Local Foundations Call on Other Philanthropists: Support Nonprofits in Sandy Aftermath! - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Local Foundations Call on Other Philanthropists: Support Nonprofits in Sandy Aftermath! - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: In an opinion piece posted on NJ.com, representatives of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the Community Foundation of New Jersey pledge to help support nonprofit organizations in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. The article points out that a hidden and potentially devastating fallout from the storm is the impact it will have on nonprofit organizations that have seen demand for services skyrocket, but resources diminish as a result of the storm.

ShelterBox former chief executive denies gross misconduct allegations | Third Sector

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ShelterBox former chief executive denies gross misconduct allegations

By Andy Hillier, Third Sector Online, 20 November 2012

Tom Henderson, founder of the disaster relief charity, says he was removed because the board disliked his 'forthright management style'

The founder and former chief executive of ShelterBox has strenuously denied allegations that he was guilty of gross misconduct and said he was wrongfully dismissed.

‘HPU Cares’ Matches Student Donations for Hurricane Sandy Relief :: High Point University :: High Point University | High Point, NC

‘HPU Cares’ Matches Student Donations for Hurricane Sandy Relief :: High Point University :: High Point University | High Point, NC: HIGH POINT, N.C., DATE, 2012 – High Point University students are showing their support for families and friends affected by Hurricane Sandy through numerous fundraising events. The university is matching every dollar raised by the students to support relief and rebuilding efforts through the American Red Cross, totaling $13,500 raised so far.

Charitable parents raise charitable kids | Reuters

Charitable parents raise charitable kids | Reuters: No one knows how many kids have participated along with those who have funneled $117 million to the Red Cross since the superstorm, but experts say schoolkids' charitable initiatives spike after national disasters such as Sandy. And the lessons learned can stay with children for a lifetime.

Sandy’s Lesson: Today’s Relief System Doesn’t Work for the Vulnerable - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sandy’s Lesson: Today’s Relief System Doesn’t Work for the Vulnerable - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Grass-roots leaders who lived through Superstorm Sandy have learned many painful lessons.

We now fully understand that extreme weather in the age of climate change and global warming knows no class, race, or privilege boundaries.

Art for Sandy: 12 Iconic Photographs to Benefit Hurricane Relief - LightBox

Art for Sandy: 12 Iconic Photographs to Benefit Hurricane Relief - LightBox: n collaboration with TIME’s photography editors, has launched Art for Sandy Relief, a curated collection of Hurricane Sandy benefit editions. The photographs showcase both milestones and the mundane, characterizing the ever-changing and now ever-changed landscape of the authentic New York. Art for Sandy Relief comprises one of the largest art-fundraising efforts for Sandy to date. Twelve photographs in all, these museum-quality prints of New York and New Jersey will launch in two sets: Monday, November 19th and Monday, December 3rd, with work from legendary photographers such as Eugene Richards, Joel Meyerowitz and Laura McPhee.

Five Steps to Successful Crisis Communications | Beth’s Blog

Five Steps to Successful Crisis Communications | Beth’s Blog: Five Steps to Successful Crisis Communications – Guest Post By Meghan Teich at Big Duck

With more than two weeks since Superstorm Sandy hit, many nonprofits are asking the same question: how do we communicate during a crisis like that?

Nearly $220M in charitable donations for Sandy relief raised thus far - NorthJersey.com

Nearly $220M in charitable donations for Sandy relief raised thus far - NorthJersey.com: Donors have given nearly $220 million to charities for superstorm Sandy relief and recovery efforts.

Non-profit officials say that's the largest outpouring of donations for any domestic disaster in the past five years. But it's only about one-third of what was raised in the first two weeks after Hurricane Katrina pounded the Gulf Coast in 2005 and about half the donations made in the same amount of time following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Buddhist Disaster Relief Agency Gives $10 Million For Sandy Victims � CBS New York

Buddhist Disaster Relief Agency Gives $10 Million For Sandy Victims � CBS New York: NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Buddhist disaster relief agency the Tzu Chi Foundation will be giving $10 million to help victims of Superstorm Sandy, city officials announced Sunday.

Sandy may be to blame for lagging holiday donations at Mercer County charities | NJ.com

Sandy may be to blame for lagging holiday donations at Mercer County charities | NJ.com: While Hurricane Sandy has prompted an outpouring of kindness, it has left some local charities reeling from dwindling contributions and holiday event ticket sales.