Saturday, January 16, 2010

CNN.com - Transcripts

CNN.com - Transcripts: "Now, in terms of donating money and these ways, Andrew Watt is the chief programming officer at the association of fundraising professionals. Andrew joins me, now, live from Washington.

Andrew, the new ways of raising money, what do they tell us about this dichotomy that is going on?"

Daily Kos: Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake -- Day 5 with bonus $10K Matching Funds

Daily Kos: Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake -- Day 5 with bonus $10K Matching Funds: "This is the seventh diary on the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The first diary was by Dallasdoc, the second by cosmic debris, the third by Norbrook, the fourth by betson08, the fifth by ALifeLessFrightening, and the seventh by swampus. The idea is to keep resources visible and easily available for those wishing to donate to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti."

Rumson school raises $18G for Haiti; Asbury Park groups plan Monday event | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Rumson school raises $18G for Haiti; Asbury Park groups plan Monday event | APP.com | Asbury Park Press: "Students at Holy Cross School in Rumson raised more than $18,000 toward the relief effort in Haiti in one fell swoop of goodwill Friday.

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Ghana News :: Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief ::: Breaking News | News in Ghana | technology

Ghana News :: Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief ::: Breaking News | News in Ghana | technology: "The campaign, made viral on networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, had raised $8 million by Friday, according to a Twitter message from the White House that was reposted on the Red Cross account."

BBC News - Charities given Haiti funds boost

BBC News - Charities given Haiti funds boost: "Scottish charities are to be given £250,000 in government money to support their efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti."

Helping Haiti: How to Make a Difference While You’re Out and About - Capital Comment Blog (washingtonian.com)

Helping Haiti: How to Make a Difference While You’re Out and About - Capital Comment Blog (washingtonian.com): "The International Red Cross estimates that more than 3 million people in Haiti—one of the poorest nations in the world—have been affected by a devastating earthquake that hit Tuesday. Washington restaurants, bars, businesses, and organizations are doing their part to help. Here’s our list of relief efforts you can join."

Australians give generously to Haiti earthquake appeals | News.com.au

Australians give generously to Haiti earthquake appeals | News.com.au: "AUSTRALIANS have been quick to donate generously to appeals for help for victims of earthquake-ravaged Haiti, with money providing clean water and shelter.

World Vision Australia said people had shown 'amazing compassion', with their Haiti appeal so far raising more than $725,000, which is on par with donations received after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami."

Friday, January 15, 2010

Gisele gives $1.5m to Haiti relief effort - The Boston Globe

Gisele gives $1.5m to Haiti relief effort - The Boston Globe: "The benevolent Gisele Bundchen yesterday wrote a $1.5 million check to the Red Cross to aid the relief effort in Haiti, according to a source close to the supermodel. We’re told Tom Brady’s wife was prompted to pitch in after seeing the devastation done by this week’s earthquake. Bundchen is one of several celebs who’ve been stirred to action by the catastrophic images broadcast on TV. The leggy supermodel, who’s traveled all over the world, can certainly afford such largesse considering she earned a reported $35 million last year."
"Disaster Relief in the Digital Age
January 15, 2010 at 12:02 PM by Knowledge Leadership

All eyes are on Haiti this week, and before anything, we must say that the thoughts and prayers of the entire Cone family go out to the people of Haiti. As nonprofit organizations and government agencies quickly deploy their emergency resources to come to Haiti’s aid in the aftermath of this tragedy, American citizens are just as quickly responding through their own channels – digitally."

Megastars give megabucks to Haiti quake relief

Megastars give megabucks to Haiti quake relief: "Given that adopting around nine million people would be logistically impossible — even if they did share rooms with Shiloh, Maddox, etc. — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have done the next best thing when it comes to helping people devastated by Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti.

The stars have donated $1 million U.S. to Doctors Without Borders, which is struggling to provide urgent medical care to those devastated by the disaster, People reports."

Haiti Donations on Track to Break Records | The Jacksonville Observer

Haiti Donations on Track to Break Records | The Jacksonville Observer: "Celebrities, companies, sports teams and regular Americans are mobilizing to help Haiti with an outpouring of generosity that could exceed private donations made after Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 Asian tsunami.

