NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You don’t want to find out you planned your beach day 5K during a hurricane or an outdoor concert during a thunderstorm! Need additional resources to help you plan for next peer-to-peer event? The post Nonprofit Risk Management Tips and Resources for Your Event appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Request a demo !

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Hurricanes, wildfires, pandemics, floods, and more have forced nonprofits to stretch and morph the way they operate very quickly. Not only are there great resources available to nonprofits, those you serve depend on you, so you need to be ready. Disasters happen regularly and can take many forms.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2011

You can use this data feed to drive information in your resource system, to display on maps and more. Here''s to only moderate damage from Hurricane Irene. Then consider connecting to the National Shelter System to have information about disaster shelters at your finger tips, and for those you serve.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Ice caps are melting, droughts, wildfires, and super hurricanes are tearing their way across the planet. Global temperatures are climbing. One out of every 10 plants and animal species is expected to go extinct by 2050. By 2030, we may only have 10 percent of the rainforests left.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Do you have the time or resources to find out what people are saying? Not only that, but you also have the ability to keep up with things like industry news (via a keyword like ‘nonprofit’) or events that might impact the work your nonprofit is doing (via a keyword like ‘hurricane’).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, a typhoon or a flood, these organizations mobilize and are ready to fill whatever needs they can. As we head into 2021 Atlantic hurricane and wildfire season in the northern hemisphere, the need for safeguarding vulnerable employees becomes more pressing each day. Around-the-clock coverage.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As I write this, I’m evacuated from my home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida and have been for nearly two weeks. Consider if you have a purpose or resources to share. . Ask what is needed before giving resources. Thankfully, my dog and I are safe with family. Empty messages are noticed and simply add to the noise.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

AFP’s Reed Stockman curates one of the interesting and underused fundraising resources: the Association of Fundraising Professionals Technology Blog. He’s a nonprofit technology veteran and something of a cherished resource among AFP members. Among them he is not an underused resource. Image: AFP.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

The same holds true if you survived a natural disaster such as a fire, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or tsunami. Consider: What might be a better use of limited resources? To celebrate internally. As noted above, it’s a good chance to thank staff and volunteers who put in the daily work. Your mission has new relevance.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Google's Hurricane Sandy map currently shows areas with power outages.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Among the scenes of devastation from Hurricane Sandy, he has found a few smiles as well, as captured above. That willingness to help also needs formal chains of command, clear communications, resources catalogued in advance, and professionals and volunteers alike to mount a large scale response.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

7, 2015 – From now through October 31st, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ), Humanity Road ( www.HumanityRoad.org ), and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the South Carolina floods.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Companies and nonprofits that align their efforts with these trends can more effectively leverage their resources and plan initiatives, increasing the likelihood of success. To hop on this corporate philanthropy trend, 60% of companies offer employees paid time off for volunteering, according to that same Galaxy Digital resource.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Supporting nonprofits in their hurricane relief efforts helps tremendously with the relief effort. Together for Haiti exists to train and provide resources for the Haitian people that will aid spiritual, economic, educational, and physical development. You can support their efforts here. Find the Helpers.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2024

Any nonprofit can benefit from these best practices, even if you’re new to text marketing or have limited resources. Campaign update: Thank you again for your donation to our hurricane relief campaign! Encourage supporters to respond directly. Keep an eye on your metrics. Let’s dive in so you can start driving more donations!

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re located in the northeast, so we have blizzards, hurricanes…our office was actually taken out by a tornado at one point.” Luckily, Jordan and Harold Grinspoon Foundation were able to execute a plan they already had in place in case of emergency, even though the plan wasn’t formed with a global pandemic in mind.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. TechSoup Resources. Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources. Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For example, when Hurricane Harvey hit, ShelterBox USA was swift to put out a video letting their audience know that they had people on the ground assessing how they would be able to help. They put around $200 to advertise their video to maximize its reach, given Hurricane Harvey’s prevalence on social media.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A lot of people and resources are needed to adequately respond to a crisis situation. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC included a section on their Disaster Relief Program page telling donors exactly what they needed to assist with recovery after a hurricane. Volunteer your time and talent. Final thought.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina , about 22% of total funding went to the American Red Cross (ARC). About 50% of funding at this point for Hurricane Harvey has gone to ARC. 82% of that funding came from corporations, where 18% was sourced from independent, community and public foundations. Do foundations do the same?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In Scotland, both forces are coming together to drive the sector’s strategy, and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is helping the country’s voluntary sector with a range of resources and services, while investing its own net-zero initiatives across its facilities. Fund the Climate Response.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. It also lets you give time, money and resources to support efforts. The Red Cross hurricane app uses GPS to find the nearest shelters. Microsoft's HelpBridge. Can an app save lives?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

"We're a community space; we're here for everyone, and our services and resources are free of charge." For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. Other Relief Resources. After Hurricane Sandy, we compiled a list of general IT safety tips to help you recover hardware and IT equipment after a disaster. Want to help in a different way?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

In short, we were caught in a hurricane of uncertainty. Other Resources: Food Bank Summit OnDemand. Initiatives were drastically altered or put on hold. And the need to combat hunger and poverty in our communities became all the more urgent. But even storms can bring prosperity.

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John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Every year we face natural disasters from fires to hurricanes to earthquakes to tornadoes and flooding. Organizations who prepare for transitions and disasters save time, resources and aggravation. We never know when disaster may strike. Technology can help a nonprofit recover faster when it is thoughtfully used.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Emergency relief Emergency or disaster relief volunteers come into play after a major, devastating event, such as an earthquake or hurricane. The ultimate resource for crafting a rewarding volunteer experience Download the free guide Gain new knowledge. Anyone with an internet connection can be a virtual volunteer.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Lastly , organizations with deep local roots in the areas ravaged by the virus must be seen as — and resourced to be — part of the solution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

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. Those with the fewest resources found themselves most vulnerable to the infrastructure failures.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Imagine a hurricane bearing down on an isolated village. Before the hurricane hit, residents could receive location-targeted SMS messages directing them to evacuate. Cloud computing products and resources. This storm will obliterate everything in its path: homes, roads, power lines, and communication capabilities.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence finally made landfall over the weekend, ravaging the Atlantic coast with devastating winds and torrential rain. Mandatory evacuation orders were enforced in several coastal cities.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

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. Global Volunteer Programs. United Nations : The UN runs a?virtual

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2008

Photo by Christine As you know by now, Hurricane Gustav looks even more destructive than Katrina (see this round up from Lisa Stone, BlogHer , of the news reports and links). The widget's resources. The widget's resources. How do I add a resource? Additional Resources. Gustav Wiki. Gustav08 on Ning.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

Then I plunged (late) into a session called “Discover a Hacker’s Mindset,” with Pablos Holman, which was chock-full of traditional hacking (lock-picking, credit card slurping) along with hacking the world: one on maintaining the arctic ice pack and the other on preventing hurricanes.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2015

On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. Here's what they said. Amy Sample Ward — CEO, NTEN. Have a plan, of course! Sam Chenkin — Director of Operations, Tech Impact.

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