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<p>There is nothing like reports and photos of devastation after a natural disaster to spark one’s desire to lend aid and support. But all too often, the outpourings of charitable gifts dry up long before the needs created by that disaster are all met. <span class=&quot;tweet_quote&quot;> <a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fkrisputnamwalkerly%2F2017%2F08%2F28%2F4-tips-for-donors-responding-to-hurricane-harvey%2F&amp;amp;text=If%20you%E2%80%99re%20considering%20supporting%20those%20affected%20by%20Hurricane%20%23Harvey%2C%20read%20these%204%20tips%20to%20make%20a%20difference%20%40forbes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>If you’re considering lending your support to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, consider the following four ways you can make a meaningful difference.<span></span></a></span></p> 
<p><strong>1. Respond to immediate needs.</strong> Right now people are homeless, hungry, scared, looking for missing relatives, displaced and despondent. The financial assistance that you give right now will help people cope in this time of crisis, and I urge you to follow your instincts and make that donation. National organizations such as the <a href=&quot;http://www.redcross.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>American Red Cross</a> naturally come to mind, but a local community foundation is also a smart place to share your gifts. For Hurricane Harvey, please visit the <a href=&quot;http://ghcf.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Greater Houston Community Foundation</a> or the <a href=&quot;https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Communities Foundation of Texas</a> to make a contribution. For other disasters in other locations around the world, you can use this interactive <a href=&quot;http://communityfoundationatlas.org/explore/#directory=1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>atlas</a> to find local community foundations.</p> 
<p><strong>2. Fund recovery.</strong> In two weeks, Hurricane Harvey will have dropped from the news cycle. You’ll be inundated with other things to think about — possibly even another natural disaster. But many people on the Gulf Coast will still be homeless, unable to work, seeking shelter and food and trying to rebuild their lives. Natural disasters strike in what seems like an instant, but the work of recovery and rebuilding goes on for months or even years. Unfortunately, this is the period when most givers have moved on. Therefore it’s a time when sustained gifts can make a huge and lasting difference —&amp;nbsp;rebuilding homes and schools, replacing weathered infrastructure in a community and helping it to emerge better than before. Even when national organizations have left the scene, those local community foundations are still at work.</p> 
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<p>So, once again, check out the <a href=&quot;http://ghcf.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Greater Houston Community Foundation</a> or the <a href=&quot;https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Communities Foundation of Texas</a> as quick, easy and effective vehicles for supporting ongoing recovery in the wake of Harvey. You can also donate to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s <a href=&quot;http://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-fund/cdp-hurricane-harvey-recovery-fund/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund</a>, which will focus on medium- and long-term needs such as rebuilding homes, businesses and infrastructure; meeting the needs of young children; supporting mental health needs and boosting damaged agricultural sectors.</p> 
<p><strong>3. Invest in mitigation or reform.</strong> There is nothing like a 75-plus mph wind to reveal flaws in a system. After Hurricane Katrina, we all learned about the weaknesses in the levy system in New Orleans. Post-disaster is a great time to revisit vital infrastructure issues, policies and practices and upgrade or change them before the next hurricane or wildfire or earthquake strikes. An objective, outside funder can help bring community players together, without pointing fingers or assigning blame, to tackle these issues and make needed changes together.</p> 
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<p><strong>4. Get ready for the next one.</strong> The very best way to weather a natural disaster is to be prepared for it before it strikes. For example, Nashville, Tennessee, now has a disaster plan to respond to floods, co-created by local funders such as the <a href=&quot;https://www.cfmt.org/story/hurricane-harvey/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee</a>, the city and area nonprofits. Everyone knows what their role is and when to play it, which greatly reduces danger when flooding occurs and also helps speed the recovery process. For a funder, supporting this kind of disaster planning process is a way to protect other investments in a community.</p> 
<p>Want to learn more? The <a href=&quot;http://disasterphilanthropy.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>Center for Disaster Philanthropy</a> is a powerful resource for donors who want to respond to natural disasters. It offers not only ways to respond now but strategic ways to help support the planning and preparedness that will mitigate the impacts of future disasters. You can also consider <a href=&quot;http://putnam-consulting.com/resources/articles/special-topics/after-disaster-strikes-8-strategies-for-supporting-disaster-recovery-efforts-for-the-long-term/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;>my eight tips</a> for supporting long-term recovery.</p>"><div id="attachment_840193316" class="wp-caption alignnone"> 
