Providence wins philanthropy challenge — Brown Daily Herald

Providence wins philanthropy challenge — Brown Daily Herald: Providence won the $5 million grand prize in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge yesterday, according to a press release from Mayor Angel Taveras’ office. The contest� — sponsored by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s charitable organization — called for submissions of inventive ideas to improve life and solve problems faced by cities across the country.

Clinton Foundation Donates $700,000 for Haiti's Development - Day News | Day News

Clinton Foundation Donates $700,000 for Haiti's Development - Day News | Day News: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, through the Clinton Foundation, awarded grants in Haiti to help them develop their agriculture sector. He has been the special envoy of the United Nations to Haiti since 2010, even before a killer earthquake hit the Caribbean island country. The grant will be used for tree planting, developing coffee farms and training farmers.

Sean Penn's charity is to receive $8.75 million to help Haiti earthquake survivors | Amy Andrews Gossip Girl | IrishCentral

Sean Penn's charity is to receive $8.75 million to help Haiti earthquake survivors | Amy Andrews Gossip Girl | IrishCentral: The actor has agreed a deal with the Haitian government and the World Bank to get cash to fund a 16-month relief project to move approximately 14,000 homeless victims of the natural disaster off of private golf course Petionville country club, which they have been occupying for the past three years.

NJ Gov. Christie defends pace of disbursements in Superstorm Sandy relief charity run by wife - The Washington Post

NJ Gov. Christie defends pace of disbursements in Superstorm Sandy relief charity run by wife - The Washington Post: The Republican governor said the Sandy relief fund was never meant to provide immediate assistance to those recovering from New Jersey’s worst natural disaster, which killed 40 residents, left three-quarters of the state without power and caused $37 billion in damage in the state. The storm, which was spawned when Hurricane Sandy merged with two other weather systems, killed people in 10 states, but New Jersey and New York were hit the hardest.

Fundraising, Part 7: International affairs group aims to show impact | Philanthropy North Carolina

Fundraising, Part 7: International affairs group aims to show impact | Philanthropy North Carolina: In the face of natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, donors increasingly expect international relief charities to show “your work is actually accomplishing something,” says Bob Ottenhoff, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy in Washington, D.C.

Americans gave $713 mn to disaster-hit Japan: report

Americans gave $713 mn to disaster-hit Japan: report: Americans have given nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars in private donations to help tsunami-wracked communities, a report said, as Japan marked the second anniversary of the disaster Monday.

Sandy charity's aid slow getting to victims

Sandy charity's aid slow getting to victims: The Sandy relief fund chaired by New Jersey first lady Mary Pat Christie has raised more than $32 million so far. But four months after the superstorm, none of that aid has reached storm victims yet.

How Effective was Crisis Mapping During the 2011 Japan Earthquake? | TechPresident

How Effective was Crisis Mapping During the 2011 Japan Earthquake? | TechPresident: Compared to similar efforts put to use in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, not as consistently. The volunteers behind 4636 – the Ushahidi crisis map that enabled Haitian earthquake victims to broadcast disaster conditions via text – formed a significant portion of the humanitarian response to the quake. Yet crisis mapping in the immediate aftermath of the Japan earthquake, including an Ushahidi map of Twitter reports, Sinsai.info, was not as critical to response.

U.S. quake donations top list at 710 million dollars : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)

U.S. quake donations top list at 710 million dollars : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): NEW YORK (Jiji Press)--More than 710 million dollars has been donated from the United States in response to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, according to a nongovernment organization's survey.

Big Data: A Natural Solution for Disaster Relief | SmartData Collective

Big Data: A Natural Solution for Disaster Relief | SmartData Collective: Terrestrial challenges, on the other hand, are currently more amenable to big data. One of big data’s true strengths lies in crisis mapping, the process of using visualizations, footage, analysis and apps to get an overview of a disaster as it evolves. Google’s Superstorm Sandy Crisis Map tracked the course of last winter’s storm, with video footage, evacuation routes and emergency aid centers. The UN commissioned the Digital Humanitarian Network to track the real-time effects of Typhoon Pablo in the Philippines. Among other efforts, social data was analyzed to provide a detailed, real-time map of displaced people, fatalities, crop damage, broken bridges and more.

Hundreds of Red Cross Disaster Relief Workers Helping in Mississippi

Hundreds of Red Cross Disaster Relief Workers Helping in Mississippi: Hundreds of American Red Cross disaster relief workers are in Mississippi with more arriving over the Presidential holiday weekend.

