Video Conversations
Strategic grantmaking before disasters
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Donald Cooke, Senior Vice President for Philanthropy, McCormick Foundation
Strategic grantmaking regarding disasters is best done before disaster strikes because of its cost-effectiveness and ability to build resilient communities. Mr. Cooke discusses the McCormick Foundation’s approach to disaster grantmaking through its communities program.
Government’s role in partnering with nonprofit disaster-response organizations
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Susan Jensen, Senior IA Program Specialist, FEMA Region V
FEMA’s role during disaster is to support the state and local nonprofit voluntary organizations with resources. Ms. Jensen describes how FEMA works differently with national nonprofit organizations versus local nonprofits and voluntary, grassroots coalitions.
Nonprofit organizations responding during disaster
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Valerie Keller, Chief Executive Officer, Outreach Center
With their gifts in response to disaster, donors can create important opportunities for local nonprofit organizations, such as creating collaborations and building capacity. Ms. Keller shares about her experience leading a nonprofit organization that responded to Hurricane Katrina.
Research on disaster giving
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Una Osili, Director of Research, The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Research provides a platform for better understanding when and how donors give after domestic and international disasters. Dr. Osili discusses what research reveals about giving in response to disaster and how the Center on Philanthropy is tracking this information.
The role of media during disaster
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Jacqui Salmon, Reporter, The Washington Post
Social media will have a profound impact on the way disasters are covered in the future. Ms. Salmon shares how nonprofits can prepare to work with nontraditional media that are growing increasingly popular.
