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
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, November 12, 2012
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).
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, November 09, 2012
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.
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:
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.
“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.
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