Crafting Resilient and Compassionate Disaster Response Strategies
In times of crisis, understanding how to effectively contribute with limited resources can feel daunting. This webinar will explore how companies can take a people-centered approach to disaster response, focusing on innovative solutions like employee engagement, emergency assistance relief, as well as monetary and product donations. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, attendees will learn how to support the urgent needs of vulnerable communities with empathy and efficiency.
The session will also highlight how disaster response can be seamlessly integrated into broader corporate social responsibility efforts. Participants will gain insights into building programs that not only address immediate relief but also foster long-term resilience and preparedness. Whether you’re just beginning to explore disaster relief or looking to enhance existing initiatives, this conversation will offer actionable guidance to help your organization respond with purpose and impact.
Session Objectives:
- Understand the full disaster management life cycle and its relevance to CSR.
- Discover ways to engage employees in meaningful disaster response efforts.
- Explore strategies for integrating equity and resilience into your response planning.
- Learn how to build and scale emergency assistance programs that support your people.
Webinar Hosts and Presenters:
Andrew J. Troup, Head of Giving and Engagement, Blackbaud
Davida Rivens, Chief Impact Officer, E4E Relief
Sharad Aggarwal, Vice President for Fund Management & Coalition Building, The Center for Disaster Philanthropy
sharad.aggarwal@disasterphilanthropy.org