Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

I thought it would be interesting to look at some recent examples of emerging technology for disaster relief in action. Earlier this year, I attended an event organized by the Red Cross to brainstorm and develop ideas surrounding emerging technology and disaster relief. TechSoup Resources for Disaster Planning and Recovery.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Simultaneously, I was struggling with burnout related to work-life imbalance and feeling overwhelmed by all the digital technology in my personal life and professional work.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We opened ourselves up, invited communities, and created an expectation that asking for help in these spaces will result in real-life action. Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. The first people to respond during a disaster are not usually trained responders or other professionals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

One talked about species extinction, and the other talked about the prevalence of natural disasters. The one talking about natural disasters was responsible for 80% of your donors, and 10% of those donors went on to become regular givers when you asked them 2 weeks later. How to bring it all to life. Need a tracked link?

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Family, friends, the American Red Cross, and the field of disaster relief lost an amazing man this past weekend. From VisionLink''s perspective, Michael was unusually able to transfer and communicate operational vision to guide our technical work in support of the Red Cross and disaster relief overall. Cheers to his life.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

We partner with hundreds of reservation-based programs, improving quality of life for 250,000 Native elders, families, and children each year. . PWNA provided $8,000 in disaster relief funding to heat the center so that Crow Creek tribal schoolteachers could tutor students. Building relationships for smarter grantmaking .

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Donor and Fundraising Solutions Supporter Engagement Solutions Program Management Solutions Corporate Social Responsibility Solutions Life Sciences Solutions Leave this field blank Restart quiz I have questions What are you looking to learn more about? Nonprofit Foundation Corporation Public Sector What are you looking for Select.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Make a Wish America : Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The Nature Conservancy : To conserve the land and waters on which all life depends. ASPCA : To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

A quick text, and your supporters have done their part in bringing your non-profit’s goals to life. Disaster Relief Efforts In times of natural disasters or emergencies, nonprofits can quickly rally support using text-to-give as a rapid response tool for gathering donations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our employees nominated more than 60 organizations and our selection committee chose five organizations that reflect the rest of our core values , lift up underserved communities, and support those impacted by recent natural disasters. Each will receive $5000. For Equity , we chose Trinity Haven (Indy).

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Of course there’s still the fun and frivolous uses, but more and more we are seeing the technology entering the realm of life-saving pursuits, strategic military and industrial applications, and so much more, to the point where entire niche markets are being spawned that leverage these flying machines for big business.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Dynamics of Donation Drives Inclusivity and Empowerment At its core, a donation drive fosters inclusivity, inviting people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life to participate. It empowers individuals to be part of something greater than themselves, channeling their collective energy towards positive change.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2021

Regional situation, like a natural disaster or widespread unrest? In real life, that looked like appeals that asked donors to give in support of their work instead of asking them to give to support the nonprofit through the pandemic. Focus on how donors will help real-life people! What’s happening?

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Just this week, Points of Light released its Civic Life Today: A look at American Civic Engagement Amid a Global Pandemic report, which states that: Prior to the pandemic, voting and donations to nonprofits were the primary ways people participated in civic life. Today, people believe civic action is more important than ever before.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

More than 400 disaster relief agencies, making up the nation''s first and largest partnership of independent relief organizations, uses VisionLink technology to support their work. Born of the lessons from 9/11, the Coordinated Assistance Network helps disaster survivors gain access to coordinated and coherent support services.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 12, 2012

Real Time Charitable Giving | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project : Yet while their initial contribution often involved little deliberation, 43% of these donors encouraged their friends or family members to give to the campaign as well.

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Everyaction

JUNE 20, 2018

Refugees International ’s website, there are currently over 65 million people across the world who are displaced by war, conflict and persecution, and tens of millions more who have been displaced by climate events and natural disasters. Refugees International was founded in 1979 as a citizens’ movement to protect Indochinese refugees.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

It’s really no different than real life in that people want to get to know who you are, what you stand for, how you’re changing the world and what they can get by connecting with you. Or you may want to find individuals who are talking about the events around the world where disaster relief is needed.

