Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. Citizen-Powered Response. Direct Content.

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

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.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 3, 2011

Public Interest Capitalism is his personal brand of social change. BRAC can use its tax-exempt dividends to fund public service projects related to bracNet’s wireless internet connectivity (or for other public purposes, as it decides). George is a financial mastermind with one foot in Asia and the other in California.

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VisionLink

APRIL 14, 2023

Multiple industries are represented at AAS, including Crisis/988, 211, Health Care, Public Health, Housing and Homelessness, Aging and Disabilities, and more. Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. And Visionlink, too--because making an impact requires a flexible solution that adapts to your community.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent.

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VisionLink

JULY 25, 2019

This is an annual event designed to bring together governmental disaster agencies, non governmental agencies, faith-based organizations and private sector providers who support disaster responders. Partnership day serves to familiarize everyone with the agency capabilities and technologies that are available when disasters strike.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

If you would like to check on currently open shelters you can visit the public view of the Shelter System at the Red Cross: Map of Open Shelters. Visionlink offers advanced, expertly-designed solutions including volunteer, gifts-in-kind, situational awareness, client intake, case management, and other modules for disaster response.

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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? Financial or service or both? › Public Sector. The second are those more involved in the public sector.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. It also lets you discover and donate to organizations involved in disaster response work, and find opportunities to volunteer. Apps for Disaster Planning.

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Disaster Hurricane Paypal eBook 58

CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. About Compassion Services International.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Many nonprofits also engaged in disaster relief efforts out of necessity, despite having no previous experience in relief work. .

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Disaster Response – Using satellite and weather data, countries will be able to better predict disasters. Using social media feeds, automated drone footage, and other data, responders will have faster data to better understand the scope and scale of a disaster. Any other areas?

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International Develop Help Disaster 71

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Donors want to help when disaster strikes, but they often don’t realize how long disaster recovery can really take. Donors often contribute toward disaster relief when the news of the disaster is fresh, but months or even years later, the recovery is still in progress and a variety of needs still require funding.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Project QUEST Impact Powered by: Program Management Human services Nonprofits Public agencies Coordinating social services Phoenix Family See how Phoenix Family chose Bonterra Program Management (formerly Social Solutions) to support their work.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

A case management tool is a software application designed to streamline and automate the process of managing caseloads, clients, and resources within public sector and nonprofit organizations. Bonterra Impact Management takes comprehensive measures to ensure that data is kept safe, confidential, and recoverable in the case of a disaster.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Deliver funds quickly and offload the administrative burden of managing payments with Bonterra’s Disbursements Service. Measure impact according to your company’s specific needs with drill down and self-service dashboard builder capabilities. Does Bonterra’s grants management software support international programs?

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Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

As the weeks pass, the disaster recovery is increasingly shifting out of the hands of professional first-responder organizations into the hands of the local NGO community. The nonprofit sector in Japan has a major role to play now in providing services and support to the devastated local communities. About TechSoup Japan.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Today is UNICEF’s birthday, marking 75 years of delivering critical services and creating safer and healthier environments for children and families around the world. Reimagine disaster spending. Take urgent action to protect children from climate change and slow the devastating rise in global temperatures. Martha Mackenzie.

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Children Impact Share Bangladesh 59

Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. and Sahana Foundation (which hosts a free open source disaster management system), have changed the way disaster relief is being done all over the world. Twitter uses hashtags.

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Disaster Digital Haiti Effective 61

Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Salvation Army is activating to provide displaced persons and others needing help with food, shelter, emotional and spiritual care, and other critical services. The fund will support a variety of evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services, as identified by partners on the ground in Maui.

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Hawaii Help Disaster Fund 52

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

They typically focus on social, political, environmental, and humanitarian objectives through advocacy, research and by providing services. Qualifying for tax-exempt status The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tax-exempt status to qualifying nonprofits under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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VisionLink

JUNE 1, 2015

As a public service, VisionLink, Connect First, Inc.​, United Way of Abilene, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center​ and Crisis Cleanup​ are sponsoring a free, multi-agency debris removal and muckout hotline for survivors of the recent severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma.

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VisionLink

MAY 8, 2012

Pleased to report that Ray, Rene, Joanne, and I are attending the annual conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) here in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the 20th annual conference, and befitting the theme, Mountains to Sea , VisionLink is proud to release its 50 State VOAD Community project.

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VisionLink

JUNE 24, 2014

The Strategic Advantage team at VisionLink concluded a three-day engagement in the Washington DC area last week — a significant convening of the top executives of public and private industry leaders in the fields of technology, social media, crisis management, multiple levels of federal government and academia.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Often when we talk about the cloud, we talk about the different services we can get in the cloud — for example Google Apps, Twitter, or Dropbox. What do you do?

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Disaster Japan Difference Application 50

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Global Impact acts as an advisor, intermediary, and implementing partner across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors.

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Haiti St. Louis Help Disaster 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes.

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Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

2-1-1, the phone number used by millions to access information about community services, is celebrated nation-wide today, February 11th. Nonprofits sharing 2-1-1 resource information are reducing data management costs, freeing up resources for client services. With 90% of the nation covered, are we done yet? Not nearly.

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Community Blended Analytics National 238

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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

As technology continues to advance, it’s high time we leverage it in the service of positive change. 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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AFP Blog

JANUARY 20, 2012

Google, World Bank use Map Maker to improve Africa's disaster response( - Internet-based applications and services ) : Innhold a- Google, World Bank use Map Maker to improve Africa's disaster response o Michael Malakata 19.01.2012 kl 18:33 | Computerworld Zambia By providing access to a Web-based community mapping tool and data, World Bank and Google (..)

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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. Funding is required to launch or refine the product/service and should fall outside of current organizational financing wherever possible. traditional funders or social impact investors may provide seed money.

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VisionLink

APRIL 21, 2015

is an educational organization dedicated to helping Denver Public School students. Jamie''s passions include working with children, education, disaster and humanitarian relief, poverty alleviation, and social services. as Mentor of the Month for April 2015! Denver Kids, Inc.

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Denver Mentoring Disaster Children 100

VisionLink

JULY 25, 2011

As required by AIRS certification for 2-1-1 call centers, certain categories of the Taxonomy can be flagged as inactive so that services cannot be posted to these categories. With a click, inactive categories can be activated and those posted services instantly become available to the staff, agency partners, and the public as appropriate.

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Taxonomy Management Module Disaster 100

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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