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<p class="speakable-paragraph">There is nothing like reports and photos of devastation after a natural disaster to spark one’s desire to lend aid and support. But all too often, the outpourings of charitable gifts dry up long before the needs created by that disaster are all met. <span class="tweet_quote"> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fkrisputnamwalkerly%2F2017%2F08%2F28%2F4-tips-for-donors-responding-to-hurricane-harvey%2F&amp;text=If%20you%E2%80%99re%20considering%20supporting%20those%20affected%20by%20Hurricane%20%23Harvey%2C%20read%20these%204%20tips%20to%20make%20a%20difference%20%40forbes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">If you’re considering lending your support to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, consider the following four ways you can make a meaningful difference.<span></span></a></span></p> 
<p><strong>1. Respond to immediate needs.</strong> Right now people are homeless, hungry, scared, looking for missing relatives, displaced and despondent. The financial assistance that you give right now will help people cope in this time of crisis, and I urge you to follow your instincts and make that donation. National organizations such as the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">American Red Cross</a> naturally come to mind, but a local community foundation is also a smart place to share your gifts. For Hurricane Harvey, please visit the <a href="http://ghcf.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Greater Houston Community Foundation</a> or the <a href="https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Communities Foundation of Texas</a> to make a contribution. For other disasters in other locations around the world, you can use this interactive <a href="http://communityfoundationatlas.org/explore/#directory=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">atlas</a> to find local community foundations.</p> 
<p><strong>2. Fund recovery.</strong> In two weeks, Hurricane Harvey will have dropped from the news cycle. You’ll be inundated with other things to think about — possibly even another natural disaster. But many people on the Gulf Coast will still be homeless, unable to work, seeking shelter and food and trying to rebuild their lives. Natural disasters strike in what seems like an instant, but the work of recovery and rebuilding goes on for months or even years. Unfortunately, this is the period when most givers have moved on. Therefore it’s a time when sustained gifts can make a huge and lasting difference —&nbsp;rebuilding homes and schools, replacing weathered infrastructure in a community and helping it to emerge better than before. Even when national organizations have left the scene, those local community foundations are still at work.</p> 
<p> 
 </p> 
<p>So, once again, check out the <a href="http://ghcf.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Greater Houston Community Foundation</a> or the <a href="https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Communities Foundation of Texas</a> as quick, easy and effective vehicles for supporting ongoing recovery in the wake of Harvey. You can also donate to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s <a href="http://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-fund/cdp-hurricane-harvey-recovery-fund/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund</a>, which will focus on medium- and long-term needs such as rebuilding homes, businesses and infrastructure; meeting the needs of young children; supporting mental health needs and boosting damaged agricultural sectors.</p> 
<p><strong>3. Invest in mitigation or reform.</strong> There is nothing like a 75-plus mph wind to reveal flaws in a system. After Hurricane Katrina, we all learned about the weaknesses in the levy system in New Orleans. Post-disaster is a great time to revisit vital infrastructure issues, policies and practices and upgrade or change them before the next hurricane or wildfire or earthquake strikes. An objective, outside funder can help bring community players together, without pointing fingers or assigning blame, to tackle these issues and make needed changes together.</p> 
<div class="vestpocket" vest-pocket=""></div> 
<p><strong>4. Get ready for the next one.</strong> The very best way to weather a natural disaster is to be prepared for it before it strikes. For example, Nashville, Tennessee, now has a disaster plan to respond to floods, co-created by local funders such as the <a href="https://www.cfmt.org/story/hurricane-harvey/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee</a>, the city and area nonprofits. Everyone knows what their role is and when to play it, which greatly reduces danger when flooding occurs and also helps speed the recovery process. For a funder, supporting this kind of disaster planning process is a way to protect other investments in a community.</p> 
