DISASTER RECOVERYFUND

In 2018, the U.S. was hit with 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters. In response,the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) raised and managed nearly $4.5 million in support ofrecovery for affected communities.

Source: Climate.gov

As of July 2019, there have been six weather and climate disaster events in the U.S. with lossesexceeding $1 billion each, including two massive flooding events and four severe storms, with theMidwest being particularly hard hit. The latter part of the year historically brings hurricanes andwildfires, meaning the number of billion-dollar events has the potential to increase significantly.

While large-scale disasters grab theheadlines, small and unnamed disasterscommonly occur, devastating communities,families and ways of life. The increasingfrequency and intensity of disasters warranta strategic philanthropic response. And thereality is, to address the scope of disasters,the full life cycle must be taken intoconsideration so that philanthropicresponses can move from being reactive tostrategic.

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When disasters strike, addressing immediate needs isparamount – and 42 percent of funding goes toward relief.But disaster giving cannot end there. Funding strategic,long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts – as well asinvestments prior to a catastrophic event – can helpstrengthen communities and position them to betterwithstand future disasters. The CDP Disaster Recovery Fund focuses on the allocation offunds across the entire disaster life cycle, from disasterpreparedness and mitigation to long-term recovery andresilience. This fund allows donors to target contributions tomeet specific philanthropic goals for any domestic disaster tosupport medium- to long-term recovery work. Or, there isthe option to allow CDP to allocate investments where theyare needed most. Thoughtful analysis ahead of a disaster means each dollargiven in response can be used to its full potential, resulting inless waste and duplication of efforts. It also means combinedphilanthropic dollars can go toward furthering solutions tomitigate loss. In addition to awarding grants for specific emergencies, theCDP Disaster Recovery Fund makes strategic investments inresearch, preparedness and planning, demonstrating thevalue of a streamlined, long-term approach. As a permanent resource for the philanthropic community,the fund, directed by a team of experts in disasterphilanthropy, extends beyond the crisis of disaster responseto help create truly resilient communities, all the whilecombining philanthropic efforts for greatest impact.

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STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPICSUPPORT

CDP’s expertise anddue diligence

processes mean theDisaster RecoveryFund efficiently and

effectively responds tobuild more resilient

communities.

To learn more, contact:Laura Starr, director of developmentlaura.starr@disasterphilanthropy.org

Houston Responds working on Hurricane Harvey recovery.Source: Houston Responds

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Updated Aug. 2019