“We’re hearing that this is breaking all records,” says Sandra Miniutti of Charity Navigator, an independent group that evaluates U.S. charities."

Disaster Grantmaking Resources: Haiti Disaster Response

Disaster Grantmaking Resources: Haiti Disaster Response: "Haiti Disaster Response

January 13, 2010

Updated: January 15, 2010 at 8:55am ET
MESSAGE FROM STEVE GUNDERSON
President and CEO, Council on Foundations

Philanthropy is different than charity. Traditionally, philanthropy reflects long-term strategic investments in creating real change. But in times of national and/or natural disaster, both respond in short-term ways that can be most helpful."

Haiti earthquake aid pledged by country: full data | News | guardian.co.uk

Haiti earthquake aid pledged by country: full data | News | guardian.co.uk: "Haiti earthquake aid pledged by country

Haiti's quake has apparently galvanised the world. Find out how much different countries and organisations have pledged to the aid effort"

Tech and Internet Giants Step Up to Help Haiti

From Mashable

Tech and Internet Giants Step Up to Help Haiti: "But lots of other tech and Internet outfits are quickly moving to get involved too, both with their wallets and on-the-fly updates to their services that go towards helping the cause. Here’s a look at a number of initiatives that have come across our radar"

Online Giving Surges For Haiti | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits

Online Giving Surges For Haiti | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: "Online Giving Surges For Haiti

January 15, 2010

We’re departing from our pre-announced “schedule” today to express our own concern for the people of Haiti … and our gratitude to the millions of people — including, we suspect, our readers — who have responded to this disaster with financial aid."

FAQs - Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund - CIDA

FAQs - Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund - CIDA: "FAQs - Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How will Canada's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund work?
2. Will the Government of Canada match all donations?
3. Who will allocate the matched funds?
4. Can Canadians send relief goods as a way of helping?
5. Does this matching follow the same principles that were used in 2008 following natural disasters in China and Burma?
6. Why limit the matching fund to $50 million?
7.What else is Canada doing to help?"

DMA members pitch in for Haiti earthquake relief - DMNews

DMA members pitch in for Haiti earthquake relief - DMNews: "The Direct Marketing Association and the DMA Nonprofit Federation have stepped up in the aftermath of this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti to help potential donors pinpoint relief organizations. The DMANF compiled a list of DMA nonprofit member organizations involved in relief efforts, along with their contact information, and posted it online at www.nonprofitfederation.org. New organizations will be added on an ongoing basis."

Red Cross' Communications Innovation in Haiti Disaster Relief Effort -- Smart Stuff| Nonprofit Marketing: Getting Attention Blog

Red Cross' Communications Innovation in Haiti Disaster Relief Effort -- Smart Stuff| Nonprofit Marketing: Getting Attention Blog: "At the moment of, I wanted to tip my hat to the American Red Cross for its immediate and creative communications strategy on the situation in Haiti and fundraising for relief efforts (through its International Response Fund). Their work is a great model for your organization when you're responding to a crisis or simply handling everyday business."

Haiti relief effort: Chicagoans raising money, collecting food and medicine but travel into earthquake-ravaged country remains difficult - chicagotribune.com

Haiti relief effort: Chicagoans raising money, collecting food and medicine but travel into earthquake-ravaged country remains difficult - chicagotribune.com: "The disaster in Haiti has unleashed a wave of goodwill in Chicago -- college students donating via text message, fundraising drives at high schools and a contingent of nurses, some from Cook County, planning to personally transport bandages, gauze and medicine to Port-au-Prince on Saturday."

Wyclef Jean's Yele Organization Raises $1 Million In Aid For Haiti - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News

Wyclef Jean's Yele Organization Raises $1 Million In Aid For Haiti - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News: "So far, Wyclef Jean's nonprofit organization, Yele Haiti, has raised over $1 million for the victims of Tuesday's devastating earthquake from mobile donations alone. With a series of urgent tweets, an appearance on CNN and the help of his famous friends the singer has mobilized a massive effort on behalf of his homeland, imploring followers to text 'Yele' to 501501 to donate $5 to the effort."