"Close to 300 Red Cross volunteers are on the ground in South and Central Mississippi providing disaster relief and comfort to those affected by last weekend’s tornadoes and floods,” said Tinika Fails, Volunteer and Training Manager for the American Red Cross Mississippi Region. “Thanks to these dedicated folks, yesterday we were able to provide more than 2,000 meals, 2,000 snacks and 2,000 disaster relief items to people in the impacted areas.”

Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush' | World news | guardian.co.uk

Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush' | World news | guardian.co.uk: Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush'

Anonymous donor from northern Japan sends eight gold ingots worth �160,000 to Ishinomaki, where 3,000 people died

Porter’s penny philanthropy � Local News � MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK

Porter’s penny philanthropy � Local News � MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK: Rash, the Porter Consolidated Schools Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America adviser, and her FCCLA group settled on a fundraiser: They would ask every student, teacher, administrator, business and resident to donate 28 pennies — one penny each for the 27 deaths in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012. The 28th penny would be for the community, still reeling from the mass shooting.

House OKs Bill to Allow FEMA Aid for Sandy-Hit Faith Sites - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

House OKs Bill to Allow FEMA Aid for Sandy-Hit Faith Sites - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: House OKs Bill to Allow FEMA Aid for Sandy-Hit Faith Sites

February 14, 2013, 10:55 am

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday to make churches mosques, synagogues, and other religious buildings damaged by Superstorm Sandy eligible for federal aid, the Associated Press reports.

Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Planning : Programs : Newsroom

Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Planning : Programs : Newsroom: All it takes is one person to start a movement. And NBC News correspondent Ann Curry proved that statement to be true. After the devastation that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary school in December, Curry posed a simple statement on Twitter that caused a viral movement.

“Imagine if all of us committed to 20 mitzvahs/acts of kindness to honor each child lost in Newtown. I’m in. If you are RT #20acts.”

Disaster Relief Teams Help Snowy Northeast | WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio

Disaster Relief Teams Help Snowy Northeast | WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio: Local disaster relief teams will help victims of Superstorm Sandy deal with the impact of the nor'easter that just pummeled through the region.

Locally based disaster relief organizations, such as The Salvation Army and The American Red Cross, have already been working for several months helping victims of Sandy.

Greater New York Chapter Preparing for Major Winter Storm � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

Greater New York Chapter Preparing for Major Winter Storm � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: Greater New York Chapter Preparing for Major Winter Storm

Online tools 'decentralising disaster relief efforts' - SciDev.Net

Online tools 'decentralising disaster relief efforts' - SciDev.Net: Researchers writing in Disasters evaluated the experiences of Harvard University's Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) during the Sichuan and Haiti earthquake responses in 2008 and 2010, respectively.

UVM Alumni to give $60,000 to Vermont Disaster Relief Fund | Vermont Business Magazine

UVM Alumni to give $60,000 to Vermont Disaster Relief Fund | Vermont Business Magazine: The University of Vermont Alumni Association is making a $60,000 contribution to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund.

Obama Signs Sandy Bill Providing $50.5 Billion In Disaster Relief Into Law

Obama Signs Sandy Bill Providing $50.5 Billion In Disaster Relief Into Law: Obama Signs Sandy Bill Providing $50.5 Billion In Disaster Relief Into Law

Haggling over Hurricane Sandy relief: The unraveling of a rational disaster relief policy - The Hill's Congress Blog

Haggling over Hurricane Sandy relief: The unraveling of a rational disaster relief policy - The Hill's Congress Blog: The frustrating delay in moving Hurricane Sandy relief through Congress reflects more than regional resentments and the fiscal conservatism of some House members.

1 | Sandy's Driftwood Becomes Color-Blocked Art For Charity | Co.Design: business innovation design

1 | Sandy's Driftwood Becomes Color-Blocked Art For Charity | Co.Design: business innovation design: Two New York art directors collected, dried, and painted wood they found on the Jersey Shore after the hurricane. Now, the pieces are being sold to benefit local reconstruction efforts.

Mega disaster relief fund could be on cards | Sunshine Coast Daily

Mega disaster relief fund could be on cards | Sunshine Coast Daily: A MEGA disaster relief fund to shield taxpayers from sudden levies to recoup costs after significant weather events could be discussed once the Queensland floods enter a recovery phase.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan would not discuss whether his government would introduce another flood levy, as it did after the 2011 Queensland floods, on Monday.

How to Do Disaster Relief Right - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

How to Do Disaster Relief Right - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: The debate over the size and content of the legislation providing relief for residents of New York and New Jersey whose homes and communities were devastated by Superstorm Sandy raises questions beyond why some feckless Republican members of Congress voted to deny this region the kind of relief that the U.S. government has previously provided (in a much faster way) to other regions hit by natural disasters. How does one do disaster relief properly? This is an area where nonprofits can teach legislators what works and what isn’t all that helpful.

