This program is hosted by our partner, Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members.
Join us for an insightful session on disaster preparedness and risk reduction. We will explore critical strategies and real-world examples to enhance resilience to hazards and emergencies.
Disaster preparedness is a process that identifies vulnerabilities within communities that can potentially transform natural hazards like storms, floods, earthquakes, etc. into disasters. It aims to reduce these risks through pre-planning for natural hazards. With shifts in disaster seasonality, frequency and intensity, the effects of disasters have increased in recent years. Being prepared for disasters is necessary more than ever. In 2024, a study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation identified that every $1 invested in preparedness can save up to $13 in disaster recovery costs.
CDP research has found that funders invest about 50% in the immediate response after a disaster, about 10% in long-term recovery and just a fraction in preparedness or mitigation.
What will you learn?
At the end of this webinar, donors will:
- Understand the importance of disaster risk reduction and preparedness, anticipatory action and climate change adaptation
- Learn techniques for engaging with and supporting local communities, especially marginalized and vulnerable populations, to ensure equitable recovery and resilience
- Equip themselves with actionable and effective funding strategies to support communities before, during and after disasters
Who should attend?
While primarily aimed at funders, it may also be of interest to emergency managers, academics, disaster responders and NGO staff interested in or working on disasters and other crises.
Panelists
- Patty Hernandez, Executive Director, Headwater Economics
- Kate Nack, Vice President, The Allstate Foundation and Social Impact
How do you sign up?
Registration is required by March 12th.
Members and Non-Member Funders: Please click on the "Register Now" link above. Webinar information will be emailed to you before the webinar.
Please note: To ensure fairness among our members, we reserve the right to limit the number of attendees per organization for select professional development programs.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.
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