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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

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. Meanwhile, European philanthropy is spending just 5% on climate-related funding. Thinking big on climate change There is good news.

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From Diaper Banks to Disaster Relief: How A.I. Is Changing Nonprofit Operations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

As more groups use artificial intelligence, they're getting a sense of the benefits and risks of an A.I.-driven driven future. By Sara Herschander Greater DC Diaper Bank The Greater DC Diaper Bank, which distributes millions of diapers to low-income families every year, uses machine learning to predict areas with the greatest need for diapers.

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As Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Florida Community Foundations Prepare Permanent Disaster Funds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

has received a grant from a disaster relief fund to distribute hurricane kits to clients. Above, House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri Establishing permanent funds allows foundations to issue grants quickly in response to natural disasters.

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in India

Candid

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 Disaster relief giving by individuals and family foundations Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest (PND) has been tracking news about support efforts. An estimated 2.2 billion ($1.6

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5 Innovative Pledge Fundraising Strategies for 2024

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

This shared commitment to philanthropy makes them more likely to join your pledge fundraising efforts. Strategic steps for a successful matching gift drive include: Corporate Collaboration: Seek out a corporate partner with an established gift-matching program. Proactive Promotion: Begin promoting your matching gift drive well in advance.

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How Does Climate Fatigue Hurt Our Efforts?

NonProfit Quarterly

As early as 2008, faith-based organizations worried “disaster fatigue” was overwhelming donors, according to Philanthropy News Digest , and climate crisis disasters have only increased since then. That survey also found that only 37 percent of American donors had given half or more of their donations to disaster relief efforts.