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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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

"We're a community space; we're here for everyone, and our services and resources are free of charge." " Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The details of your stewardship strategy will depend on things like your donors’ interests and your resources. During certain moments – such as natural disasters – they quickly pivot planned content to be more contextual and reflect new priorities. Deciding how to handle donor recognition on social media is a complex exercise.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

The nonprofit sector is a broad community of organisations focused on everything from cultural heritage to social housing, from publishing to disaster relief, and while responding to the climate crisis is now a priority we all share, many organisations are still only beginning their sustainability journey. The Impact for Grantees.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Assisting the American Red Cross, VisionLink''s Community Operating System is being used to deploy a real-time national map for this Winter Storm. The view includes FEMA boundaries, open disaster shelters, social media hash tags specific to the Winter Storm, and other relevant information. VisionLink is a formal partner of NVOAD.

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Map Social Media Media Disaster 100

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. The Feeding America National Organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation support.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Foundations are discovering that they cannot address immediate disasters or address long-term systems change without finding creative ways to combine their resources and build true partnerships with government, business, donors, and nonprofits. Why Collaborate? When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear.

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Collaboration Foundation New Hampshire Government 82

VisionLink

MARCH 11, 2010

This partnership focuses on powerful client management tools, including a shared disaster client and resource information database, working across nonprofit and faith-based organizations in the ten county area around San Francisco. We wanted to congratulate the staff and partners of Bay Area CAN for a successful launch last week!

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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 Foster, a former Australia National Football Team captain who played 29 times for Australia, led an international campaign to free a young Bahraini footballer and refugee, Hakeem al-Araibi, from a Thai prison.

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Collaboration Effective Australia Global 122

EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Founded by the United Nations , WHD advocates for the "safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises.". Since its founding, the organization’s strategic grantmaking initiatives have directly funded more than $104 million to local communities.

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VisionLink

MAY 2, 2011

Relief agencies such as the American Red Cross are responding with significant resources. The National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster have engaged (and we are standing up a site for their work in Alabama), as are the members of the Coordinated Assistance Network. They depend on donations, which you can contribute here.

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Alabama Disaster Map News 100

EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

But no matter how your nonprofit is doing good in our world, there will always be ways your work and mission are affected by legislation, policies, and local and national events, which means there will always be reasons to make your voice heard. Building stronger supporter connections—even in economic uncertainty.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. National Donations Management Network D.C. Washington, D.C.)

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Hurricane New York City New Jersey Disaster 53

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Nonprofits will see a rise in need stemming from people on the margins of the disaster recovery response. Most nonprofits are small, and community-based, serving local needs with over 90% spending less than $1 million annually. Understand the financial resources needed to engage in a social enterprise approach.

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Social Model Nonprofit Fund 98

Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. H osting a virtual or local day of service? SeenIt Build?the?most?powerful?and?trustworthy?on

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Alternative Virtual Volunteer Disaster 39

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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Hurricane Social Media Media Disaster 80

VisionLink

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

We have released an updated version of our auto-update solution to ensure that the categories through which you manage your resource directory are aligned with the ever improving AIRS taxonomy. We were the first to endorse and implement the AIRS Resource Exchange standard (to allow the exchange of resource data between systems).

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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. According to the Guardian , the 7.8-magnitude

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2015

We've compiled a list of resources to help you support these efforts. Here are some ways to give: Charity Navigator compiled a list of vetted charities that are helping with relief efforts and allow donors to designate their donations specifically for this disaster. TechSoup Resources. Another Way to Help. spanhidden.

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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. Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities.

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History Benefit Guide United States 92

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

We are particularly pleased to support those partnerships that weave 2-1-1 operations into a more holistic effort, such as when integrated with elder care, homeless management, or disaster response. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community. With approximately 1.5

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics at The Urban Institute, 2013 saw $1.74 Even in states where the amount of people with high-speed internet access is lower than the national average, at least 62.3 Fundraising is an undeniable part of the nonprofit sector, particularly for 501(c)(3) public charities.

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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. It harnesses locally based solutions to decrease the effects of disasters and rehabilitate communities in disaster-prone areas. It was originally published on NetSquared.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Your nonprofit’s mission is likely the same as it was when your organization began; to make an impact and to effect change, whether locally, nationally or globally. You’ll be able to free up internal resources and worry less about what to do if disaster strikes when a server dies.

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Change Organization Disaster Consultant 55

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Those of us in developed nations are fortunate in some ways that great amounts of data are available -- data about our people, places, and activities. But for many people in the world, especially in developing nations, the data simply isn't available. Maps Of The People, By The People, For The People - Map Kibera.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 73

Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2018

According to the 2017 Giving Report by Blackbaud Institute , the landscape of philanthropy has changed dramatically in the past year due to political divides and natural disasters. Modern technology allows corporations to deploy virtual food drives and help employees support their local food bank in a streamlined way.

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Technology Fundraising Local Disaster 29

VisionLink

JANUARY 16, 2010

International Medical Corps is assembling a team of first responders and resources to provide lifesaving medical care and other emergency services to survivors of the earthquake. United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is the UN''s humanitarian fund responding to emergencies like the earthquake in Haiti. .

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Haiti North America Children Disaster 100

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Those of us in developed nations are fortunate in some ways that great amounts of data are available -- data about our people, places, and activities. But for many people in the world, especially in developing nations, the data simply isn't available. Maps Of The People, By The People, For The People - Map Kibera.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

As Michelle DiSabato observed in “Measurement Fundamentals: Getting Started”, the “new giver” (whether that be an employee participating in a matching program, a millennial considering a donor-advised fund, or a potential partner) asks more questions about changes in behavior or a condition as a result of funding or other provided resources.

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Organization Disaster Boston Blackbaud 26

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. Determine your organizational resources and identify any tools lacking to ensure adequate funds management.

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Government Fund Local Report 89

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Now, despite scary examples of hackers exploiting the cloud, if you run a very small organization with no IT staff and no one to help maintain local servers with regular updates, security patches, and upgrades, then the cloud may be the safest place for your data. How to Protect Your Data. Back Up Your Data Securely.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

In the last few years, national and international nonprofits have begun to adopt it as another channel that donors can use to contribute. Bitcoin's instant transfers can make an immediate difference in funding the efforts of nonprofits with very time-sensitive missions, such as disaster relief. " Quick Donations.

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Adopt Nonprofit Blackberry Donation 36

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Communities of practice often include practitioners from the public, private and nonprofit sectors – all actively developing shared resources, best practices, and tools to solve some of society’s toughest challenges. These groups bring together cross-sector leaders to develop talent, improve performance, and deepen community impact.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (See Chapter 2, "Documentation and Your Master Key," and Chapter 3, "Remote and Local Backup."

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (See Chapter 2, "Documentation and Your Master Key," and Chapter 3, "Remote and Local Backup."

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