally don’t go a day without seeing something new pop into my inbox about Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Our latest whitepaper: Exploring ESG.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The interview focuses on the role of technology, social media, and Apps relating to disaster response and community services. The key points are simply that moving forward, both day-to-day and emergency services are best delivered with the general public as part of a more comprehensive flow of information. It''s a two - way street.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, Candid publishes regular reports on relevant sector issues , such as the Advancing Human Rights report , Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report , and Philanthropy and Covid-19 report. Candid moves quickly to provide information on emerging issues with its rapid response sites.

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Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Should our nonprofit address these issues? Do our supporters want to hear from us about these issues? Your crisis communication plan’s purpose is to guide your organization’s public communication in response to an event that could negatively impact your organization. Should we still ask for donations?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. .

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

The diversity provided by having different types of nonprofit organizations ensures a more inclusive approach to addressing social, cultural, environmental, and educational issues. This type of nonprofit often works in poverty alleviation, healthcare, education, and disaster relief.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Right now, many hundreds of call operators across the nation are answering requests for assistance about housing, food, legal issues, family support, health care, jobs and schooling and much more. 2-1-1, the phone number used by millions to access information about community services, is celebrated nation-wide today, February 11th.

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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Are they battling a health issue? Were they impacted by a major natural disaster? Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. Conflict: What is your character struggling with? Do they need help with housing?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Fearing the sky was falling, they thought people would hunker down and fundraising would be a disaster. In terms of issue area, giving to: Public-society benefit organizations grew 15.7% (14.3% Moving donors from their first gift to their second continues to be a chronic issue for the sector. adjusted for inflation).

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Grant coding by issue area and beneficiary group. The patterns behind Scott’s grantmaking are much clearer when it comes to issue area and beneficiary group. The leading issue category is health, followed by “public safety,” which includes funding focused on disasters. This figure excludes Easterseals.).

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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. Here is what we see in these funders’ grants data: .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 27, 2011

Tan and Public Allies Arizona alumna Angela Soliz. Chrysler ran into this issue earlier this year when an outsourced employee made a really unfortunate Twitter update on their official account. The blogger, Katie Hawkes, had written this post encouraging our audience to be optimistic about volunteering.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Businesses cannot remain offstage, with 68% respondents declaring CEOs should step in when the government does not fix societal problems, and must lead with action on issues like sustainability.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

The way we engage in public dialogue, coordinate, solve problems—all of it is shifting. " The US will use Twitter and Facebook to issue terror alerts – "The U.S. Rapid advances in digital media and technology are changing how we connect to information and each other. New networks are emerging everywhere.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Nonprofits will see a rise in need stemming from people on the margins of the disaster recovery response. In looking at the problem from the perspective of smaller nonprofits serving high needs communities with growing multifaceted issues, sustainability becomes even more daunting.

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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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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Last year, I wrote a piece for Blackbaud’s “CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead” eBook that took a closer look at the rise in employee engagement around social and environmental issues. These new stands may be voiced at the CEO level, but they are quite often in response to issues brought forward by employees.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. When we can look at numbers immediately after a disaster, it gives us a unique perspective.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some things certainly are devastating, including, but not limited to, natural disasters. Recently, it seems to be on the rise again, particularly among organizations that are not focused on disability issues but are attempting to be more inclusive. Read more about this word to avoid in her blog post. Low-level donors/major donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

Pledges work really well in urgent situations, like fundraising for natural disaster relief. If there is an upcoming affinity month, ongoing issue in your community or upcoming legislation related to your mission, you could start a pledge campaign via text-to-give , using that event to create a sense of urgency. Type of campaigns.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

It heart breaking to read and see photos of the human crisis in Katmandu (and historic national landmarks in rubble ) and on Everest, but even more to read accounts of the great challenges facing aid workers to reach the rural areas. As the need for donations continues, the public attention starts to wane, so does donor interest.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

All ideas will be assembled and shared in a public idea packet once the winners are announced. Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster. You only need an idea – even if you don’t know the technical solution for implementing.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities. and issues of importance to the sector.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. Data for Public Service Delivery. It harnesses locally based solutions to decrease the effects of disasters and rehabilitate communities in disaster-prone areas.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

DREAM also hosts its annual report on Issu, a great third-party platform for a well-designed digital reading experience. National Public Radio (NPR). NPR (National Public Radio) does an excellent job of making their annual report relevant. ICA Fund Good Jobs. Click here to learn more about our Inclusivity Tool!

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2021

Projecting obstacles, such as low audience engagement or slowed internal approval processes, makes issues easier, and causes less interruption in your process. Risk planning is particularly helpful when working with audiences who have been highly affected by the pandemic, such as public health officials and healthcare professionals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During the COP26 meetings, the Malala Fund presented its Gender-Equal Green Learning Agenda , which recommends leaders use education as a powerful tool to address the climate crisis by adding climate issues to all school curriculums and vocational training. NOAA-produced climate science into U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

By placing players squarely in the middle of the issues at-hand, games for social impact allow them to experience the nuances of these challenges in a way that is often as transformative and it is informative. Kennedy (EMK) Institute to support it in educating the public about U.S. ” Senate Immersion Module.

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