A very good teacher is Juanita Rilling, the executive director of the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI), which works to educate the public, nonprofits, and government agencies about the best ways to provide international disaster relief. Because it isn’t a disaster relief organization itself, it isn’t pitching for this or that kind of disaster aid, but simply for smarter disaster relief in general. Rilling spoke to the Nonprofit Quarterly shortly after Superstorm Sandy struck.

Disaster Update: American Red Cross Contributes $50,000 to Zimbabwe Disaster Relief � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

Disaster Update: American Red Cross Contributes $50,000 to Zimbabwe Disaster Relief � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: Disaster Update: American Red Cross Contributes $50,000 to Zimbabwe Disaster Relief

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 – The American Red Cross is contributing $50,000 to help those affected by food insecurity caused by drought and below-normal rainfall in Zimbabwe.

Microsoft Launches Free Disaster Relief App

Microsoft Launches Free Disaster Relief App: Microsoft has recently released a new Disaster Relief app that goes under the name HelpBridge. The application is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8. The application allows you to do two things: ask for help and give help. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to call for help, you can send a message out via Facebook, SMS and email to a preassigned list of contacts with your location and a message. As of now, the app doesn’t support Twitter. HelpBridge also allows users to alert family and friends that they’re OK after a disaster strikes.

Haiti: United States Has Disbursed $2.5 Billion Since 2010 Earthquake

Haiti: United States Has Disbursed $2.5 Billion Since 2010 Earthquake: he United States has disbursed more than $2.5 billion in Haiti since the earthquake in January 2010, according to a State Department release issued Wednesday.

That number represents disbursements through the end of September 2012. The US had committed more than $3.6 billion toward “relief, recovery and reconstruction” in the same period, it said.

Charity at the top of these slopes | Boston Herald

Charity at the top of these slopes | Boston Herald: hat’s how, just a half-year after the end of one of the toughest financial seasons in ski resort history, the folks in Vermont made things happen, donating close to $100,000 to disaster relief from the storm.

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving

January 10, 2013, 4:15 pm

By Caroline Preston

Mike Rea, founder of Give2Asia, calls the 2004 Asian tsunamis the “first global disaster of our time.”

Now an employee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Rea wanted to use the disaster’s 10th anniversary to investigate what had become of the millions of dollars his group contributed and the many people it aspired to help.

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving

January 10, 2013, 4:15 pm

By Caroline Preston

Mike Rea, founder of Give2Asia, calls the 2004 Asian tsunamis the “first global disaster of our time.”

Now an employee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Rea wanted to use the disaster’s 10th anniversary to investigate what had become of the millions of dollars his group contributed and the many people it aspired to help.

Mobile Service Disruption from Great Japan Earthquake Visualized

Mobile Service Disruption from Great Japan Earthquake Visualized: When the tragic earthquake hit Japan back in March of 2011, mobile communications were severely disrupted in the affected regions, even in metropolitan Tokyo. The University of Tokyo’s Center for Spatial Information Science has put together an incredible visualization which dramatically illustrates how mobile activity almost completely stops in the minutes after the earthquake hit at 14:46PM on that afternoon.

Red Cross Releases Report on Haiti Earthquake Donations

Red Cross Releases Report on Haiti Earthquake Donations: The American Red Cross recently released a three-year update on its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, made possible by donations from the public.

The report, which can be found at www.redcross.org/Haiti, shows that hundreds of thousands of people are living in safer homes and have improved access to water and health services thanks to the generous donations following the earthquake.

Japan: National Diet Library Begins Testing of Great East Japan Earthquake Archive | LJ INFOdocket

Japan: National Diet Library Begins Testing of Great East Japan Earthquake Archive | LJ INFOdocket: he Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, jointly with the National Diet Library, on Jan. 10 will start tests [protoype available] of a “Great East Japan Earthquake Archive,” an integrated data management system for more than 100,000 items related to the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.

It plans to complete the system in early March and increase the number of items to more than 300,000, including related data.

Earthquake efforts in Japan earn Lori Henderson MBE - Dundee / Local / News / The Courier

Earthquake efforts in Japan earn Lori Henderson MBE - Dundee / Local / News / The Courier: A DUNDEE woman’s services to Japan’s reconstruction following the country’s devastating earthquake have earned her an MBE.

