The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. The escalating effects of climate change are also placing unprecedented strain on communities and organizations worldwide.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2025

If certain donors are more likely to respond to a disaster relief appeal, tailor your outreach accordingly. Many donors dont realize their gifts qualify. Automate reminders and provide direct links to company match programs. Use location-based insights. Make every ask count.

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Candid

MAY 27, 2025

From food banks to disaster relief providers, nonprofits are often the first to respond in times of crisis. These rights enable nonprofits to focus on community well-being, regardless of political affiliation or ideology, per the IRS exemption requirements for charitable organizations.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For example, causes such as food security, housing, and disaster relief offer a tangible sense of impact and the ability to see the direct benefits of their contribution, says Rouland. Individual donors often give based on personal experience, emotional connection, or immediate need.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 28, 2025

In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, pioneering large-scale disaster relief efforts. This includes all 501(c) designations such as churches, cultural centers, food banks, disaster relief organizations and many others. As recently as 1940, there were only 12,500 secular charitable tax-exempt organizations.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In-Kind Gift Donation Receipts Whether you run a food bank, thrift store , homeless shelter, or disaster relief organization, any nonprofit that collects physical items (or accepts in-kind services) must know the differences between cash and in-kind donation receipts.

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2025

Nonprofits provide critical support government does not Food assistance, disaster relief, and crisis support services are often provided by on-the-ground nonprofits that know where the need is most urgent. For example, more than two million women receive assistance from nonprofit domestic violence shelters each year.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, predictive models used to allocate resources in disaster relief efforts could inadvertently prioritize wealthier communities if not designed with inclusivity in mind. It has the power to amplify the reach of social enterprises but also raises concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equitable access.

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Anedot

MAY 21, 2025

In 2024 alone, their employees volunteered over 1,600 hours, supported 364 nonprofits through gift matching, and contributed to disaster relief and resilience efforts. Their commitment to advancing good medicine extends beyond clinical care into impactful community service.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

For example, if you work for a disaster relief organization, you could pitch a story about how your nonprofits volunteers are leading cleanup efforts throughout the community.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Emergency Crowdfunding: Here individuals combine funds (and sometimes in-kind services) to provide relief to communities in crisis as happened when donors on GoFundMe raised more than $250 million for victims of the January wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Clairification

MAY 19, 2025

On the surface, it might not seem urgent compared to causes addressing hunger or disaster relief. Your Mission Matters Deeply, Even if it Doesnt Make Headlines Take, for example, a local theater company. But during times of societal stress or upheaval, the arts offer something essential: reflection, connection, and healing.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 24, 2025

If USAID stops completely, humanitarian crises will worsen as millions of people lose access to food aid, disaster relief, and essential supplies. Historically, the United States has been the dominant donor in many African humanitarian crises. A Grim Outlook In 2024, $12.7

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2025

When people think about nonprofits, they tend to think of food banks, homeless shelters, and disaster relief. If you dont have this, the economy collapses.[] But nonprofits do much more, Wolanski notes. Those are extremely important, but theyre only part of what nonprofits do.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

Repeated climate disasters can decimate a population and drain resources meant to help. Trevor Riggen, president of humanitarian services at the American Red Cross, told Forbes that volunteers at the Red Cross, which launched twice as many major disaster relief efforts last year than a decade ago, are providing support on a constant basis.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

An online survey found that 59% of American donors gave half or more of their total monetary donations last year to charities providing disaster relief. This marks a notable increase from the results of a similar survey from April 2022.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Navigating Disaster Relief Global Empowerment Mission , founded in 2011, is Tracy Kamen’s current canvas for creating positive change. Equipped with a diverse skill set, Tracy recently took on the new role of Vice President of Development at Global Empowerment Mission.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2022

More than 1 in 3 American donors gave half or more of their charitable contributions to disaster relief efforts in the last year, such as the Ukraine humanitarian crisis, COVID-19 relief, and natural disasters like wildfires.

