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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million) in Syria. Corporations headquartered in Germany—home to over three million ethnic Turks and approximately one million refugees from Syria—have responded to the crisis by contributing more than €16.7

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Leveraging Technology to Respond to Global Crises

Cloud 4 Good

They now work to help women and girls in over 100 countries by launching programs in local communities that have a direct and long-lasting impact. Working within the local communities helps build resiliency so communities can not only recover but thrive after a crisis. Effective Fundraising and Impact Measurement With Data.

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Giving USA 2023 Report Insights & Solutions to Giving Decline 

Qgiv

This growth was likely spurred on by the conflict in Ukraine and devastating natural disasters that impacted Turkey and Syria. This can mean applying for funding from local foundations or casting a wider net and looking for foundational support from organizations that give according to state, region, nationally, or internationally.

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#Buypens – Social Media and Crowdfunding Helps Syrian Refugee

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The campaign raised $5,000 within the first 30 minutes. Simonarson wrote on the fundraising page: “Long story short, we were able to find him and now have a secure way to get this man the money we raise here through a local refugee organization. But Simonarson did not know who the man was or who took the photograph.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

Qgiv

Increased satisfaction, retention, and dollars raised because donors felt more positive about their giving experience. One private school set a reasonable goal of $4,000 to help raise relief funds for the earthquakes in Syria. The outcome? They also uncovered how “It’s not about how we talk to them. It’s a conversation.

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Facebook Radically Changed the News Feed – Here’s What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

Connection Cafe

Posts from friends and family over posts from nonprofits, brands, and local businesses. A heart-wrenching story about a refugee from Syria sparks more meaningful conversations between people than click bait from Buzzfeed. Posts from friends that inspire deeper meaningful conversations. How should I change my Facebook strategy?

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

We connect the local with global resources.” They have teamed up with the American Islamic Congress and the FREE Syria Foundaiton to bring their “ Interrupters Program ” to over 130 Syrian volunteers working on the ground there. The project is active in Iraq and Kenya.