Charities launch Haiti earthquake appeals | UK Fundraising

Charities launch Haiti earthquake appeals | UK Fundraising: "Charities launch Haiti earthquake appeals

Submitted by howardlake on 13 January, 2010 - 15:29.

UK charities have launched appeals to help them assist the people of Haiti affected by yesterday's 7.0-magnitude earthquake. According to the BBC it is the strongest quake to have hit the country in two centuries."

‘No water, no food, no shelter’ as Canadian military begins Haitian mission

‘No water, no food, no shelter’ as Canadian military begins Haitian mission: "The preparations come as Canadian officials try to grapple with the exact number of missing or unaccounted Canadians. Foreign Affairs estimated that there were about 6,000 Canadians living in Haiti at the time of the earthquake."

Obama Announces $100m for Haiti Relief

Obama Announces $100m for Haiti Relief: "President Obama addresses the nation on Afghanistan (FOX News)
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Obama Announces $100m for Haiti Relief
US resources move into devastated country

Updated: Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 8:02 AM PST
Published : Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 8:01 AM PST

(NewsCore) - President Barack Obama announced Thursday an initial $100 million investment to support the relief effort in earthquake-devastated Haiti as Army, Navy and Marine resources moved to assist in the recovery effort."

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fullstory: "Paris, Jan 15 (AFP) US President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, along 'with Brazil, Canada, and other countries directly concerned,' will organise an international conference on Haiti's reconstruction, the French presidency said today."

KCBS - Technology a Key to Fundraising Efforts

KCBS - Technology a Key to Fundraising Efforts: "SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- Texting and other online technology are emerging as an important philanthropic tool. This has been especially evident this week, as record setting donations made with the use of a cell phone are flooding in for Haitian relief.

The Mobile Giving Foundation helped pioneer fundraising using Short Message Service or texting in 2004.

And, since then, texting has garnered the Red Cross $190,000 in donation"

AFP: Bill Clinton, Bush answer Obama call to help Haiti

AFP: Bill Clinton, Bush answer Obama call to help Haiti: "AFP) – 14 hours ago

WASHINGTON — Former US presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush on Thursday accepted a request from President Barack Obama to raise funds for earthquake victims and relief efforts in Haiti, they said in a statement."

Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated Jan. 14, 2010) - AFP

Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated Jan. 14, 2010) - AFP: "Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated Jan. 14, 2010)

Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake on Jan. 12. In response to the critical and overwhelming challenges that the country now faces, AFP has put together this Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page."

Thursday, January 14, 2010

GlobalGiving Founder on Haiti: ‘When You’re Poor, Everything Becomes Harder to Recover From’ « CauseWired Communications

GlobalGiving Founder on Haiti: ‘When You’re Poor, Everything Becomes Harder to Recover From’ « CauseWired Communications: "As the incredible depth of devastation in Haiti became apparent yesterday, the response online grew rapidly. Haiti and various related topics trended all day on Twitter,blogs and websites were filled with links to nonprofits working in Haiti, and ubiquitous calls for cell phone text-to-give campaigns flooded the RSS streams. Like others, I turned to an online-based organization whose work I know and whose promise to get aid to those in need quickly – and effectively – I trusted."

Haiti - Salon.com

Haiti - Salon.com: "10:32 AM: President Obama has asked George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to lead fundraising efforts for relief for Haiti. It's a similar move to made by Bush himself in 2004. After the massive Indian Ocean tsunami on his watch, the then-president asked his father, George H. W. Bush, as well as Clinton, to lead fundraising. Clinton is also already the UN special envoy for Haiti."

Haiti entering critical period: News24: World: News

Haiti entering critical period: News24: World: News: "Paris - Massive humanitarian relief must start arriving in Haiti no later than Thursday to save lives during the critical period immediately following the earthquake, the head of Medecins du Monde said."

Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti - Council on Foreign Relations

Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti - Council on Foreign Relations: "To that end, the United States must coordinate closely with the UN and other donors to identify a coherent division of labor and to leverage what can be salvaged of ongoing international operations there. As the largest donor country and a neighbor, the United States will be looked to for leadership in the response. The United States in turn should spare no asset and lend its considerable response capacity, including airlift, command and control structures, medical mercy ships, and civilian and military disaster response teams."

News & Broadcast - World Bank to Provide an Additional $100 Million to Haiti, Following Earthquake

News & Broadcast - World Bank to Provide an Additional $100 Million to Haiti, Following Earthquake: "World Bank to Provide an Additional $100 Million to Haiti, Following Earthquake

Available in: Français, Español, Português
Press Release No:2010/228/LAC

Contacts in Washington:

Alejandro Cedeño (202) 473-3477 acedeno@worldbank.org

Sergio Jellinek (202) 458-2841 sjellinek@worldbank.org



WASHINGTON, DC, January 13, 2010—In response to the magnitude-7.0 earthquake that caused extensive damage and casualties in Haiti on Tuesday, the World Bank will provide an additional $100 million in emergency grant funding to support recovery and reconstruction in the Caribbean nation.



'This is a shocking event and it is crucial that the international community supports the Haitian people at this critical time,” said World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick. “The World Bank is mobilizing significant financial assistance and sending a team to help assess damage and reconstruction needs. Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti, our staff, and our UN colleagues.'"

Haiti earthquake: Illinois aid worker survives, sees devastation - chicagotribune.com

Haiti earthquake: Illinois aid worker survives, sees devastation - chicagotribune.com: "Richard Hammond was in Haiti when the quake struck. Now he won't go inside buildings because of the aftershocks.

He says he walks the streets of Cyvadier -- past the downed power lines, past the crumbled houses, past the crying women -- and tries to make sense of the devastation."

Want to Help Haiti Fast? Many Send Donations Via Text - TIME

Want to Help Haiti Fast? Many Send Donations Via Text - TIME: "The first tweet came through just two hours after a massive earthquake devastated Haiti's capital early Tuesday evening: 'Please text 'Yele' to 501501 to donate $5 to YELE HAITI. Your money will help with relief efforts. They need our help.' Sent from the Twitter account of Haitian born musician Wyclef Jean, the text message went out to the singer's nearly 1.4 million followers and kicked off what has quickly become the largest text-based fundraising campaign for disaster relief in history. An American Red Cross text donation campaign, which was launched a couple hours after Yéle Haiti's, had raised over $800,000 by 3pm Wednesday."

Updates on the Rescue Effort in Haiti - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com

Updates on the Rescue Effort in Haiti - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com: "Updates on the Rescue Effort in Haiti
By ROBERT MACKEY AND PATRICK LYONS

As we did on Tuesday and Wednesday, The Lede is continuing to follow news of the rescue effort in Haiti, where a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the nation, causing death and destruction that has been difficult for Haitians and observers outside the country to assess, due to a badly damaged communications infrastructure"

Private donations critical to relief - USATODAY.com

Private donations critical to relief - USATODAY.com: "After Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma ravaged cities along the Gulf Coast in 2005, private donations by Americans to help victims totaled $6.47 billion, according to a philanthropy center.

After the 2004 tsunami struck in Asia, private donations approached $2 billion, Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy said."

US Launches Major Response to Haiti Earthquake | Americas | English

US Launches Major Response to Haiti Earthquake | Americas | English: "The United States has launched a major civilian and military response to the massive earthquake in Haiti, which has flattened buildings in much of the capital, and left a devastating toll of death and destruction. We have details of the American rescue and relief effort in this report from Washington."

Clinton cancels Asia trip to help with Haiti earthquake response - washingtonpost.com

Clinton cancels Asia trip to help with Haiti earthquake response - washingtonpost.com: "HONOLULU -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that she would cancel the remainder of her trip to the Asia-Pacific region because of the earthquake in Haiti, returning to Washington to help to coordinate the U.S. response to the disaster."