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Disaster Relief Charitable Contribution 183

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 25, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2021

Country superstar Alan Jackson wanted to raise money for tornado disaster relief that devastated his hometown, so he teamed up with two corporate sponsors for his first in-person concert in more than a year.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 1, 2023

A five-step plan on how to deliver on-the-ground relief to internally displaced persons (IDPs) including formation of a nonprofit, fundraising drive, envisioning and implementing relief projects, formalizing partnerships which are key to international humanitarian work, and leveraging social media. The post How U.S.-based

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Donorbox Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The post Disaster Relief Fundraising: Critical Tools for Donations + Examples appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. The world’s nonprofits are the true heroes of these catastrophic situations, stepping in and stepping up, especially when support is needed most. At Donorbox, we exist to serve you and to make it possible […].

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 6, 2024

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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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Making the climate connection Even a decade ago, you might have been able to compartmentalize natural disaster relief as separate from the effects of climate change. The post Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief? Patrick’s Cathedral. Hermann / Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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Disaster Relief Philanthropy Technology Environmental 98

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Here’s how you can help with disaster relief efforts today and every day. You may be hoarding extra clothes and supplies, but donate your money, rather than your items, to relief organizations. One of the biggest problems that occurs after disasters is an influx of untrained volunteers. Turn those feelings into action!

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Cone Webinar on Effective Natural Disaster Response. Today at 2pm Cone Communications is following up its latest report, the Disaster Relief Trend Tracker , with a free webinar Insights into Effective Natural Disaster Response – What Consumers Expect and What Companies Can Do.

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Volunteer Match

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When looking for ways to contribute before, during, and after natural disasters, consider how you can maximize impact by working with others! Here are 4 ways to support disaster relief efforts today:

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 21, 2019

Google’s unusual plan for disaster relief: just give survivors money. Partnerships Associate, FUSE Corps (Boston) Have your cause-related job featured here for FREE. Hit reply to this email and give me the details and a link to the position. ???? Brain Food 1. Milton Friedman must be turning in his grave. Why, yes, Genvieve, I have").

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Komen for the Cure [breast cancer], Salvation Army [kettle bells for the poor and disaster relief], children’s hospitals [sick children], and locally here in Boston, The Jimmy Fund [kids with cancer]). Large nonprofit can generally rely on their household names at the register because they’ve been dipped in emotion (e.

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Volunteer Match

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires can leave us feeling powerless and overwhelmed, but it's important for everyone to know that there are ways to help. Whether a disaster has occurred in your community, or across the country, you can make a difference! Here are 8 ways you can support disaster relief today.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 16, 2012

Here are some highlights from that: Overall giving, excluding disaster relief donations for Japan in March 2011, was up across all channels in Q1 2012 vs. Q1 2011, increasing by 16%. In addition, Network for Good has released first quarter stats for 2012 on their Quarterly Digital Giving Index.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Network for Good has set up a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief donation page. Here are your Mixed Links for the week. First off, I hope all of my readers in the Northeast are safe and recovering from Hurricane Sandy. It lists several organizations you can donate to safely.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

It looks just like this: As you can see, the donor has simply texted the number “10” to the Disaster Relief Fund’s text-to-give number. with the donation amount of their choice, and voila! Their gift is submitted!

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Disaster Relief Fundraising Fundraising Technology 261

Selfish Giving

MAY 24, 2011

Zynga didn’t try to profit from the disaster or their players’ support for victims. They simply chose an easy and powerful way to involve their business and customers in disaster relief. Even killers have a soft spot.

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Disaster Relief Marketing Marketing Non-Profits 184

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Made in partnership with the North Carolina United Way and the North Carolina state government, the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is collecting funds to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 25, 2016

We recently developed a new platform called Disaster-Recovery360 , which is designed to ensure that nonprofits and disaster-relief organizations receive the specific goods they need after a disaster.

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