Sandy Shows Disaster-Relief Funding Is a Disaster - Bloomberg

Sandy Shows Disaster-Relief Funding Is a Disaster - Bloomberg: The Hurricane Sandy aid discussion has been noticeably lacking in common sense. On Jan. 4, the House of Representatives approved a scaled-back $9.7 billion aid package and promised to debate the additional $51 billion offered by the Senate on Jan. 15. But the most obvious solution to disaster-relief spending remains unexplored: budgeting for it ahead of time.

Panera Bread Collects $4,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief - Dedham, MA Patch

Panera Bread Collects $4,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief - Dedham, MA Patch: Panera Bread Collects $4,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief

In just under two weeks, the customers at 16 New England-based Panera Bread locations, including the Dedham location, were able to raise more than $4,000 for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.

NY AG: Charities raise $400m for Sandy relief - WSJ.com

NY AG: Charities raise $400m for Sandy relief - WSJ.com: NEW YORK — Charities in New York state have collectively raised more than $400 million for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, the state's attorney general said Thursday.

A survey of 88 nonprofit groups by Eric Schneiderman's office found that as of mid-December, the fundraising for storm victims had been dominated by five charities, led by The American Red Cross, which had raised $188 million, the Robin Hood Foundation, which had taken in $67 million and The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, which collected $45 million.

Hearts Broken - How to Help Newtown

Hearts Broken - How to Help Newtown: Update: The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported on Tuesday that donations are pouring in to several memorial funds set up for the families of the Sandy Hook victims. More Than $1-Million Raised for Newtown's Survivors.

It's been a very hard week for everyone. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut on Friday took away our breath and our joy.

My emotions have been both grief and helplessness. But I also experienced a deep need to do something, anything to help.

How to Respond to a National Tragedy | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention

How to Respond to a National Tragedy | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention: How to Respond to a National Tragedy

Like you, my heart and head are heavy in the wake of Friday’s tragedy in Newtown, CT. Especially since I feel so helpless.

My gut is that’s how many of your supporters and prospects are feeling as well, and what will be top of mind for at least a few more days. So be responsive, even though you’re pressured by the year-end push for support.

Opinion: Losing Charitable Tax Break A Societal Deduction - TheNonProfitTimes

Opinion: Losing Charitable Tax Break A Societal Deduction - TheNonProfitTimes: he Center on Philanthropy (CoP) in Indianapolis, Ind., estimated that after three weeks, fundraising for Sandy, which rampaged up the East Coast impacting 65 million people in 11 states, stood at $219 million. Fundraising for the 2005 tsunami was $610 million after the same time period. Haiti received $752 million. Fundraising for September 11 was $876 million, and $1.3 billion for Katrina.

Four weeks out from Sandy, CoP’s estimate of the fundraising total was $244 million. The bulk of that went to the American Red Cross.

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance
13-12-2012 Statement

United Nations, General Assembly, 67th session, Plenary, Item70(a) of the agenda, statement by the ICRC, New York, 13 December 2012.

Full title: Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance

Taiwan donates helicopters to Guatemala disaster-relief work - The China Post

Taiwan donates helicopters to Guatemala disaster-relief work - The China Post: AIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan donated two helicopters to Guatemala on Monday and has revamped two of the Central American ally's existing choppers to bolster its humanitarian and disaster-relief operations, the Ministry of Nation Defense (MND) said yesterday.

FEMA Says That Nonprofits Should Notify the State of Damage in Case a Public Assistance Grant Is Needed | LoanSafe

FEMA Says That Nonprofits Should Notify the State of Damage in Case a Public Assistance Grant Is Needed | LoanSafe: The program reimburses government entities, tribal nations and nonprofits for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure to pre-disaster condition.

IRS Gives Additional Time to Small, Automatically Revoked Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected by Hurricane Sandy | Planned Giving Design Center

IRS Gives Additional Time to Small, Automatically Revoked Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected by Hurricane Sandy | Planned Giving Design Center: As part of the administration’s efforts to bring all available resources to bear to support state and local partners impacted by Hurricane Sandy, the IRS is postponing the filing date until Feb. 1, 2013, for some small tax-exempt organizations affected by Hurricane Sandy to take advantage of transitional relief when applying for reinstatement of their exempt status.

Charity: Water Founder Focuses on NYC :: Articles :: Gotham Magazine

Charity: Water Founder Focuses on NYC :: Articles :: Gotham Magazine: When Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, the apocalyptic images of thousands of New Yorkers without shelter and clean drinking water stuck a chord for Charity: Water founder Scott Harrison. “People see pictures of kids filling our ubiquitous jerricans [yellow jugs pictured] from hydrants and are absolutely shocked,” says Harrison, who volunteered with other Charity: Water staffers to pass out water and supplies in Chelsea and the Lower East Side. “This is what we see in the developing world, but it’s water from a pond or a muddy river. There’s been that kind of tension of, ‘How do we best serve people in our own backyard,’ but also, we’ve made a commitment to 400,000 people [overseas] over the next couple months. The people that we are championing are not on television; they’re silently walking and waiting for people like us to be their voice and stand in the gap for them.”

