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How This Food Bank is Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Rob Harter is joined by Eric Hodel, CEO of Midwest Food Bank, to discuss how his organization is tackling food insecurity on both a national and international scale. Midwest Food Bank has grown to serve 23 states in the U.S., Midwest Food Bank has grown to serve 23 states in the U.S.,

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Tracy Kamen’s Role in Navigating Disaster Relief

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

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

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In a new model of crisis response, permanent funds allow foundations to issue grants quickly in response to natural disasters. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press Marta Lavandier, AP Photo House of Hope, which provides food, as well as other essential services in Marin County, Fla.,

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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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Newsletter: Should You Ask Partners for a Minimum Revenue Commitment? ; UK Chicken Shops Ask Diners to Go #KnifeFree ; Google’s Unusual Plan for Disaster Relief

Selfish Giving

Here are 135 Instagram influencers in key industries from food to travel to fashion. Brain Food 1. Google’s unusual plan for disaster relief: just give survivors money. I love the idea of cause-related pop-ups. Here are four examples. My favorite is Elepop ! Influencers are the fire that can ignite your cause campaign.

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Trends in education funding’s share of philanthropic giving 

Candid

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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The Appalachian Nonprofits Helping in Helene

NonProfit Quarterly

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.