Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Contrary to popular assumption, these indicators can give you a fuller picture of an organization’s performance than just focusing on what percentage of its budget is dedicated to overhead costs (also known as overhead ratio). Make a true impact by giving with your head as well as your heart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. The tools allows them to take a data-driven approach that provides a more comprehensive picture of who needs the aid the most. In general terms, Philanthropic advising usually consists of identifying: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

2) The Mexican data from the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report paints a picture of the average individual donor in Mexico: She is under the age of 45, gives in micro-amounts ($100 USD annually), and most likely to be politically centrist-to-liberal. 78% donate in response to natural disasters. ?

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Adding Gen Z’s perspective to the picture To put today’s expert advice to the test, we created a short survey that asked Gen Z about their use of social media as it relates to philanthropy. When asked what would inspire trust in a nonprofit, 52% of respondents mentioned “evidence of impact,” and 44% cited “reliable reviews/trusted sources.”

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time. . Applying this broader definition of racial equity to the full set of grants on Candid’s racial equity site yields a more complete picture of how this funding has grown over the past decade. .

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2011

Convio acquired StrategicOne earlier this year, and they have done significant analytics on disaster donations with some hefty data sets to look at, so Katie Beth had some excellent suggestions. A disaster happened and an organization receives a sudden, spontaneous burst of giving. How do you approach analyzing that kind of response?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

That might look like sharing a picture from a concert, while you are still at the concert. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Social media is one of the most tangible examples of the real time web. . We want to share while we are doing and have people respond immediately.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This is the data set we, and others, use to derive information about trends in grantmaking, such as on racial justice in education or funding for disasters. Funders can contact us at egrants@candid.org to learn how to contribute data to provide a clearer picture of what’s being funded and by whom.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

So make sure to take advantage of all the profile space you have by adding a picture, putting up information about your organization, providing links back to your website and so on. 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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 27, 2011

Pictured: Travis "Sweet Tooth" Butterfield. We're extremely respectful of one another, and we get along like fuzzy critters in a Disney movie. Nothing particularly controversial happens, except when someone eats the last Reese's cup in the candy jar.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Between ongoing health crises ; disasters both natural and human-caused ; and, yes, the upcoming midterm elections, folks are engaged—and it’s now more important than ever for nonprofits to elevate supporter voices. Overcome barriers to connect with supporters.

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Whole Whale

MAY 17, 2023

They’re looking at the big picture, the potential of AI to help us understand our constituents better, improve our operations, and ultimately serve our mission more effectively. In order to better respond to disasters and serve stakeholders they have evolved for over a century. They’ll do it again.

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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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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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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Over the past few years, the use of social technologies during disaster response has become a central component to news and information delivery. Invite everyone to join the movement by sharing pictures, stories, and signs to spread your message (try Flickr or Tumblr ). Online Homebase.

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Care2

MARCH 8, 2012

The American Red Cross Digital Operations Center is the first instance of a social media listening and command center in a disaster response organization. states and killed more than 30 people represented the first time that significant disaster event data was harnessed in the command center.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth. For sensitive data, ensure it’s protected across systems.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 10, 2011

Selection bias was one of Patrick's core scientific topics: the tendency of humans to believe that the information they get represents the big picture. If the groups we're working with don't succeed, then we don't succeed. One hypothetical example of this issue that came up in the meeting was SMS traffic after a large earthquake and tsunami.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. They draw from an archive of videos and pictures to insert in the series that they also make available to their members. Feeding America’s mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

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. 2) Offering Networking and Education . This mapping exercise helps funders meet unmet or underfunded needs and populations. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Technology in Times of Disaster which features Geoff Livingston, Wendy Harman from the Red Cross, and George Durham as well as representatives from Nethope and Ushahadi (disclosure – I’m a board member). Worst Practices: An experiment in failure-friendliness and peer learning. Are you the picture taker??? Serenity Now!:

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 23, 2014

Use pictures, videos and stories to illustrate the great work you are doing. This is where posting pictures and videos, and featuring stories in general on social media becomes important to your mission. Post stories, pictures, make videos and feature the benefits you’ve helped to create. So, what does this mean for nonprofits?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2017

Slacktivism typically means taking to social media and encompasses things like retweeting words of hope after a national disaster or liking a charity’s Facebook page—as the study implies—but can also include non-digital actions like wearing a ribbon on your shirt to bring awareness. Slacktivism in the real world. Lack of skin in the game.

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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. What were you doing before you enrolled in Public Allies? What drew you to Public Allies? Iyamidé May is part of Public Allies' Class 13. She was placed at Experience Matters.

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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. What were you doing before you enrolled in Public Allies? What drew you to Public Allies? Iyamidé May is part of Public Allies' Class 13. She was placed at Experience Matters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The Facebook group in particular allowed for immediate interaction, and we saw participants share a range of things from their “thank you” videos for donors to a picture from an in-person Giving Day event, that helped thank people who gave. To meet people where they already are, we created a Facebook group and wiki site to share information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. Keep them brief, include a quote or two from the person being highlighted, and definitely add his picture.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2019

We knew then that the many shakeups of widening political rifts, natural disasters, and increased civic engagement would have long-lasting effects that would be seen throughout 2018. And the picture looks bright. Now, as we enter a new year, the 2018 Charitable Giving Report provides us with our first data-backed view of the trends.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The nonprofit lets the impact stand on its own on certain pages – no pictures, very little language, and lots of white space. The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises around the world by supporting refugees and communities affected by violence and disaster. Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. 2) Does it have design elements that tell a story with words and pictures? (3) Giving in the U.S. has hovered around 2% of GDP ever since it began being measured post W.W.II. Some say humans are wired this way.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Give constituents and the public a clearer picture of how donations are utilized. Disaster response. Keep track of volunteer activities (what they do and when they do it). Create a publicly searchable database for grant management to establish accountability. One click to display the details of each grant from the result page.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

SF Heroes is a disaster preparedness iPhone app for the San Francisco area created for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. The more you learn about disaster preparedness, the more badges and points you can earn to become the ultimate San Francisco hero.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 28, 2017

Some things you can do to thank your volunteers include showing them the bigger picture if they’re working on mundane tasks, feeding them (because who doesn’t love free food?) It’s simple and oh, so effective. Saying thank you doesn’t always have to look the same, either. or publicly thanking them on social media.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

“NGOs are trying to do a better job of telling a fuller narrative about what’s involved in disaster relief.” ” – Bob Ottenhoff, President and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. “It’s not enough to say we want another picture or exhibit. Donors want to know our impact on the community.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. Keep them brief, include a quote or two from the person being highlighted, and definitely add his picture.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

The App It Up project also rounded up cool apps for nonprofits and libraries in various categories, including: Disaster and Emergency Response. Picture: Jim Trottier. For libraries, see ACRL's mobile applications for learning , the Top 30 iPhone apps for libraries , and the YALSA blog for youth-oriented apps. Green Apps.

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