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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. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

I’ll start with myself: I’ve been working for nearly 30 years in the nonprofit sector, and I have struggled with anxiety my entire life. These real life heroes are giving of themselves to provide hope to people who need it the most. Let’s talk about nonprofits and mental health. They are living examples of courage.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises around the world by supporting refugees and communities affected by violence and disaster. Donate Life America. Donate Life America helps Americans easily register to be an organ donor. Full disclosure: Donate Life America is a client of Whole Whale.).

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2022

Bloomerang ended 2021 by announcing donations totalling $25,000 to five nonprofits that reflect company core values, lift up underserved communities, and support those impacted by recent natural disasters. Learn more about career opportunities at Bloomerang. The post Bloomerang Helps Nonprofits Raise $8.1B

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2018

"They do something every day that puts them on a course for the things they want in life." "As In the book, Weidel presents a step-by-step process that you can apply to your life, career and in your business. If you don't go for what you want, you'll get whatever life hands you. It defines Serial Winners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The actual giving experience for recurring donors is often better too, since the organization needs to work for the repeat support each month (not dissimilar to other subscription services in your life). In 2020, we continued to see the lines blur between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and we expect this to continue into 2021.

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Classy

AUGUST 17, 2021

All donations are currently being routed to provide immediate support, which is a natural extension of Hope for Haiti’s mission to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children. Photo featured on the Hope for Haiti website. Get real-time updates on social media: Instagram: @hopeforhaiti . Facebook: Hope for Haiti.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

Colleague Brian Reich said he would like to see a networked approach to the disaster relief , “A few respond quickly and raise funds, others use the awareness that comes from a disaster to educate, over time you have others who focus on keeping people connected as new issues arrive. 49-51 (What Does Success Look Like?).”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 11, 2022

Save the Children focuses on responding quickly with life-saving humanitarian aid to children who are fleeing their homes and, in the process, are exposed to injury, hunger, and freezing temperatures. Save the Children : When crises happen, like this one in Ukraine, children are undoubtedly the most vulnerable.

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See3

JANUARY 12, 2012

Change the world, one video at a time.Solid Women | 3:56 Fonkoze By passing the familiar, moribund impression of Haiti as devastated country in the wake of a natural disaster (two years ago this day), this video presents the stories of five women rebuilding their life and community.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2017

"They do something every day that puts them on a course for the things they want in life." "As In the book, Weidel presents a step-by-step process that you can apply to your life, career and in your business. If you don't go for what you want, you'll get whatever life hands you. It defines Serial Winners.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 13, 2019

Life, however, can sometimes interfere with that. When disaster strikes , you need to have a plan in place so you and your employees can recover with as little damage as possible. While you may feel a little hesitant to admit to your supporters that you’re financially struggling, being transparent could save your organization’s life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2017

"They do something every day that puts them on a course for the things they want in life." "As In the book, Weidel presents a step-by-step process that you can apply to your life, career and in your business. If you don't go for what you want, you'll get whatever life hands you. It defines Serial Winners.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 15, 2015

I love when my life and my work collide. As a corporate social responsibility professional working in philanthropy and volunteerism every day, nonprofits, their leaders and the work they do are a huge part of my life. It’s not unusual, especially in the community where I live, for these very same people to be friends and colleagues.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Are we doing enough on the front end to prevent personal and professional disasters from happening? Craig is a refugee and human rights ambassador with Amnesty International, where he works in the sphere of social justice through programs with refugee and indigenous children, using soccer to provide life opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

We took care of it.&# The Red Cross managed to turn a PR disaster into a fundraising opportunity. Thinking quickly, they did disaster recovery on the rogue Tweet. You can’t hide or not respond : The Red Cross is an organization that deals with life-changing disasters. What is your takeaway from this mistake?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 25, 2017

"They do something every day that puts them on a course for the things they want in life." "As In the book, Weidel presents a step-by-step process that you can apply to your life, career and in your business. If you don't go for what you want, you'll get whatever life hands you. It defines Serial Winners.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2016

"They do something every day that puts them on a course for the things they want in life." "As In the book, Weidel presents a step-by-step process that you can apply to your life, career and in your business. If you don't go for what you want, you'll get whatever life hands you. It defines Serial Winners.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2019

Before Public Allies I was working as a program manager for an environmental & infrastructure company in the disaster management sector. I reached a pinnacle point in my life, where I felt empty in the midst of being busy and full of tasks.

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