Haiti - Fund Created by Clinton and Bush to Close - NYTimes.com

Haiti - Fund Created by Clinton and Bush to Close - NYTimes.com: A pro-business fund that was created by former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake nearly three years ago will cease operations at the end of this month, an executive for the organization said Friday.

State, Not Aid Group, to Run N.Y. Governor's Sandy Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

State, Not Aid Group, to Run N.Y. Governor's Sandy Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: State, Not Aid Group, to Run N.Y. Governor’s Sandy Fund

December 10, 2012, 8:51 am

The Empire State Relief Fund., established by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to help victims of Superstorm Sandy, will be overseen by a government agency rather than a large aid charity, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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.

Steven Cohen: We Need a Federal Disaster Superfund

Steven Cohen: We Need a Federal Disaster Superfund: Hurricane Sandy's unprecedented impact on the New York-New Jersey region is still being felt over a month after the storm has passed. The storm resulted in a massive response effort that continues today and has involved every level of government along with an impressive outpouring of private help. It is now clear that it will take a long time to recover from this disaster. Despite the wealth of this region, we will need help from the rest of the nation if we are to fully recover. The nation must develop a more routine and adequate method of funding response to disasters. We need a federal Disaster Superfund.

Lawmaker Wants To Create “New York State Natural Disaster Relief Fund” | Albany Watch

Lawmaker Wants To Create “New York State Natural Disaster Relief Fund” | Albany Watch: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, is proposing to create a state natural disaster relief fund to help families impacted by Superstorm Sandy and prepare for future disasters, Gannett’s Haley Viccaro reports.

Reuniting Families with Lost Hurricane Sandy Pets - Causes Blog

Reuniting Families with Lost Hurricane Sandy Pets - Causes Blog: When New York City Animal Care & Control began sheltering lost pets after Hurricane Sandy’s destruction of the East Coast, cause leader Danielle Karr knew all too well what would result of their lives. After a certain period of time, the NYC ACC creates “To Be Destroyed” lists for pets unable to find a home. Danielle, reluctant to allow for mass euthanizing of pets, decided to act. Soon after Hurricane Sandy’s landfall, Danielle created a petition asking NYC ACC to halt their “To Be Destroyed” lists for the sake of families hoping to find their pets. After initially seeking 1,500 signatures on Causes.com, her petition has now attracted more than 50,000 signers, people who are adamant to help families reconnect with their pets.

After 2007 wildfires, corporate philanthropy tests its limits

After 2007 wildfires, corporate philanthropy tests its limits: In the days after after devastating 2007 wildfires sparked by backcountry power lines, utility executives set up a new charity, the Sempra Energy Foundation, intent on helping victims of a conflagration that killed two and burned 1,300 homes in San Diego County.

In the months to follow, the nonprofit foundation funded by Sempra Energy investors distributed $5,158,000 among 1,238 property owners and renters who were left homeless by the fire or lost significant holdings. An additional $60,000 went to a dozen recovery groups that rallied behind people whose home burned.

Japan to give U.S. $5 million for tsunami debris - Times-Standard Online

Japan to give U.S. $5 million for tsunami debris - Times-Standard Online: Japan's government announced on Friday it would give $5 million to the U.S. to clean up debris expected to wash ashore from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The funds, donated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Debris Program, will be used for removal of debris, disposal fees, cleanup supplies, detection and monitoring.

App manages disaster relief - AltoonaMirror.com - Altoona, PA | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Altoona Mirror

App manages disaster relief - AltoonaMirror.com - Altoona, PA | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Altoona Mirror: LORETTO - When disaster strikes, first responders can now turn to their iPads for support.

At least that was the goal of developers at St. Francis University with the creation of the Preliminary Disaster Assessment Reporting application, an iPad app tailored for emergency management officials.

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MediaShift Idea Lab . During Hurricane Sandy, News Participation Starts at 'Home' | PBS

MediaShift Idea Lab . During Hurricane Sandy, News Participation Starts at 'Home' | PBS: Recently, Hurricane Sandy here in the United States demonstrated this, with Twitter and Instagram in particular serving as major platforms for people to participate in an unfolding, news-worthy event. And media outlets took notice, with extensive reports around the effort of citizen participation. Some lauded the efforts of individuals to share information on Twitter; while others noted the changing flavor of the tweets, which evolved from humorous pokes at media coverage to critical information exchange. And of course, one user's account was famously unmasked for its false and potentially dangerous tweets.

