National Council of Nonprofits’ Post

How likely is a disaster to impact your nonprofit? What would the consequences be? A Risk Assessment Matrix helps nonprofits evaluate potential risks based on likelihood and impact. Don't wait for a crisis to figure it out—use this tool to get ahead of disaster planning. 🔍 Learn how to use a Risk Assessment Matrix to protect your nonprofit: #fundraising #disasterpreparedness #nonprofitleadership

In times of disaster, #nonprofit services are often needed more than ever. But are you ready to shift gears for post-disaster #fundraising? Set up a disaster relief fund, update campaigns quickly, and align with local relief efforts to keep your mission alive when your community needs it most. 💡 Check out my top strategies for post-disaster fundraising: #disasterpreparedness

Preparedness is Proactive! Being unprepared can put your nonprofit’s mission at risk. It’s time to think beyond just physical safety—your communication, financial stability, and operational continuity must be part of the plan. Disasters strike unexpectedly, but your #nonprofit can be ready. 📝 Discover practical steps for nonprofit #disasterpreparedness #fundraising

In 90 seconds, my life was turned upside down by an EF-4 tornado. That experience taught me the importance of disaster preparedness—not just for my family, but for the nonprofit I worked for. How prepared is your organization to face the unexpected? Let’s talk about building resilient nonprofits that can weather any storm. 🔗 Read more about my experience and the lessons learned: #fundraising #disasterpreparedness #nonprofitleadership

Disaster preparedness isn’t just about keeping people safe. It’s about ensuring your nonprofit can continue its mission, even in the worst of times. From cross-training staff to having a disaster relief fund in place, these steps are critical for any organization. Ready to start preparing? 🛠️ Check out my disaster preparedness checklist for nonprofits: #fundraising #disasterpreparedness #nonprofitleadership

"When life feels like a constant barrage of disasters and emergencies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and scattered and to experience decision paralysis. Funders may not know who, where, when and how to fund to support communities." The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's recent webinar helped answer the question: “How can I help make an impact amid all these disasters? Read a great synopsis by my colleague Katie Huang and watch the webinar recording to learn more.

Community foundations play an important role in supporting communities following disasters. The newly established Miami Disaster Resilience Fund, formed through partnerships between several organizations, is a permanent source of revolving funds that aims to support nonprofits quickly after a disaster and reduce the time for distributing mass care resources from 14 to two days. In addition, the fund is intended to make investments in community preparedness and building local resilience, especially among South Florida's vulnerable populations. This includes the preestablishment of agreements with local nonprofits that can now quickly receive funds and use them to supply basic needs like food, medicine and temporary housing after a storm. Similar efforts are being led by the Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie in Stuart, Florida (Martin County), which has raised $300,000 for its local disaster fund with a goal of raising $500,000 by mid-summer to provide similar mass care resources. #philanthropy #nonprofits #communityplanning #masscare #disasterrecovery #resilientcommunities

💙 When disaster hits, your community can be the biggest source of hope. Our blog outlines how to start a fundraiser for disaster relief, so you can support those who need it most. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/es8uuedg

Attention Nonprofits and Private Foundations: Charitable organizations, including private foundations, can directly assist individuals affected by disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. IRS Pub. 3833, Disaster Relief, highlights that this aid can range from immediate relief to long-term support, tailored to individual needs and resources. - **Individual Assistance:** Charities can provide essentials such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, or medical care promptly to all affected individuals, irrespective of financial resources. - **Business Assistance:** Supporting businesses is permissible if it aligns with the charity’s exempt purpose, ensuring any private benefit is incidental. Now is the time to create a meaningful impact! To explore how providing disaster relief can benefit your organization, visit our webpage article: https://lnkd.in/gA-q_37x

Help Us Prepare America’s Communities for Disasters! At America’s First Responders Network (AFRN), we are committed to bridging the gap between first responders and the communities they serve. 🌎👨🚒 Our mission is simple: train, equip, and protect. Right now, we’re raising funds to establish Mobile Disaster Response Teams and place Neighborhood Emergency Supply Boxes in at-risk areas. 🚨💼 Each emergency vehicle costs approximately $135K, and these supplies can be the difference between life and death when disaster strikes. How you can help: Donate $75K to fund a large Emergency Box for a neighborhood. Support a fully equipped disaster response vehicle with a $135K donation. Or contribute any amount to help us build a safer, more resilient future. Become a part of the solution. Your donation makes a real, lasting impact. 👉 Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/gdWe5n3f #DisasterRelief #CommunityPreparedness #FirstResponders #Nonprofit #Donate #AFRN