April 20, 2012 | AUTHOR: Erin Hower
In the wake of tragedy, it is almost instinctive to search for ways to help. Many times, the best way is to financially support charitable organizations on the ground in the affected areas.
Below, our Assistant Vice President of Grantmaking Services, Andrea Rush, shares what it’s like for nonprofits processing the influx of donations in the aftermath of a disaster.
April 18, 2012 | AUTHOR: Erin Hower
This spring marks the one-year anniversaries of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated many parts of Japan and the deadliest tornadoes in the U.S. in nearly 60 years. A number of challenges still face the local communities in Japan and the Midwestern U.S., and their respective local and national governments, as they continue to rebuild.
In the first part of a two-part interview, our Assistant Vice President of Grantmaking Services, Andrea Rush, explains some of the challenges that face grantmaking organizations in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and how long-term commitments to the affected communities are just as critical.