Sandy’s Challenge for Grant Makers: Fix Water, Food, and Transit Systems - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sandy’s Challenge for Grant Makers: Fix Water, Food, and Transit Systems - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Superstorm Sandy and the subsequent nor’easter laid bare the precarious state of the physical systems that make our cities and towns tick—our infrastructure.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York declared what we have long known: America faces “a new reality when it comes to these weather patterns. We have an old infrastructure and we have old systems, and that is not a good combination.”

Students spend holiday helping with disaster relief � News Archive � Appalachian State University News

Students spend holiday helping with disaster relief � News Archive � Appalachian State University News: BOONE—Nine students from Appalachian State University traded Thanksgiving with their families for the opportunity to clean up damage from Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, N.Y.

Sandy Fundraising by Charities to Be Tracked by New York - Bloomberg

Sandy Fundraising by Charities to Be Tracked by New York - Bloomberg: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is requesting information from charities on fundraising related to Hurricane Sandy to ensure that money is spent on storm relief.

The attorney general’s office sent letters to 75 nonprofit groups requesting information on their fundraising and relief activities, Schneiderman said today in a statement. The office’s charities bureau will compile the information and report it online.

Vermont Disaster Relief Fund raises another $3 million in past three months

Vermont Disaster Relief Fund raises another $3 million in past three months: BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont Disaster Relief Fund has raised $6.6 million, David R. Coates, the fund’s chairman announced on Monday.

“We have made tremendous progress in the past three months, raising more than $3 million since the first anniversary of Irene,” said Coates. “We are two-thirds of the way to our goal of $10 million.”

Public Still Plans to Give to Charities During the Holidays Despite Increased Donations... -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

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Public Still Plans to Give to Charities During the Holidays Despite Increased Donations... -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: Annual Survey by Red Cross Finds Encouraging News for all Charities

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most Americans say that their giving to political causes in 2012 and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will not reduce their year-end gifts to charity, according to a poll by the American Red Cross.

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A telephone survey of 1,010 adults conducted earlier this month found that 78 percent of those who have already given to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts say it will not impact their year-end charitable giving, while 90 percent of those who gave to political causes say it will not reduce their giving to non-profits this holiday season.

No N.H.L. Labor Deal Yet, but Glimpse of Hockey at Charity Game in Atlantic City - NYTimes.com

No N.H.L. Labor Deal Yet, but Glimpse of Hockey at Charity Game in Atlantic City - NYTimes.com: The crowd of fans starved for the sport got just that, an evening of fast-paced, no-checking hockey that was easily as good as any N.H.L. All-Star Game. The team led by the Rangers’ Brad Richards beat the team led by the Flyers’ Scott Hartnell, 10-6, in a game called Operation Hat Trick that benefited families affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy Adds to N.Y.'s Burden on Housing and Hunger - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sandy Adds to N.Y.'s Burden on Housing and Hunger - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Sandy Adds to N.Y.’s Burden on Housing and Hunger

November 21, 2012, 10:45 am

Already strained by record-breaking numbers of homeless people, New York’s emergency-housing system is being further stretched by damage from Superstorm Sandy, writes The New York Times. Advocates contend the disaster exposed and

800 homes flooded as storms hit England, Wales

800 homes flooded as storms hit England, Wales: More than 800 homes have been flooded after storms hit parts of England and Wales, the Environment Agency has said.

According to BBC, the agency confirmed that 816 houses have been affected after a band of heavy rain and strong winds swept across the country.

Devon and Cornwall are badly hit, along with Malmesbury in Wiltshire and Kempsey in Worcestershire.

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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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.

With Recovers.org, Two Sisters Revolutionize Disaster Relief

With Recovers.org, Two Sisters Revolutionize Disaster Relief: We realized a community like ours was ill-equipped to manage recovery," O'Neill said. "So we thought: Let's build that platform."

What she and her sister launched was Recovers.org, a barely 6-month-old crowd-sourcing disaster relief website that has suddenly found its work cut out for it in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The site works by linking volunteers with where they're needed in specific communities, offering up-to-the-minute social media updates on relief programs, and databasing even the most random donation items so they're easier to disperse exactly where they're needed.

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.

New Tech City: The Future of Disaster Relief: Food, Water, Shelter…and Wi-Fi Blimps? - WNYC

New Tech City: The Future of Disaster Relief: Food, Water, Shelter…and Wi-Fi Blimps? - WNYC: Using technology to get communities back on their feet faster after a crisis might include floating blimps with wi-fi over a disaster-hit city or creating a National Guard of tech geeks to take action when the digital infrastructure goes down or maybe even stockpiling electronics and generators for tech reserves, similar to oil reserves.

