According to a report by the Conference Board and the PR Newswire, 61% of US companies have increased their philanthropic giving for natural disasters in recent years and expect this trend to continue. However, despite increased spending, less than half of these companies prepare for natural disasters by conducting planning exercises or routinely evaluating the impact of their efforts. Additionally, only 28% of companies collaborate with other peer companies in their natural disaster efforts.
The report also indicates that employees have the broadest influence in shaping corporate disaster response efforts, surpassing even the CEO and C-Suite, influencing the response at 93% of firms. Companies predict that employees will exert an even more significant influence in the years ahead.
Chase (Adler) Pisaris Henderson is an entrepreneur who helps small and medium-sized businesses find funding in times of economic and natural disasters. He has equipped businesses with more than $10 million worth of funds to assist in their recoveries.
Before becoming an entrepreneur, Henderson worked as a personal trainer, online fitness coach, and fitness influencer, and he has a background in Exercise Science from Florida State University. The devastating impact of Hurricane Ian on Southwest Florida led him to co-found NURO is, the Economic Recovery Center, and the BluWater Group with his father. Their vision was to support local businesses in the aftermath of the hurricane and other natural and economic disasters.
Henderson also hosts "The Young Healthy and Wealthy" podcast, where he connects with remarkable individuals and shares valuable insights with a broader audience. He joined me this week to tell me more.
LinkedIn: @Chase(Adler)PisarisHenderson
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