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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent,” according to the UN Environment Programme , exacerbated by climate change and land-use changes. CDP’s Cari Cullen describes a derecho as a “storm with hurricane-force winds in a place where the infrastructure isn’t built for hurricane-force winds.”

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Measuring Social Media Outcomes Is Easier than Measuring Hurricane Strength

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I grew up in a small town by the New Jersey shore in a house a block from the Atlantic Ocean that my elderly parents still live in today. With Hurricane threatening a direct hit and potential devastating damage, emergency officials called for a mandatory evacuation — something that hasn’t happened in many years.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

In the past, the climate crisis was mainly the concern of environment and conservation organisations. We all have a responsibility to solve it, and civil society organisations play a critical role. He is passionate about the role digital can play in helping organisations advance their vision, mission, and impact.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. Wood : Football taught me a lot about the power of understanding roles.

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“Be the Change You Wish to See in the World”

Connection Cafe

Just as importantly, we built an environment where people could take risks, change roles, and advance their careers. I travelled the country speaking at every nonprofit conference that would have me. Over the years we faced many highs and lows. For many, working at Convio has been the highlight of their career.

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Radical Collaboration is Our Best Chance to Fight Climate Change

Saleforce Nonprofit

And we’ve watched helplessly as hurricanes and tropical storms have intensified in frequency and strength. It’s no longer a question of whether the impacts on the environment of our collective human actions over decades will continue to result in more extreme weather, natural disasters, and economic instability.

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3 Ways to Engage Community to Drive Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Consider what your technology is good at, communicate that clearly, and collaboratively explore the role your tech can play. Rather than having experts present on why energy efficiency would be good for the community and the environment, they held a series of open houses to allow neighbors to talk to each other. says Jones.