Mobilizing online communities in the Face of Disaster: Tips from NetSquared Local Organizers | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org

Mobilizing online communities in the Face of Disaster: Tips from NetSquared Local Organizers | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org: "On the 12th of March, one day after the tragic earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan Ichi - Hiroyasu Ichikawa - the NetSquared Local organizer from Tokyo sent an e-mail to our NetSquared Local Organizer listserve asking for the best practices for mobilizing online communities in the time of a disaster. In the weeks that have followed, Ichi’s e-mail provoked a series of responses from all over the world. In this post, we hope to voice many of the tools, resources, and tactics that have been shared, in hopes of encouraging others around the world to get involved with the digital relief efforts."

Maximizing disaster-response giving | Philanthropy Journal

Maximizing disaster-response giving | Philanthropy Journal: "he recent earthquake in Haiti has once again brought to the forefront the role that new giving channels play in helping those most affected by disasters.

The combination of online giving and mobile giving were the first response channels of choice by donors. Other giving channels like direct mail simply take too long to help with short-term needs."