The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions

Disaster Philanthropy in a Post-Recession World

Tuesday, November 10, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time

American charities took the lead in raising billions of dollars to aid survivors in the aftermath of disasters that have struck in the United States and elsewhere in recent years.

The nation's largest charities raised nearly $3.7-billion for relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005 and raised more than $41-million to help survivors of the cyclone that struck Myanmar, and the earthquake in China, in 2008.

But at a time when the American economy is still in turmoil, it is unclear how well charities would do in raising such big sums if a catastrophe struck today or whether enough people would volunteer to help with recovery efforts.

Since a disaster can strike at any time, what steps can nonprofit groups take now to guard against fund-raising difficulties?

Join us Tuesday, November 10, at noon Eastern time, when we'll discuss those questions and many more about disaster-recovery efforts.

Related Article

Disaster-Relief Groups Are Leery as Hurricane Season Approaches (8/20/2009)

The Guests

Trevor Riggen is senior director of direct services at the American Red Cross, in Washington, where he is responsible for the organization's domestic disaster programs. Previously, Mr. Riggen served as the national coordinator for congressional involvement at Habitat for Humanity International.

George Hood is national community relations and development secretary at the Salvation Army, in Alexandria, Va., where he is responsible for all disaster services, marketing communications, public relations, government relations, corporate relations, and financial development.

Ann Kaguyutan is director of disaster fund raising at the American Red Cross in Washington, where she has coordinated major disaster fundraising campaigns, such as Hurricane Floyd in 1999, the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Southeast Asia Tsunami, and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005.

Click here to submit a question in advance.

Home Page Gifts & Grants Fund Raising Managing Nonprofit Groups Technology Philanthropy Today Jobs Guide to Grants The Nonprofit Handbook Facts & Figures Events Deadlines Current Issue Back Issues Directory of Services Guide to Managing Nonprofits Continuing-Education Guide Fund-Raising Services Guide Technology Guide About The Chronicle How to Contact Us How to Subscribe How to Register Manage Your Account How to Advertise Press Inquiries Feedback Privacy Policy User Agreement Help		Disaster Philanthropy in a Post-Recession World Tuesday, November 10, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time American charities took the lead in raising billions of dollars to aid survivors in the aftermath of disasters that have struck in the United States and elsewhere in recent years. The nation's largest charities raised nearly $3.7-billion for relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005 and raised more than $41-million to help survivors of the cyclone that struck Myanmar, and the earthquake in China, in 2008. But at a time when the American economy is still in turmoil, it is unclear how well charities would do in raising such big sums if a catastrophe struck today or whether enough people would volunteer to help with recovery efforts. Since a disaster can strike at any time, what steps can nonprofit groups take now to guard against fund-raising difficulties? Join us Tuesday, November 10, at noon Eastern time, when we'll discuss those questions and many more about disaster-recovery efforts. Related Article Disaster-Relief Groups Are Leery as Hurricane Season Approaches (8/20/2009) The Guests Trevor Riggen is senior director of direct services at the American Red Cross, in Washington, where he is responsible for the organization's domestic disaster programs. Previously, Mr. Riggen served as the national coordinator for congressional involvement at Habitat for Humanity International. George Hood is national community relations and development secretary at the Salvation Army, in Alexandria, Va., where he is responsible for all disaster services, marketing communications, public relations, government relations, corporate relations, and financial development. Ann Kaguyutan is director of disaster fund raising at the American Red Cross in Washington, where she has coordinated major disaster fundraising campaigns, such as Hurricane Floyd in 1999, the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Southeast Asia Tsunami, and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005. Click here to submit a question in advance. Disaster Philanthropy in a Post-Recession World
		Copyright © 2009 The Chronicle of Philanthropy