Crowdfunded Campaigns For Nepal Are Huge. Is That A Good Way To Give? : Goats and Soda : NPR

Crowdfunded Campaigns For Nepal Are Huge. Is That A Good Way To Give? : Goats and Soda : NPR: "Crowdfunding was widely popular in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy. But the magnitude of mini-campaigns for the Nepal disaster is unprecedented, says Amy Sample Ward, CEO of a nonprofit technology organization called NTEN."



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Crowdfunding for Disaster Aid Hits New High With Nepal Quake - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Crowdfunding for Disaster Aid Hits New High With Nepal Quake - The Chronicle of Philanthropy:



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Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist and Man-made Disaster Relief Funds: Part 2 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center

Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist and Man-made Disaster Relief Funds: Part 2 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center: "Some lessons from natural disaster preparedness, donor solicitation, and relief distribution can apply to terrorism and mass-killing funds. However, several differences in both the nature of the attacks and in victims’ needs exist, making this study a worthwhile exercise. The acts profiled here generated a spectrum of approaches to victim relief. Some efforts focused on community recovery, others on victim compensation. Some tragedies spurred creation of ad-hoc funds established specifically for those harmed (such as the Boston Marathon bombing). Others received the attention of thousands of charities and a huge outlay of federal government money (in the case of the September 11th attacks). Still others, such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., took a hybrid approach, with several charities coming together to coordinate fundraising and distribution under the auspices of a well-respected, established entity."



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Eight-Year Old Raises Nearly $600 for Red Cross Disaster Relief

Eight-Year Old Raises Nearly $600 for Red Cross Disaster Relief: Caroline Oswitt of Northbridge dropped by the Red Cross of Central Massachusetts offices in Worcester Monday, June 24 and brightened the day for the Red Cross staff with her compassion and concern for people in Oklahoma following the recent spring storms. At just eight years old Oswitt, organized a fundraiser for Red Cross disaster relief.

Post-Sandy Donor Fatigue Worries N.Y. Charities - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Post-Sandy Donor Fatigue Worries N.Y. Charities - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The rush of donations to aid victims of Superstorm Sandy is straining giving to other New York City-area nonprofit groups, writes The Wall Street Journal.

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.

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.

How Does Hurricane Sandy Fundraising Compare to Other Disasters? | npENGAGE

How does fundraising in support of Hurricane Sandy compare to other disasters? That’s a question that people have been asking a lot this week and I wanted to try to give an answer.
On the surface, disaster fundraising for Hurricane Sandy appears to be lagging other major events like the Haitian Earthquake in 2010 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. That might make for provocative headlines, but there is a lot more going on here than initial appearances.
How Does Hurricane Sandy Fundraising Compare to Other Disasters? | npENGAGE

Insight: Red Cross response to Sandy fails to meet expectations | Reuters

Insight: Red Cross response to Sandy fails to meet expectations | Reuters: In interviews with public officials and Red Cross staff, as well as first responders from other aid organizations, it has become clear the Red Cross was hampered by the sheer magnitude of the disaster, by its decision to position supplies and staff well outside the areas likely to be hardest hit by the storm, and by misperceptions about what kinds of relief it would provide in New York City.

The sense of letdown is all the more stark because the Red Cross, the fifth-largest charity in the United States by private donations, is viewed by many as the place to donate money when there is a major disaster at home or abroad. It has raised nearly $120 million since Sandy - spending about $40 million of that so far.

Update: Charities Raise More Than $174-Million for Sandy Victims - Recovering From Sandy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Update: Charities Raise More Than $174-Million for Sandy Victims - Recovering From Sandy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: As of Friday, charities have reported raising more than $174-million for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the New York and New Jersey region on October 30.

That’s more than the $136-million that U.S. charities had raised within 10 days of last year’s Japan tsunami and earthquake. But it’s dwarfed by the outpouring that followed the 2010 Haiti earthquake ($380-million 10 days after the event) and 2005′s Hurricane Katrina ($740-million nine days after the storm).

