Giving to disaster relief is as easy as your nearest ATM | StarTribune.com

Giving to disaster relief is as easy as your nearest ATM | StarTribune.com: "Wells Fargo customers logging into ATM machines this month found a new option on their screens. Next to the box that says 'Deposit Cash' is one saying 'Donate to Charity.'

Donate they did. In just 10 days, the ubiquitous ATM machines collected more than $1 million for Japan relief efforts by the American Red Cross. The experiment marks the first time ATM machines have been used nationwide -- by any bank -- to raise money for a charity, say national banking officials."

Quake-hit Japan receives over 1 bil. yen in donations from abroad - The Mainichi Daily News

Quake-hit Japan receives over 1 bil. yen in donations from abroad - The Mainichi Daily News: "TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan has received more than 1 billion yen in donations for reconstruction from foreign governments, private-sector groups and individuals as well as 1,300 tons in relief supplies following devastating the March 11 quake and tsunami, government and customs officials said Tuesday."

Best Links: Better Disaster Fundraising, Social Media Myths, Motivating Today

Best Links: Better Disaster Fundraising, Social Media Myths, Motivating Today: "Disaster Giving

There has been a lot of hand wringing over whether we should be raising funds for Japan and how to do it.

While I think that some organzations have taken advantage of the crisis in ways that diminish the reputation of the nonprofit sector, I also think that when people are motivated to give, giving should proceed."

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."

W&M Blogs � W&M’s Commitment to Haiti

W&M Blogs � W&M’s Commitment to Haiti: "The first W&M Haiti Compact alternative break, which had been designed as a response by the College in coalition with other universities around the country to the 2010 Haitian earthquake, is back on track for a May 2011 trip."

Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost

Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost: "Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost

Only $12 million pledged via Red Cross, Haitian donations had hit $200M in hours

By MARIAN SCOTT, The Gazette March 24, 2011



Have Canadians been slow to reach out a helping hand to earthquake-ravaged Japan?

While Quebecers opened their hearts and pocketbooks to Haiti in the wake of last year's 7.0-magnitude quake, relief efforts for Japan have been low-key in comparison."

Rise in Myanmar Quake Toll Feared - WSJ.com

Rise in Myanmar Quake Toll Feared - WSJ.com: "Aid agencies said they feared the death toll from a powerful earthquake in northeastern Myanmar Thursday night could climb further after government authorities reported at least 70 people were killed and hundreds of homes destroyed.

The quake struck just north of the trading hub of Tachileik, in a mountainous region near Myanmar's border with Thailand, and was measured at 6.8 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Tremors could be felt as far off as Hanoi, nearly 400 miles away, and Bangkok, more than 450 miles away, where tall buildings swayed. There was no tsunami as the earthquake occurred far inland."

Who's doing what in Hollywood to help Japan? - USATODAY.com

Who's doing what in Hollywood to help Japan? - USATODAY.com: "Although the charitable response to the disaster left in the wake of Japan's magnitude-9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami March 11 has paled in comparison to the outpouring of relief for Haiti last year and New Orleans in 2005, celebs are still doing their part to help. USA TODAY rounds up who's doing what to help the island nation get back on its feet."

Mutual disaster-relief aid brings Chinese and Japanese people closer

Mutual disaster-relief aid brings Chinese and Japanese people closer: "EIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Many people in China were deeply moved upon learning that a Japanese man helped 20 Chinese students escape the deadly tsunami as he put his life at risk.

On March 11, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami. Torrents burst into the streets of Miyagi prefecture, trapping 20 Chinese trainees from Sato Aquatic Co. in a small town in the prefecture."

Americans under age 40 are as likely to donate to Japan disaster relief through electronic means as traditional means | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

Americans under age 40 are as likely to donate to Japan disaster relief through electronic means as traditional means | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: "n a striking shift in charitable donations methods, Americans under age 40 are now just as likely to give donations to disaster relief through digital means as they are through traditional means like the phone or postal mail."

LivingSocial Deal Contributes $2 Million to Japan Disaster Relief

LivingSocial Deal Contributes $2 Million to Japan Disaster Relief: "LivingSocial has raised $2,301,130 for the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund after leveraging its popular group-buying platform to solicit donations.

