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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 people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

This year’s Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report, published by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and Candid, tracked roughly $121 billion in aid to date in 2020 across multiple sources—including bilateral and multilateral aid, U.S. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. Be flexible.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

Funders reported they had swiftly begun distributing emergency funds, had loosened requirements imposed on grantees, and realized the need to commit to deeper change in order to support long-term sector sustainability. In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

Turkey and Syria earthquake: In early 2023, a massive earthquake impacted Turkey and Syria. As explained in our CSR software guide , these platforms help manage, measure, and report on various initiatives. CSR platforms empower companies to centralize their efforts in one location.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. However, due to lags in reporting, that data is two years behind. million in confirmed donations.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Face-to-Face or Mediated Experience, Open Source Software Communities, and Blog Days

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" Holly Ross from NTEN has the final word with a brilliant post sharing all the metrics they track and putting them into context. Social Media Roundup There are places in the world where YouTube has been banned, including Turkey and Thailand. Ruby found the perfect visual to explain trolls in appropriate behavior online.