Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million) in Syria. The disaster also displaced over 1.9

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. Millions are also internally displaced within Syria. Pledges (announced intentions to award a monetary or in-kind contribution) are also not counted in total funding. i What did the remaining $223 million in disaster aid address? Beirut explosion.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

After all, 1 in 3 donors say they’d give a larger gift if they know it will be matched. To ensure they receive every contribution possible, many nonprofits are proactively educating their staff and donors about corporate giving opportunities. Ensure staff can answer donors’ questions about matching gifts.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

In addition, the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Maui Fund pledged $100 million, GoFundMe raised $60 million, the People’s Fund of Maui (Oprah and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) raised $60 million, and Maui United Way raised about $25 million. There were many more, including February’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2017

From Syria to China to Mexico, mass economic and politically-driven migration and refugee crises are triggering social tension, the rebooting of nationalisms and the emboldening of old prejudices. But more about how to retain those donors, especially new donors. What is needed to transform episodic donors into regular donors?

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