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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. How do you decide which organizations to support?

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Bookshare en Puerto Rico

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I am lucky to be able to contribute this passion to Benetech by providing outreach and membership support in Spanish to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Why shouldn’t students in Puerto Rico benefit from our technology and services? They took place in Las Piedras, Bayamon, Hormigueros, and Ponce.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes beginning in December 2019. We identified $791,176 to date in earthquake funding for Puerto Rico. Non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) staff deployment, coordination, and collaboration also needed to take place virtually.

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How To Get Started With Mobile Giving To Reach Fundraising Goals

Nonprofits Source

Now, your supporters can donate to your cause at any time, from anywhere (not only while at your event). Supporters can donate from anywhere, at any time, through your online or text message–based fundraiser. Puerto Rico Relief Fund: Mobile Donation Page. Reach A Larger Audience. Provide A More Engaging Experience.

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Ready for Year-End? Here Are 10 Easy Things You Can Do to Raise More Money

Everyaction

Say thank you before you ask your supporters to give again. Tell them what their past support has made possible. Thank your supporters for taking action, signing petitions, calling their elected officials, volunteering, and all the other things you have asked them to do this past year besides give. Say Thanks. Delight them.

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Why nonprofits should send cold emails

Socialbrite

People like to support causes they care about, especially if they have money set aside for charitable giving. But if they don’t know about your nonprofit’s needs or cause, how will they support you? They also provide a helpful means of learning more about potential supporters. What causes will you support this year?”.

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

As of December 2015 , L3Cs are only recognized in 10 states, three tribes and the territory of Puerto Rico, so if you are building your organization in one of the following places, yes you can! The federal jurisdictions of the Crow Indian Nation of Montana, the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Navajo Indian Nation and Puerto Rico.