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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

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It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. If you want to do the research yourself, use charity evaluation sites like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Watch. Where should be donate? For example, Global Giving.

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Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 1

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Whether it be massive destruction from a hurricane, an Ebola outbreak, or a persistent wildfire, the social sector’s approach to disaster aid has traditionally been reactive, focusing on immediate aid. This outpouring of aid is essential in areas that have been flattened by circumstances beyond their control.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

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Chief Philanthropy Officer. Vice Chairman, Philanthropy. Chief Philanthropy Officer. Senior Advisor and Director, Measurement, Evaluation and Organizational Performance. Has 20 years of experience designing, implementing, and leading global programs, research, and evaluation across four continents. City of Hope.

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A Fundraising Cliff? What does the data say?

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What about Hurricane Sandy? Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Most giving in response to Hurricane Sandy has been to a small number of nonprofits focused on the relief efforts. Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to have a significant impact on this trend. Is it the economy?

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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

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Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. hours of community service.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Jewish Response to New Orleans

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In reaction to this desire, the main organs of Jewish philanthropy set up funds to help. New Orleans had problems long before the hurricane and the destruction only has exacerbated a long list of problems. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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#GMN2016 Annual Conference| Observations from Day 3

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Dr. Ruesga began by acknowledging the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We need more evaluation and measurement as this is vital to moving a cause forward and the only way to improve. Albert Ruesga, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation—a customer of ours, I’m proud to say. “Be