VisionLink

MARCH 4, 2019

Thousands of volunteers have offered to assist in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. We are honored that Visionlink, as a corporate partner, has been able to open access to the unaffiliated volunteer system to National VOAD and Volunteer Florida member organizations. This system provides several powerful functions: 1.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Here’s how you can help with disaster relief efforts today and every day. Another way to help disaster victims is to join the fundraising effort. It’s a great way to get involved if you’re unable to volunteer your time on-site. Volunteer, even if you’re far away. Keep raising money, keep donating, keep volunteering.

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

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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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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

7, 2015 – From now through October 31st, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ), Humanity Road ( www.HumanityRoad.org ), and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the South Carolina floods.

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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2022

Visionlink has in attendance some of our most senior disaster experts--with literally hundreds of disaster operations in their bank of experience. When you need the most widely used system that is proven to work. Check out the Visionlink platform--also deployed as DART by the NVOAD. Meet the Future. See you there!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2020

With one of the highest 24-hour intensification rates, Hurricane Laura will be a tremendously serious storm, and another of nearly 300 named disasters from which we build expertise and readiness to offer help. We offer the nation's leading disaster relief platform. Activate one or modules as needed. Ready for instant deployment.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Support and Donate Statewide & General Relief American Red Cross - Hurricane Ian Relief | redcross.org Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s 2022 Hurricane Season Fund | disasterphilanthropy.org Good360 - Short and Long-Term Relief | good360.org Support Blue Fox Clients in Florida - They Need Your Help More than Ever!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2020

Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. So h ow can your CSR effectively plan for disaster relief? .

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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. Start using the app.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Susana Garcia is a program director and member of the executive team of On The Move — a community-based disaster relief organization in Napa County, California. Susana and her team of both staff and volunteers are experts at managing disaster response.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

I have a guest post up on the NTEN blog discussing some of the ways social media was put into action as soon as the earthquakes struck in Haiti: 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.

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VisionLink

APRIL 26, 2022

We also provide volunteer, in-kind donations, disaster solutions, and of course the most advanced solutions for 2-1-1 and coordinated care. We are particularly interested in those of you launching programs to support Safe and Healthy Homes.

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VisionLink

MARCH 22, 2020

Deployed by the State of Colorado, a new site for volunteers and donors is engaging helpful people across the state--by the thousands--who are heeding the Governor's call to volunteer and donate. Read more about our Disaster Technologies Suite and its volunteer, donor, shelter, client, case management and COVID-19 tracker modules.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . Skills-Based Volunteering.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2011

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the 2011 Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference here in New York. Here are my slides from the VMNC: Twitter Basics for Engaging Volunteers. Social media in disaster response. Presentation Slides. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

project has a slew of resources for both responders and those affected by disasters. Tweak the Tweet is a layered map that shows the locations of disaster-related Twitter hashtags. You can also find out where volunteers are needed via the #need hashtag layer. Check out TechSoup's Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

The smallest company size considered in this report, 0 – 1,000 employees, had the highest overall giving and volunteering engagement rates. We also saw this trend in our industry report as CSR professionals stepped up with disaster relief campaigns that specifically supported social justice. Social Justice campaigns received over $2.8

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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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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That’s why 71% of employees say it’s imperative that their employer supports giving and volunteering. That’s why more companies are turning to year-round strategies like corporate volunteer grants, matching gifts, fundraising matches, and corporate volunteering. So, how are companies getting in on this trend?

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Visionlink offers advanced, expertly-designed solutions including volunteer, gifts-in-kind, situational awareness, client intake, case management, and other modules for disaster response. As we know, the most effective disaster relief solutions are those that are used every day.

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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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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

With this in mind, employee engagement professionals transitioned their volunteer events into a virtual setting with little to no experience beforehand. While virtual volunteering may have been a viable method of engagement for nearly two decades, it really wasn’t on many CSR teams’, employees’, and nonprofits’ radars until now.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2013

In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. For more resources and products around disaster planning, check out TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery page. Image: aboyandhisbike.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

After working at the Red Cross for nearly 4 years, I learned a long time ago that real disasters aren’t always the ones you see coming. Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? A disaster can be as big as a hurricane or as small as a water main break that floods your office and surrounding neighborhood.

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VisionLink

MARCH 23, 2020

Learn more about Visionlink's suite of disaster relief solutions , including Volunteer, Goods and Services Donations, Client and Case tools, Sheltering, COVID-19 Tracker and more. You can access the guide here.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Everyone who participated was an experienced risk manager and offered advice for how association leaders could help themselves and their volunteers to become more comfortable with uncertainty. Leaders, Sig notes, must be able to communicate each of those points to both staff and volunteers and to present risk within a cognitive framework. “I

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Bloomerang

MARCH 6, 2023

Asking for support for a timely matter If a disaster strikes or a major event affects the work you do , you might hesitate to ask for donations. In addition to providing donors with a way to support your cause right after an event takes place, sending a text also removes the pressure to send staff members and volunteers into the community.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Change the world, one video at a time.Volunteers are Beautiful | 0:55 VolunteerMatch Volunteers are so key to the successful work of so many nonprofits- from arts organizations to meals on wheels, from tutors to disaster relief. But we often forget about how important they are.

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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. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. The American Red Cross is now looking into how best to give the public an increased role in disaster response. It was used after the earthquake to map actionable information, using the volunteer efforts of thousands of people around the world.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you’re currently on the islands and interested in volunteering, check out volunteer opportunities here. You can register a disaster food drop-off on their website or sign up to be a disaster response volunteer if you’re in Maui and want to contribute. You can donate and sign up to volunteer here.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Donner Sang Compter Lebanon has quickly adopted VolunteerHub, as its volunteer management solution of choice, and is using the software to pump hope and compassion within the community. Volunteers as donors and helpers come not asking anything in return. The need for strategic volunteer management.

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