Google Earth Library » Haiti Earthquake Maps and Data

Google Earth Library » Haiti Earthquake Maps and Data: "Haiti Earthquake Maps and Data
January 12th, 2010 Leave a comment Go to comments

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:53 PM, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Relief agencies and scientific agencies from all over the world have been compiling maps and other data to aid in relief efforts. I’ve tried to bring together the various maps and other data related to the Haiti Earthquake into a single location and in a format that can be easily viewed by anyone with Google Earth. I will continue to update this post as I find more maps or other data."

The NonProfit Times - Getting Relief To Quake-Stricken Haiti Is Perilous For Charities

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "The devastation caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday is so widespread that many relief agencies also have ceased to be able to function. Even if relief supplies and efforts have been mobilized, delivery is proving to be almost impossible.

Fundraising, which usually jumps when a catastrophe occurs, might not even be of immediate help if the situation in Haiti continues as is."

Region mobilizes to help Haiti quake victims - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe

Region mobilizes to help Haiti quake victims - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe: "By James F. Smith and John R. Ellement, Globe Staff

With the eyes of the world on earhquake-stricken Haiti, Massachusetts groups and individuals are mobilizing efforts, both large and small, to aid the victims of the disaster.

Partners in Health, the Boston-based group that has worked for decades on health and development in Haiti, has helped set up an emergency field hospital to treat the wounded"

Help Haiti but Beware: Watch Out for Those 'Impulse' Donations - ABC News

Help Haiti but Beware: Watch Out for Those 'Impulse' Donations - ABC News: "Recalling the well-intentioned efforts of groups who sent coats and fuzzy winter scarves to victims of the 2004 tropical Asian tsunami, and the outright scams launched by the ill-intentioned, Daniel Borochoff, president of the American Institute of Philanthropy, advises givers to target groups with strong track records in the area. They should donate to aid organizations that know Haiti, understand the needs of Haitians, and have well-organized distribution systems for actually delivering that aid."

From The Chronicle: Social Media Plays Big Role in Aid for Haiti - Philanthropy.com

From The Chronicle: Social Media Plays Big Role in Aid for Haiti - Philanthropy.com: "From The Chronicle: Social Media Plays Big Role in Aid for Haiti

People interested in helping victims of the earthquake that wracked Haiti yesterday are being encouraged to text and tweet their donations and publicize their support using the new technologies,"

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Canadian Press: International aid relief pledges for the victims of Haiti's earthquake

The Canadian Press: International aid relief pledges for the victims of Haiti's earthquake: "nternational aid relief pledges for the victims of Haiti's earthquake

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (CP) – 2 hours ago

A glance at some of the international aid pledges for victims of the earthquake in Haiti:

-The United Nations is releasing $10 million from its emergency funds.

-The Irish telecommunications company Digicel said it would donate $5 million to aid agencies and help repair the damaged phone network."

AFP Responds to Haiti Earthquake - AFP

AFP Responds to Haiti Earthquake - AFP: "AFP Responds to Haiti Earthquake

Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake on Jan. 12. In response to the critical and overwhelming challenges that the country now faces, AFP has put together a list of organizations providing relief efforts.

This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but simply an easy way that members can give to support the relief efforts. We know that we have many members who work for organizations involved in the relief efforts."

American Red Cross releases $200,000 in aid to help communities affected by earthquake in Haiti

American Red Cross releases $200,000 in aid to help communities affected by earthquake in Haiti: "The American Red Cross has pledged an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by today’s earthquake in Haiti, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation.

“Initial reports indicate widespread damage in Port au Prince, with continuing aftershocks,” says Tracy Reines, director of international disaster response for the American Red Cross. “As with most earthquakes, we expect to see immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.”"

Haiti earthquake: How to help - Haiti earthquake- msnbc.com

Haiti earthquake: How to help - Haiti earthquake- msnbc.com: "Haiti earthquake: How to help
A list of charitable organizations active in the nation"

Haiti earthquake: With aid groups already there, relief efforts ramp up quickly / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com

Haiti earthquake: With aid groups already there, relief efforts ramp up quickly / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com: "International Red Cross spokesman Paul Conneally said an estimated 3 million people may have been affected by the quake and that it would take a day or two for a clear picture of scope of the destruction to emerge"