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New data for strategic disaster philanthropy 

Candid

For the next 700 words, I invite you to remember the disaster events that occurred in 2019, just months before the pandemic outbreak. . In 2019, millions of people around the world were affected by disasters and humanitarian crises. Foundations and public charities funded $352 million for disasters and humanitarian crises. .

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3 Ways Your Company Can Quickly Help Others After Disasters

Givinga

It’s no question that purpose is profitable; the research shows that consumers reward brands actively engaged in supporting meaningful causes. The post 3 Ways Your Company Can Quickly Help Others After Disasters first appeared on Givinga.

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Rapid Employee Relief in Disasters: How companies can provide timely and compassionate support to employees in their time of need

sgEngage

When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Disaster relief organizations understand that needs begin before the storm arrives, through evacuation orders, and last until homes are rebuilt or are safe to inhabit. They can appoint an in-house team to lead the effort.

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Disaster Fundraising, Dressing Up That Dog, Serious Questions and More

Wild Apricot

Here are 5 fresh links we've bookmarked on Apricot Jam this week - from tips on fundraising after a disaster, to dressing up boring news to the fate of associations.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

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. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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The Value of Volunteers

VisionLink

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. Fun question: Which president signed the proclamation that established National Volunteer Week? It's National Volunteer Week! percent) than men (23.2

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Here are 2 questions to help guide your decision making about the tone of your messages 1. What’s your timeframe and goal? Do you need revenue short term?

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