Instead of offering a discount coupon for a product or activity, the site offered its more than 24 million subscribers an opportunity to make a $10 donation for just $5. LivingSocial picked up the difference."

Students to fold 1,000 cranes for disaster relief

Students to fold 1,000 cranes for disaster relief: "In response to the devastation in Japan as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, students in the Utah Valley University Japan Club and the International Student Council will hold the 'A Dollar for Help, A Crane for Hope,' fundraiser March 21 through the 25."

Japanese Red Cross Mission in Light of the Disasters | Social Enterprise

Japanese Red Cross Mission in Light of the Disasters | Social Enterprise: "Traditionally, the Red Cross provides emergency care for victims of natural disasters and depends on charitable donations to feed and provide shelter to people affected by devastating events over all parts of the world.

In the wake of Japan's recent events, the Red Cross officials are encouraging U.S. service members and families posted in the area to register with an online resource intended to keep families and friends back home informed of their welfare. The 'Safe and Well' website is sponsored by the Red Cross and supported by the U.S. armed services. The website is available at http://redcross.org."

Braves' Kawakami pledges $50,000 for Japan quake relief › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

Braves' Kawakami pledges $50,000 for Japan quake relief › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion: "ATLANTA —

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami will donate $50,000 to aid earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in his native Japan, the club said Sunday. ‘‘I had consulted with the club to make my donation as soon as possible,’’ Kawakami said in Florida. ‘‘I’ve decided to continue to work with the Braves on this matter.’‘"

Giving for Japan Disaster Now Totals More Than $136-Million - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Giving for Japan Disaster Now Totals More Than $136-Million - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Giving for Japan Disaster Now Totals More Than $136-Million

By Caroline Preston and Nicole Wallace

Ten days after the devastating earthquake and tsunamis in Japan, American donors have contributed more than $136-million for relief efforts, according to a Chronicle tally. Nearly two-thirds of the total has been raised by one organization, the American Red Cross.

The rate of donations is slower than after last year’s earthquake in Haiti and after 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Nine days after the disaster in Haiti, donors had contributed more than $355-million, and nine days after Katrina they had given more than $740-million."

Charities Rush to Help Japan, With Little Direction - NYTimes.com

Charities Rush to Help Japan, With Little Direction - NYTimes.com: "But wealthy Japan is not impoverished Haiti. And many groups are raising money without really knowing how it will be spent — or even if it will be needed.

The Japanese Red Cross, for example, has said repeatedly since the day after the earthquake that it does not want or need outside assistance. But that has not stopped the American Red Cross from raising $34 million through Tuesday afternoon in the name of Japan’s disaster victims."

CAFAmerica - Resources - News

CAFAmerica - Resources - News: "March 2011

Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Devastates Japan



At 2:46 p.m. local time on March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 slammed Japan's northeastern coast and triggered a 30-foot tsunami, killing hundreds and washing away buildings, cars and homes in a matter of minutes. Northern coastal cities such as Sendai, Ofutano City and Onahama bore the immediate effects of the quake and tsunami most heavily, though fires have broken out and millions are without electricity in cities as far south as Tokyo. Police have recovered thousands of bodies so far, and the number of casualties throughout the country is expected to rise dramatically in the coming days."

Japan Tsunami Response Moves from Rescue to Relief | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS

Japan Tsunami Response Moves from Rescue to Relief | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS: "The prime minister announced yesterday that operations would start to focus on relief and I think that anyone who is looking at this disaster and the fact that you have incredibly cold weather, you have not had many survivors found in the last 24 hours...there's probably not that many more people that could be saved so eventually the government has made that decision that the operation needs to focus very much on the living and getting them the supplies they need so they can be saved."

Exchange students at UOP join aid efforts | Recordnet.com

Exchange students at UOP join aid efforts | Recordnet.com: "Exchange students at UOP join aid efforts
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Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao takes philanthropy to disaster-hit Japan - Focus discussion - People Forum

Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao takes philanthropy to disaster-hit Japan - Focus discussion - People Forum: "Chen Guangbiao, a 42-year-old billionaire and chief executive of recycling company Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources, headed to Japan Friday to personally donate rescue supplies and 13 million yen (US$158,820) to the country’s earthquake and tsunami victims, according to the Yangtze Evening News (in Chinese)."