<p>Want to learn more? The <a href="http://disasterphilanthropy.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Center for Disaster Philanthropy</a> is a powerful resource for donors who want to respond to natural disasters. It offers not only ways to respond now but strategic ways to help support the planning and preparedness that will mitigate the impacts of future disasters. You can also consider <a href="http://putnam-consulting.com/resources/articles/special-topics/after-disaster-strikes-8-strategies-for-supporting-disaster-recovery-efforts-for-the-long-term/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">my eight tips</a> for supporting long-term recovery.</p></div>
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(Photo by Lt. Zachary West/Army National Guard via Getty Images)[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere is nothing like reports and photos of devastation after a natural disaster to spark one&a;rsquo;s desire to lend aid and support. But all too often, the outpourings of charitable gifts dry up long before the needs created by that disaster are all met. [tweet_quote display=\&q;If you&a;rsquo;re considering supporting those affected by Hurricane #Harvey, read these 4 tips to make a difference @forbes\&q;]If you&a;rsquo;re considering lending your support to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, consider the following four ways you can make a meaningful difference.[/tweet_quote]&l;/p&g;\r\n&l;strong&g;1. Respond to immediate needs.&l;/strong&g; Right now people are homeless, hungry, scared, looking for missing relatives, displaced and despondent. The financial assistance that you give right now will help people cope in this time of crisis, and I urge you to follow your instincts and make that donation. National organizations such as the &l;a href=\&q;http://www.redcross.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;American Red Cross&l;/a&g; naturally come to mind, but a local community foundation is also a smart place to share your gifts. For Hurricane Harvey, please visit the &l;a href=\&q;http://ghcf.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;Greater Houston Community Foundation&l;/a&g; or the &l;a href=\&q;https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;Communities Foundation of Texas&l;/a&g; to make a contribution. For other disasters in other locations around the world, you can use this interactive &l;a href=\&q;http://communityfoundationatlas.org/explore/#directory=1\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;atlas&l;/a&g; to find local community foundations.\r\n\r\n&l;strong&g;2. Fund recovery.&l;/strong&g; In two weeks, Hurricane Harvey will have dropped from the news cycle. You&a;rsquo;ll be inundated with other things to think about &a;mdash; possibly even another natural disaster. But many people on the Gulf Coast will still be homeless, unable to work, seeking shelter and food and trying to rebuild their lives. Natural disasters strike in what seems like an instant, but the work of recovery and rebuilding goes on for months or even years. Unfortunately, this is the period when most givers have moved on. Therefore it&a;rsquo;s a time when sustained gifts can make a huge and lasting difference &a;mdash;&a;nbsp;rebuilding homes and schools, replacing weathered infrastructure in a community and helping it to emerge better than before. Even when national organizations have left the scene, those local community foundations are still at work.\r\n\r\nSo, once again, check out the &l;a href=\&q;http://ghcf.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;Greater Houston Community Foundation&l;/a&g; or the &l;a href=\&q;https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;Communities Foundation of Texas&l;/a&g; as quick, easy and effective vehicles for supporting ongoing recovery in the wake of Harvey. You can also donate to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy&a;rsquo;s &l;a href=\&q;http://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-fund/cdp-hurricane-harvey-recovery-fund/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q;&g;Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund&l;/a&g;, which will focus on medium- and long-term needs such as rebuilding homes, businesses and infrastructure; meeting the needs of young children; supporting mental health needs and boosting damaged agricultural sectors.\r\n\r\n&l;strong&g;3. Invest in mitigation or reform.&l;/strong&g; There is nothing like a 75-plus mph wind to reveal flaws in a system. After Hurricane Katrina, we all learned about the weaknesses in the levy system in New Orleans. Post-disaster is a great time to revisit vital infrastructure issues, policies and practices and upgrade or change them before the next hurricane or wildfire or earthquake strikes. An objective, outside funder can help bring community players together, without pointing fingers or assigning blame, to tackle these issues and make needed changes together.\r\n\r\n&l;strong&g;4. Get ready for the next one.&l;/strong&g; The very best way to weather a natural disaster is to be prepared for it before it strikes. 