When disasters strike and emergencies occur, board members may want to respond when they learn about suffering or environmental damage. A policy will help your foundation act effectively during an emergency or as you work to minimize the impact of future disasters.
Here are several resources to guide your policymaking:
Disaster Grantmaking Strategies
Disaster Grantmaking Principles and Considerations
Thoughtful, Informed Policy in the Wake of Disaster (includes link to webinar recording)
Disaster and Emergency Response Policy
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