Giving Compass' Take:

• Miranda Cleland explains that small businesses can play a critical role in disaster relief. Here are nine ways that companies can make a difference after a disaster. 

• How can companies effectively partner for disaster relief? What role can you or your organization play in such a partnership? 

• Read more about disaster relief and recovery.


Natural disasters have the power to devastate communities, and impacted families often spend years rebuilding their lives in the aftermath. Luckily, there are always people ready to help! And your small businesses can play a critical role.

Here are nine steps small business owners can take to raise funds for disaster survivors:

  1.  Set SMART goals.
  2. Get creative.
  3.  Determine how you will collect donations.
  4. Offer your customers a variety of ways to donate.
  5. Develop a marketing plan.
  6. Communicate why you’re fundraising for a particular cause.
  7. Follow cause marketing laws.
  8. Understand other regulations that could impact your fundraiser.
  9. Make sure your donations will be tax deductible.

Read the full article about how small businesses can help disaster relief by Miranda Cleland at GlobalGiving.