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. Today, there are more than 1.5 million tax-exempt organizations in the nation.

Disaster Relief 59

Disaster Relief Culture Construction Nonprofits 59

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 14, 2017

If you’re operating in the cause marketing space and you’ve never heard of Smithfield Foods , you’re missing out. To provide some scale, Smithfield is one of the largest global food and consumer packed meats companies in the world, to the tune of $14 billion.

Food 113

Food Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Associations 113

Selfish Giving

MAY 24, 2011

They simply chose an easy and powerful way to involve their business and customers in disaster relief. While Komen had its misstep with Kentucky Fried Chicken , fast food chains make excellent partners for cause marketing. Even killers have a soft spot.

Disaster Relief 184

Disaster Relief Marketing Marketing Non-Profits 184

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Salvation Army is providing food, drinks, shelter, emotional and spiritual care, and other emergency services to hurricane survivors and rescue workers. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) , the official relief society of the U.S. Funds raised go to Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) in Virginia.

Disaster Relief 115

Disaster Relief Medical Food Activism 115

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

How Anheuser-Busch, Tide and Waffle House helped hurricane victims.and the two risks for companies jumping on the disaster relief bandwagon. Brain food 1. Walmart and Sam's Club customers donated $1.1 million at the register to help areas impacted by Hurricane Florence. Hit reply or email me at joe@selfishgiving.com.

Disaster Relief 157

Disaster Relief Food Philanthropy Management 157

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

TIRRC is in the midst of launching a climate justice campaign on the heels of several climate disasters, including a flood that impacted South Nashville, a neighborhood with a large population of immigrants. “We The CBOs started a disaster assistance fund specifically designated for undocumented people, dubbing it an “ UndocuFund.”

Disaster Relief 136

Disaster Relief Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 136

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

In recent years, the group, labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as right-wing extremists , has been painting a different picture of itself—as a disaster relief organization. Militia Groups’ Recruitment Strategy Militia groups often appear before federal agencies after natural disasters.

Governance 134

Governance Disaster Relief Law Civil Society 134

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Feeding America’s mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. They support a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs nationwide. Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts.

Food 115

Food Disaster Relief Retention Children 115

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.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Retail Charitable Contribution 52

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

They have provided over $1 million in free meals, food bank donations and financial contributions. They are actively encouraging their social media following and the community to donate to the relief effort and offering $1 donations at many local restaurants for each drink purchased using their vodka.

Disaster Relief 113

Disaster Relief Activism Food Technology 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

An online game to advance social good like the World Food Programmes Freerice engages nearly 10 million people from 135 countries each year and has purchased over 225 billion grains of rice for food emergencies. The Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 involved over 25 million Americans in over 40 percent of the nations counties.

Nonprofit governance and management 58

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 58

Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Are you seeking to make a financial donation or an in-kind donation , such as volunteering your time or contributing items like clothing and food? Whether donating cans at your local soup kitchen or providing millions of dollars in funding for disaster relief, due diligence leads to more informed giving.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Leadership Advertising Values 111

Fundraising Coach

JUNE 21, 2013

Marc: Totally true, especially when you see disaster reliefs. The creativity that we’re funneled for good would be powerful, because they’ll take any disaster relief and then they’ll create their own little charity. There’s a lot of good disaster relief organizations out there. We can’t take food.”

Disaster Relief 64

Disaster Relief Food Non-Profits Fundraising 64

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

This engenders a greater sense of control and the feeling that even small-dollar gifts will have an outsized impact on areas like disaster relief, food pantries, education programs and others.

Disaster Relief 87

Disaster Relief Philanthropy Environmental Food 87

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. They may be drawn in by the challenges and prizes you offer, so make your opportunities as fun as possible. Use volunteer recruitment software to stay organized.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 59

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). This can include those who volunteer at food banks, hospitals, animal shelters, nature centers, and any other community organizations.

Volunteerism 110

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Recruitment 110

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. A first-person voice is best. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

Disaster Relief 99

Disaster Relief Nonprofits Poverty Environmental 99

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. A first-person voice is best. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

Disaster Relief 108

Disaster Relief Nonprofits Poverty Environmental 108

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A CEO of a major disaster relief organization confided that even the volunteers who engage in the relief efforts give far more to rebuilding programs than they do to the provisioning of basics such as food, water, and rudimentary shelter.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Philanthropy Psychology Universities 52

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A CEO of a major disaster relief organization confided that even the volunteers who engage in the relief efforts give far more to rebuilding programs than they do to the provisioning of basics such as food, water, and rudimentary shelter.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Philanthropy Psychology Universities 52