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(Photo by Lt. Zachary West/Army National Guard via Getty Images)&l;/p&g; \n   &l;/fbs-accordion&g; \n  &l;/div&g; \n &l;/div&g; \n&l;/div&g; \n&l;p&g;There is nothing like reports and photos of devastation after a natural disaster to spark one’s desire to lend aid and support. But all too often, the outpourings of charitable gifts dry up long before the needs created by that disaster are all met. &l;span class=\&q;tweet_quote\&q;&g; &l;a href=\&q;https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fkrisputnamwalkerly%2F2017%2F08%2F28%2F4-tips-for-donors-responding-to-hurricane-harvey%2F&a;amp;text=If%20you%E2%80%99re%20considering%20supporting%20those%20affected%20by%20Hurricane%20%23Harvey%2C%20read%20these%204%20tips%20to%20make%20a%20difference%20%40forbes\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;If you’re considering lending your support to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, consider the following four ways you can make a meaningful difference.&l;span&g;&l;/span&g;&l;/a&g;&l;/span&g;&l;/p&g; \n&l;p&g;&l;strong&g;1. Respond to immediate needs.&l;/strong&g; Right now people are homeless, hungry, scared, looking for missing relatives, displaced and despondent. The financial assistance that you give right now will help people cope in this time of crisis, and I urge you to follow your instincts and make that donation. National organizations such as the &l;a href=\&q;http://www.redcross.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;American Red Cross&l;/a&g; naturally come to mind, but a local community foundation is also a smart place to share your gifts. For Hurricane Harvey, please visit the &l;a href=\&q;http://ghcf.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Greater Houston Community Foundation&l;/a&g; or the &l;a href=\&q;https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Communities Foundation of Texas&l;/a&g; to make a contribution. For other disasters in other locations around the world, you can use this interactive &l;a href=\&q;http://communityfoundationatlas.org/explore/#directory=1\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;atlas&l;/a&g; to find local community foundations.&l;/p&g; \n&l;p&g;&l;strong&g;2. Fund recovery.&l;/strong&g; In two weeks, Hurricane Harvey will have dropped from the news cycle. You’ll be inundated with other things to think about — possibly even another natural disaster. But many people on the Gulf Coast will still be homeless, unable to work, seeking shelter and food and trying to rebuild their lives. Natural disasters strike in what seems like an instant, but the work of recovery and rebuilding goes on for months or even years. Unfortunately, this is the period when most givers have moved on. Therefore it’s a time when sustained gifts can make a huge and lasting difference —&a;nbsp;rebuilding homes and schools, replacing weathered infrastructure in a community and helping it to emerge better than before. Even when national organizations have left the scene, those local community foundations are still at work.&l;/p&g; \n&l;p&g; \n &l;fbs-ad position=\&q;inread\&q; progressive=\&q;\&q;&g;&l;/fbs-ad&g;&l;/p&g; \n&l;p&g;So, once again, check out the &l;a href=\&q;http://ghcf.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Greater Houston Community Foundation&l;/a&g; or the &l;a href=\&q;https://www.cftexas.org/2013-redesign/91-make-a-gift/donate---hurricane-harvey\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Communities Foundation of Texas&l;/a&g; as quick, easy and effective vehicles for supporting ongoing recovery in the wake of Harvey. You can also donate to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s &l;a href=\&q;http://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-fund/cdp-hurricane-harvey-recovery-fund/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund&l;/a&g;, which will focus on medium- and long-term needs such as rebuilding homes, businesses and infrastructure; meeting the needs of young children; supporting mental health needs and boosting damaged agricultural sectors.&l;/p&g; \n&l;p&g;&l;strong&g;3. Invest in mitigation or reform.&l;/strong&g; There is nothing like a 75-plus mph wind to reveal flaws in a system. After Hurricane Katrina, we all learned about the weaknesses in the levy system in New Orleans. Post-disaster is a great time to revisit vital infrastructure issues, policies and practices and upgrade or change them before the next hurricane or wildfire or earthquake strikes. An objective, outside funder can help bring community players together, without pointing fingers or assigning blame, to tackle these issues and make needed changes together.&l;/p&g; \n&l;div class=\&q;vestpocket\&q; vest-pocket=\&q;\&q;&g;&l;/div&g; \n&l;p&g;&l;strong&g;4. Get ready for the next one.&l;/strong&g; The very best way to weather a natural disaster is to be prepared for it before it strikes. For example, Nashville, Tennessee, now has a disaster plan to respond to floods, co-created by local funders such as the &l;a href=\&q;https://www.cfmt.org/story/hurricane-harvey/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee&l;/a&g;, the city and area nonprofits. Everyone knows what their role is and when to play it, which greatly reduces danger when flooding occurs and also helps speed the recovery process. For a funder, supporting this kind of disaster planning process is a way to protect other investments in a community.&l;/p&g; \n&l;p&g;Want to learn more? The &l;a href=\&q;http://disasterphilanthropy.org/\&q; target=\&q;_blank\&q; rel=\&q;nofollow\&q;&g;Center for Disaster Philanthropy&l;/a&g; is a powerful resource for donors who want to respond to natural disasters. It offers not only ways to respond now but strategic ways to help support the planning and preparedness that will mitigate the impacts of future disasters. 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