Sandy Deals Blow to N.Y. Maritime Museum's Recovery - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sandy Deals Blow to N.Y. Maritime Museum's Recovery - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Sandy Deals Blow to N.Y. Maritime Museum’s Recovery

November 13, 2012, 10:28 am

Just as it is beginning to emerge from years of financial struggles, New York’s South Street Seaport Museum has been dealt what its president called “a body blow” by Superstorm Sandy and is desperately seeking donors, says The New York Times. Floodwater surging up to six feet destroyed the building’s electrical and computer systems, cafe, admissions desk, and gift shop.

Relief, rehabilitation work underway in quake-hit regions in Myanmar - Globaltimes.cn

Relief, rehabilitation work underway in quake-hit regions in Myanmar - Globaltimes.cn: Relief and rehabilitation work in quake-hit northern regions in Myanmar have been underway as Vice President Sa Mauk Kham rushed to the scene several hours after a strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude Mandalay and Sagaing regions Sunday morning.

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).

Still reeling from Superstorm Sandy, Staten Island now dealing with disaster tourists - NY Daily News

Still reeling from Superstorm Sandy, Staten Island now dealing with disaster tourists - NY Daily News: Still reeling from Superstorm Sandy, Staten Island now dealing with disaster tourists
Gawkers are flocking to Staten Island to see the damage caused by the hurricane. 'It's a little annoying,' said one resident, though he admitted, 'I would do it, too.'

Red Cross pushes back on Sandy response, calls it 'near flawless' - U.S. News

Red Cross pushes back on Sandy response, calls it 'near flawless' - U.S. News: The American Red Cross, which bills itself as “the world's largest humanitarian network,” is pushing back against critics of its response to superstorm Sandy, with the head of the organization saying its relief effort has been “near flawless” despite criticism from stranded storm victims and elected officials.

Corporate Donations Help Red Cross Respond after Superstorm Sandy - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

Corporate Donations Help Red Cross Respond after Superstorm Sandy - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: Throughout the year, corporate members of the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) allow the Red Cross to prepare for and respond to the needs of people affected by disaster across the United States, regardless of cost. Before Sandy made landfall, ADGP funds were helping the Red Cross open shelters, pre-position supplies and move disaster workers. Beyond their annual commitment, many of these members have made further financial gifts to the Red Cross in support of the ongoing Sandy relief operation.

6 Innovative Fundraising Campaigns for Sandy Relief

6 Innovative Fundraising Campaigns for Sandy Relief: Since Hurricane Sandy affected such specific areas, it hasn’t been possible for everyone to go out and volunteer on the ground. Established organizations, groups and individuals have been doing what they can from their own homes or neighborhoods, using technology and online services such as Indiegogo, Amazon and Facebook to raise money and offer help to those who need it.

Here’s a roundup of inspiring and innovative ways people have supported Sandy relief causes with the Internet and technology.

Sandy relief groups fight ‘disaster after the disaster’: Donations of unneeded, unwanted items - The Washington Post

Sandy relief groups fight ‘disaster after the disaster’: Donations of unneeded, unwanted items - The Washington Post: MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Superstorm Sandy has brought out generosity far and wide in the biggest U.S. relief effort for the American Red Cross and other groups since Hurricane Katrina swamped the Gulf Coast in 2005.

And while the response is heartwarming, some of that is also helping create a “second disaster after the disaster,” in the words of one expert.

Sandy Likely Biggest U.S. Relief Effort Since 2005 « CBS Baltimore

Sandy Likely Biggest U.S. Relief Effort Since 2005 « CBS Baltimore

Expedited Exemptions For Sandy-Related Charities - TheNonProfitTimes

Expedited Exemptions For Sandy-Related Charities - TheNonProfitTimes: The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an expedited review and approval process for organizations seeking tax-exempt status to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy, though the IRS still encourages people to use existing organizations currently working on immediate aid efforts.

Wild Apricot Blog : Disaster Fundraising, Dressing Up That Dog, Serious Questions and More

Wild Apricot Blog : Disaster Fundraising, Dressing Up That Dog, Serious Questions and More: It’s been a wild ride lately - with a Hurricane and a Presidential election! So if you’re just catching up on your non-profit or membership reading, here are 5 of the posts we’ve bookmarked on Apricot Jam this week to get you started.

