Marathon Bombings May Have Hurt Nonprofits’ Fundraising

massnonprofit.org ::: May 7, 2013 — Fallout from last month's Boston Marathon bombings seems to have included local nonprofit fundraising efforts, perhaps temporarily, as people, responding generously to help victims of the attack, may have diverted their philanthropy from other worthy causes, based on results from signature fundraising events of three nonprofits – Project Bread, Run-Walk to Home Base, and Longwood Giving.

The Makers of Ushahidi Hope to Kickstart a Backup Communications Server | MIT Technology Review

The Makers of Ushahidi Hope to Kickstart a Backup Communications Server | MIT Technology Review: This Box Keeps Information Flowing During a Crisis

The creators of Ushahidi, a crisis mapping platform, have developed hardware that keeps wireless communication going in the midst of chaos.

Giving opportunities abound after Boston bombing, but experts urge donors proceed with caution - The Washington Post

Giving opportunities abound after Boston bombing, but experts urge donors proceed with caution - The Washington Post: At least two online campaigns aimed to help David Henneberry buy a new boat after his was shot up while a Boston Marathon bombing suspect hid inside. And a handful of drives have cropped up to help the family of Martin Richard, the 8-year-old killed in the attack.

Neither recipient had anything to do with setting up those fundraisers.

Local nonprofit group raises more than $1 million for Rockaway recovery� - NY Daily News

Local nonprofit group raises more than $1 million for Rockaway recovery� - NY Daily News: A Rockaway nonprofit group that has raised more than $1 million for their storm-battered neighbors say it’s only the beginning of their fight to ensure the recovery of their beloved community.

The Graybeards, an 11-year-old Rockaway volunteer group, has donated Home Depot gift cards and checks to more than 800 struggling families so far since Superstorm Sandy struck, group officials said.