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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. On average, over 50% of disaster relief funding goes to immediate response and relief, while just 10% goes to reconstruction and recovery.

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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

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. Growing Activation In addition to trying to grow numbers, local militia groups are attempting to expand how they train for combat.

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Puerto Rico: The Critical Role of Information and the Nonprofit Sector in Disaster Living

NonProfit Quarterly

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.”. All the learnings from Maria were activated this time. The electricity grid has not recovered since Maria.

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Research: Just how much do faith, ethnicity, politics and age affect giving?

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

“In fact, donors who attend religious services are more likely to have given toward disaster relief (68%), domestic hunger or poverty relief (66%), helping people with disabilities (56%), health care or medical research (54%), and veterans’ causes (52%) than they are to have supported specifically religious work,&# the study notes.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems.

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15 Inspiring Examples of Corporate Social Responsibility

Top Nonprofits

Meanwhile, other standout giving programs include : Matching gifts, volunteer grants, VTO Walgreens & Red Nose Day Walgreens collaborates with Red Nose Day, an annual fundraising campaign to end child poverty. Walgreens also raises awareness and encourages customer participation through its nationwide network of stores.

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5 Things to Look Forward to at MCON 2015

NonProfit Hub

Since its founding, Fashion Project has expanded to serve over 500 nonprofits, helping provide valuable funding for disease research, humanitarian aid, sustainability initiatives and disaster relief. Most MCON speakers stay for the entire event and participate in the sessions, activities and parties, even after they’re done speaking.