#Sandy & Social: A Case Study

#Sandy & Social: A Case Study

As Sandy Became #Sandy, Emergency Services Got Social | Fast Company

As Sandy Became #Sandy, Emergency Services Got Social | Fast Company: As New Yorkers took to Twitter to voice concerns, request aid, and offer real-time help, organizations were--more than ever before--there and ready to respond on their native platforms. Here's how the Red Cross, the City of New York, and Occupy Wall Street ratcheted up their Hurricane Sandy relief via the social web.

Foundation agrees to audit of Murrah Disaster Relief Fund | Tulsa World

Foundation agrees to audit of Murrah Disaster Relief Fund | Tulsa World: OKLAHOMA CITY - The foundation administering a fund set up to aid those affected by the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on Thursday agreed to an independent audit following criticism over its handling of the fund.


The Murrah Disaster Relief Fund was created in 1995 as a result of an outpouring of financial support from across the country.

UPDATE: Red Cross Relief Effort Ramps Back up in New York in Wake of Nor’easter � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

UPDATE: Red Cross Relief Effort Ramps Back up in New York in Wake of Nor’easter � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: Now that the nor’easter has passed, the American Red Cross is ramping back up and expanding its large relief operations to provide shelter, hot meals, relief supplies and comfort to people in New Jersey and New York.

Here is a snapshot of local relief efforts:

Beyond Competition, Running for a Cause - NYTimes.com

Beyond Competition, Running for a Cause - NYTimes.com: Last year, according to the New York Road Runners, organizers of the New York City Marathon, more than $34 million was raised for charity. Moreover, fund-raising experts expect that the vast majority of runners in this year’s race will still honor their commitments.

“I’m sure they’re disappointed, and there might be some who are annoyed,” said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Arlington, Va. “But based on what we’ve seen in other situations where a charity event has been canceled because of weather or some other once-in-a-lifetime type circumstance, people generally don’t take it out on the charity.”

Mr. Nilsen said he would not be surprised to see “two-thirds, maybe more” of the charity marathoners meet their commitment to deliver the money they raised.

Recovers.org, a Marketplace for Disaster Relief - Businessweek

Recovers.org, a Marketplace for Disaster Relief - Businessweek: O’Neill’s startup, Recovers.org, has set up websites in four New York City boroughs to manage relief efforts and prevent the logistical chaos that often follows catastrophes when well-meaning volunteers overwhelm government officials and relief organizations. Before Sandy, the company, less than a year old, had tested the site in only a handful of communities, including Forney, Tex., and West Pasco County, Fla. Coordinating an operation in the aftermath of a major natural disaster is like “inventing the wheel as the vehicle is in motion,” says Rebecca Williams, who organized aid for tornado survivors in Joplin, Mo., in 2011.

NY1 For You: Not All Charities Are Created Equal - NY1.com

NY1 For You: Not All Charities Are Created Equal - NY1.com: New Yorkers have rushed to the answer the call to donate to charities aiming to help their neighbors recover from Hurricane Sandy, but some organizations can't help in the way they promise. NY1's Susan Jhun filed the following report.

Whether it's food, blankets or money, New Yorkers have been anxious to help their own recover from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. But watchdog groups say those looking to give, should do so carefully.

Volunteers heart of relief | The Asbury Park Press NJ | app.com

Volunteers heart of relief | The Asbury Park Press NJ | app.com: It’s the legions of committed, organized volunteers, with the ability to shift into crisis mode and run on adrenaline for weeks at a time, who are the underpinnings of disaster relief in any area, and the post-superstorm Jersey Shore is no different.

Update: Fundraising for Sandy Victims Totals More Than $116.2-Million - Recovering From Sandy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Update: Fundraising for Sandy Victims Totals More Than $116.2-Million - Recovering From Sandy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Update: Fundraising for Sandy Victims Totals More Than $116.2-Million

November 8, 2012, 9:15 am

By Anais Strickland

Here are the latest totals from charities that are raising money for Superstorm Sandy relief and recovery efforts. Combined with previously reported figures, more than $116.2-million has been raised.

Radio World: FCC Grants NCE Waivers for Sandy Relief Fundraisers

Radio World: FCC Grants NCE Waivers for Sandy Relief Fundraisers: The FCC is making it easier for noncommercial stations to host on-air fundraisers for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

The commission has received and granted two waiver requests related to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. For television, the agency granted WNYE(TV) in New York City a waiver to simulcast NBCU’s telethon last Friday.

ABC raises $16.8 mln, MTV to hold fundraiser for NJ shore | Reuters

ABC raises $16.8 mln, MTV to hold fundraiser for NJ shore | Reuters: A "Day of Giving" across ABC television networks raised more than $16.8 million for victims of Hurricane Sandy, ABC said on Tuesday.