Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Late at night on Sunday August 29th, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The good news is that no matter how far you are from the areas hit by Hurricane Ida, you can still help those impacted by the storm. Find the Helpers. Learn more and donate here.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, a typhoon or a flood, these organizations mobilize and are ready to fill whatever needs they can. What will government entities and insurance companies do, and where will they leave gaps?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. This article in the New York Times provides some good advice. Where should be donate? Crowdfunding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has crippled the East Coast is this morning’s New York Time’s headline. But the story is personal for me.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The square one received 2 times the likes and 3 times the shares when compared to the landscape video. When Hurricane Harvey hit last year, ShelterBox USA wanted to act fast. If there are milestones or hashtag holidays you can participate in, putting the right video out at the right time can increase your impact.

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VisionLink

APRIL 15, 2014

Geospatial mapping is an increasingly hot topic in large-scale natural disasters, including Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma Tornadoes. As technology continues to advance, data mapping is moving from being a powerful tool for specific cases to being a new norm in all disaster relief.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The first days following a disaster like Hurricane Sandy or other emergencies can be crucial for organizations as they reach out to supporters and request help. Here are 7 tips for engaging with your supporters during a time of need.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention.

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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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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy. Aidmatrix is taking needs from NNTSP members and publishing them, as well as partner NNTSP video blogs and other accounts, on government and industry portals that use Aidmatrix’s technology to publish real-time relief data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

I grew up in a small town by the New Jersey shore in a house a block from the Atlantic Ocean that my elderly parents still live in today. With Hurricane threatening a direct hit and potential devastating damage, emergency officials called for a mandatory evacuation — something that hasn’t happened in many years.

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Forum One

JUNE 15, 2022

A traditional risk assessment tends to lag the realities and miss important perspectives because of the time and expertise it requires to update it. Earthquake or Hurricane High Clear communication of upcoming touchpoints, meetings, and activities needed from key staff ensures critical team members have an understudy.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

Here are just a few tips to get you thinking about your own prep plan: For Severe Storms * If there is time, consider hiring a professional to trim any tree branches overhanging the building and any dead limbs or branches that might cause damage during a storm. Start by understanding the basics of severe weather preparedness.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. CDP’s Cari Cullen describes a derecho as a “storm with hurricane-force winds in a place where the infrastructure isn’t built for hurricane-force winds.” Navigating the challenges of the pandemic was a crash course in managing multiple disasters at one time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Even before Facebook helped raise $10 million dollars for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for Hurricane Harvey relief, Facebook “Donate” buttons and fundraisers created by Facebook users were popping up in the feed with increased frequency. 14% said Twitter. 10% said Instagram.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Long-term implications for the sector Our country has a history of generous giving to causes as diverse as we are: from hurricane and wildfire relief efforts to community kitchens to feed the hungry and shelter for the unhoused, from individual donations of $25 to multimillion-dollar foundation grants.

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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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AFP Blog

AUGUST 25, 2011

Preparing for Hurricane Irene | BlackbaudKnowHow.com : Here at Blackbaud’s headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, we’ve been closely monitoring Hurricane Irene.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

It means that there is a lot of local competition that you need to be aware of at all times when you are picking out your event dates. And don’t forget about hurricane season! Late summer and early fall bring hurricanes to certain parts of the country. The week before and after April 15th (tax time) * (4/3/22 – 4/23/22).

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

In this scenario, you might determine using the occasion of your nonprofit anniversary to restructure your organization chart will be a wiser use of your time than sending anniversary-themed messages. The same holds true if you survived a natural disaster such as a fire, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or tsunami. Yes, it can.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This is especially true for mass marketing messages and broad fundraising appeals for monumental events like hurricanes or earthquakes. These images are especially useful for timely situations such as natural disasters, protests against racism, or economic turbulence. But the data doesn’t always support that view.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I’ve also seen how this relates to times when donors, volunteers, and colleagues are dealing with a disaster in their region. . As I write this, I’m evacuated from my home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida and have been for nearly two weeks. Remember: Hard times will continue long past the news cycle expiration date.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. There isn’t a decline over time in disaster donation totals from the past two months. Donors have given about equal amounts to Hurricane Harvey ($4.0M Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving.

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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. This storm will obliterate everything in its path: homes, roads, power lines, and communication capabilities. Worst of all, many villagers will be injured or killed.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

As a former member of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NJ VOAD), Aaron coordinated Hurricane Sandy and Irene response efforts for Mormon Helping Hands. As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. Aaron Titus received his J.D.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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. . Nonprofits responding to a disaster require flexibility, time, and unrestricted funds to navigate emerging challenges and changes. .

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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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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

At a time when many organizations may not have the time to outline a formal strategy, Molly Brooksbank, a product marketing manager with Blackbaud, has seven tips that can help any organization make the greatest impact during this time of need. Hijack your homepage to make the emergency the focus.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Essentially, companies are prioritizing this area to demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental stewardship, enhance their brand reputation, and fulfill their ethical and moral responsibilities in times of crisis.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

Fortunately, we live in a time where technology can help bring people together in new and creative ways to fundraise without the requirement of being face-to-face with one another. Early in my career, I worked on the Race for the Cure in Houston when a hurricane swept through 10 days before our event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

ShelterBox USA: Sharing real-time updates on Facebook with video. Providing concise, informative and timely videos empower our supporters to help spread our mission of providing emergency shelter and drive donations on our behalf,” said Sarah Robinson, Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships at ShelterBox USA.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

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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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The police and fire department can save your life in an emergency, but they do not have the time or resources to help you clean out your home,” said Dr. Douglas Zimmerman, president and CEO of VisionLink. During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, VisionLink became the nation's system of record for millions of people and thousands of shelters.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2024

Emphasize that opting into text messages will allow supporters to get quicker updates and that they can opt-out at any time. While there will be times you send bulk texts to your entire donor base, you’ll want to send tailored messages to specific segments more often. Segment your list of contacts.

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Classy

AUGUST 17, 2021

Get real-time updates from CORE on social media: Instagram: @coreresponse. Get real-time updates on social media: Instagram: @hopeforhaiti . With six earthquakes, 132 floods, 56 hurricanes, and 96 tornadoes under their belt, the organization is actively planning their relief efforts in Haiti. Facebook: CoreResponse.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Social Media Gets Word Out, Rumors Still Fly | The NonProfit Times : When Hurricane Katrina hot New Orleans and ravaged the Gulf Coast in 2005, Twitter was still a few months from being born and Facebook was still a crawling infant. There were smartphones but they too were not yet real mobile devices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2019

person social media team could not keep up with requests for aid during Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Ultimately, the bot helped the organization decrease the response time which is a critical metric for emergency and humanitarian work. This was the benefit of using the bot — to engage at scale in an efficient way.

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