Superstorm-Relief Donations From Companies and Individuals - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Superstorm-Relief Donations From Companies and Individuals - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In addition to the $11-million raised as of this morning by the American Red Cross for storm relief, the following charities report their current fundraising totals:

Save the Children, the international aid group, has raised $1-million.
The Salvation Army has raised $700,000 in online contributions.
Catholic Charities USA has updated its tally to $29,000 from $18,000 yesterday.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has raised $24,000 in online gifts and text-to-give efforts since Friday.
Church World Service has received $1,000 through online giving.

Japan Society Allocates Over Half of Earthquake Relief Fund with 4th Round of Grants: Press: About: Japan Society

Japan Society Allocates Over Half of Earthquake Relief Fund with 4th Round of Grants: Press: About: Japan Society: Japan Society Allocates Over Half of Earthquake Relief Fund with 4th Round of Grants
March 9, 2012

New York, NY – Japan Society announced today an additional eight grants totaling $1.6 million from its Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (JERF). This latest announcement brings total allocations from the $12.5 million fund to $7.2 million distributed to 19 organizations representing 25 projects that directly serve people affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011.

“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, we are pleased with the swift allocations and immediate use of the funds for people in need,” said Motoatsu Sakurai, President of Japan Society. “Over half of the money we’ve received has now been allocated. Moving forward, we will continue to look for opportunities to fund effective projects, including those that serve rebuilding and economic recovery in the region.”

Helping Thailand's flood victims with squeegees | CNNGo.com

Helping Thailand's flood victims with squeegees | CNNGo.com: Since July, more than 530 people have died in Thailand's floods. In response, volunteers from the foreign and local communities have mobilized a fundraising campaign called "Wipe the Tide."

This month, more than 200 volunteers (and counting) have hit the streets of the capital to take action and support Thailand residents during the severe flooding crisis. Their mission is to help flood victims and rebuild the city’s devastated areas by washing car windshields for donations.

Launched by Bangkok Vanguards, a local grassroots organization, Wipe the Tide began with nine volunteers posted at major traffic intersections. In less than two hours, they raised nearly 27,750 baht.

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families: Members of PennThai have been fundraising for those affected by the floods for the past few weeks.

Chayapong Naviroj, a 2011 College graduate, and his family started a fundraising campaign for flood victims. His family owns a commercial department store in Thailand and is collaborating with the country’s Air Force to set up a foundation to help those in need.

Gala raises $10,000 for Joplin | Collaborate Meetings

Gala raises $10,000 for Joplin | Collaborate Meetings: "Gala raises $10,000 for Joplin

In three weeks, planners for Show Me Support for Joplin: A Red Tie Affair chose a location (Washington, D.C.’s Union Station) and a theme (a “Top Chef”-style event featuring local and national chefs recreating a Joplin, Mo., favorite), and recruited more than 100 guests, including fellow event professionals and legislators, to the event supporting of the victims of the tornado that hit Joplin May 22. Contributions from the June 13 gala totaled more than $10,000, and organizers continue to raise funds, aiming for a $50,000 goal by the end of the campaign. All proceeds go to for the Joplin Area Habitat For Humanity"

How Fund Raising for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Increased Giving in 2010 - Online Fund-Raising Survey - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

How Fund Raising for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Increased Giving in 2010 - Online Fund-Raising Survey - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "How Fund Raising for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Increased Giving in 2010"

Red Cross accepting donations for AL disaster relief

Red Cross accepting donations for AL disaster relief: "The deadly tornadoes that swept across Alabama and several other states over the weekend left demolished buildings, snapped trees, broken power lines and homeless people in its wake. More than 40 people lost their lives as a result of the estimated 200 tornadoes that ravaged the nation from Oklahoma to Virginia."

AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated March 28, 2011) - AFP

Just a reminder that AFP maintains this related AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts page on our website.

AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated March 28, 2011) - AFP: "AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated March 28, 2011)

Last year, Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake. In response to the critical and overwhelming challenges that the country faced, AFP put together this Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page. This page is not meant to be comprehensive, but simply an easy way that members can keep up to date with ongoing and recent disaster relief efforts. We know that we have many members who work for organizations involved in the relief efforts. If you don't see a resource or organization listed here and would like it posted, please email the AFP Webmaster (webmaster@afpnet.org)."