Top Nonprofits

JULY 15, 2024

Disaster relief organizations. Alongside medical attention, food, and water, disaster relief nonprofits may also provide clothing to their beneficiaries. Education nonprofits. Nonprofits that serve students may provide school clothing or uniforms to families in need.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Homelessness Environmental Nonprofits 52

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Meanwhile, other standout giving programs include : Matching gifts, volunteer grants, VTO DoorDash & United Way DoorDash partners with United Way to address food insecurity by delivering meals to those in need. by donating food, funds, and resources to local food banks. Learn more about the corporate partnership here.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Disaster Relief Food 52

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 28, 2017

Some things you can do to thank your volunteers include showing them the bigger picture if they’re working on mundane tasks, feeding them (because who doesn’t love free food?) or publicly thanking them on social media. ” Build a Community.

Disaster Relief 55

Disaster Relief Recruitment Retention Food 55

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2025

Housing assistance was the most pressing need in 2024, per the 211 Impact Survey. The data also revealed other top community needs.

Disaster Relief 130

Disaster Relief Food 130

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 12, 2025

Lets say youre running a text-to-give campaign to fund your disaster relief efforts. You can use impact data about how youve successfully helped natural disaster victims in the past to demonstrate the importance of gathering funds as quickly as possible to support even more people in need. Induce urgency.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. A first-person voice is best. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

Disaster Relief 49

Disaster Relief Nonprofits Poverty Environmental 49

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 3, 2024

They have a monetary donation page , and they are also accepting donations of water, food, cleaning supplies, first aid kits, diapers, and other essential items at their Asheville location. Other North Carolina-based nonprofits include the North Carolina Community Foundation and Homeword Bound Homelessness Relief Buncombe County.

Disaster Relief 131

Disaster Relief Food Universities Homelessness 131

Candid

JULY 14, 2022

For decades, Native American tribes have faced economic and food insecurity, education barriers, substandard and overcrowded housing, and limited healthcare—all tied to flawed federal policies and broken treaties. PWNA provided $8,000 in disaster relief funding to heat the center so that Crow Creek tribal schoolteachers could tutor students.

Disaster Relief 98

Disaster Relief Healthcare Food Children 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 21, 2024

natural disaster, humanitarian crisis, economic crisis) occurs, they do not know where to find reputable information on how to direct a monetary donation to support those in need.” That survey also found that only 37 percent of American donors had given half or more of their donations to disaster relief efforts.

Disaster Relief 119

Disaster Relief Environmental Health Universities 119

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We know how to best support us during a disaster and how to maintain our independence.” Though many disaster relief organizations may urge people to keep a stockpile of their medication, Myers says that’s often impossible. Make sure you know where your candles, matches, and nonperishable foods are,” Myers says.

Medical 145

Medical Disaster Relief Environmental Management 145

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which “ was signed into law in 1988 to create an orderly system to get federal assistance to state and local governments in the wake of natural disasters.”. The US government and FEMA recently changed the recovery process in Puerto Rico. And it’s awesome to see that.

Governance 140

Governance Disaster Relief Foundations Philanthropy 140

Lets Talk Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2017

We need cots, blankets, food, water, diapers, sanitary products, pet food, kitty litter and… " His list went on and on. "We Do you know best way to truly help others after a disaster? food bank , the United Way or community foundation that support the affected area(s). Like food and water, blood is essential.

Disaster Relief 40

Disaster Relief Food Energy Production 40

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Impact : Increases urgency and accountability for nonprofits delivering aid post-disaster. Underserved community, under this bill, means a census tract determined to be an area with low supermarket access by the United States department of agriculture (USDA), as identified in the USDA's Food Access Research Atlas.

Health 52

Health Nonprofit governance and management Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 17, 2015

We’ll also hear from Jonathan Neman , founder and co-CEO of sweetgreen, a culinary lifestyle brand dedicated to smartly sourced food and the balance between work, life, food and community. I’m also excited to hear from Anna Palmer. Leaders Who are Transforming the Media Industry.

Disaster Relief 59

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship 59

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 24, 2025

Image Credit: Lagos Food Bank Initiative on Pexels The United States is cutting nearly all foreign aid, with sub-Saharan Africa being the most affected region, losing billions of dollars in funding that previously supported health, humanitarian, and development programs. A Grim Outlook In 2024, $12.7

Disaster Relief 92

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 92

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2025

What do Johnson & Wales University, Head Start, WaterFire, Amos House, and organizations that provide thousands of Providence residents with food, shelter, workforce training, education, and other services have in common? A RI Food Bank pantry being restocked. Theyre all nonprofits. And theyre under attack.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise 52