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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. The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. John Center for Homeless Men. Emergency campaigns. Holiday e-card campaign. Final thoughts.

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Win Back Your Lapsed Donors

Bloomerang

I’m going to use the example of a rescue mission because I think that just kind of paints a picture of what we’re trying to say here. you know, when Puerto Rico had that hurricane, you know, that was huge here. So I get this, I take a picture of it, I text it to her right away, and I’m, like, “How about now?

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