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How Technology Helped Zero to Three + Harold Grinspoon Foundation Through A Crisis

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This in-depth roundtable discussion focused on how these organizations have navigated the tectonic technological terrain created by the global pandemic, and what life will, or should, look like for nonprofits post-pandemic. Most innovation happens when you least expect it,” Jordan reflected. Zero to Three’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

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The trend of more small and mid-sized companies developing CSR strategies reflects the growing recognition of the importance of responsible business practices across industries. They recognize their global supply chain can move quickly, enabling them to be on the scene at disaster sites to provide supplies and volunteers.

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TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide

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Since Hurricane Katrina struck the US in 2005, TechSoup has created and maintained content specific to nonprofits, libraries, and charities on disaster planning and recovery. As our global cloud computing survey has found out, nonprofits and charities are adopting cloud computing like other sectors.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”. Sandy exposed our vulnerability to climate change.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

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Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. And finally, measuring impact as it reflects back on the priorities for responders as well as those working to engage the rest of the world in targeted support. What’s Next?

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Steve Bridger

But the bottom-line: Cracks are showing everywhere in our increasingly unsustainable economic and environmental global order. When afterwilma debuted, I like many others felt an affinity to the people afflicted by the hurricane. We did start a group hurricane blog after Wilma, thankfully we have not put it to good use.

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