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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Programs shifted to virtual offerings (e.g.,

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . In it, we examined?available?2019?data

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2021, 53 million Americans turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. Melvin (Mel) hails from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Why Food Insecurity in the U.S.? Food Insecurity. Melvin Acosta.

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16 Million 2-1-1 Calls in 2009

VisionLink

VisionLink''s Role VisionLink customers are among those providing 2-1-1 services, from New York to Washington state, from Florida to Maine, and here in our own state of Colorado--and for many regional and metropolitan systems in between. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community.

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

L3Cs were designed to make it easier for socially responsible businesses to attract money from foundations and private investors. As of December 2015 , L3Cs are only recognized in 10 states, three tribes and the territory of Puerto Rico, so if you are building your organization in one of the following places, yes you can!

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Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco.

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Addressing Maternity Care Deserts: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cherot

Non Profit Quarterly

We’re one of the nation’s oldest nonprofits really looking at health data and program data, trying to get to the current state of the maternal and child health crisis in this country. It’s the foundation. NPQ: What other programs are helping to fill the gap in care? Why should I get my wellness visit for my kid?