Spotlight On ToolBank USA
Who They Are: ToolBank USA How They Began: Launched in 1991, ToolBank was inspired by the example of neighbors helping other neighbors with DIY projects by opening their hearts and their toolboxes. Over the years, it has helped more than 5,300 community-based organizations complete more than 100,000 philanthropic projects by lending more than $92 million worth […]
Test Your Flood IQ
April showers may be over. But it’s still raining questions here at ALAN, where we’ve just put the finishing touches on our latest “Test Your Disaster Logistics Readiness” challenge. So put on your thinking caps, get out your pretend buzzers and let’s see how much you really know about the logistical side of flood preparation. […]
Tough Questions: Disaster Roles And Preparedness
What Kinds Of Disaster Roles Should My Company’s Supply Chain Professionals Be Prepared For? And How Much Preparedness Is Actually Reasonable?
Sing Along With ALAN: ALANtine’s Day Edition
ALAN Friends: This week as we’ve been getting ready for ALANtine’s Day, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about love songs.
Tough Questions: Trucking
I’ve heard that ALAN’s emphasis for 2026 is “Logistics Ready.” But what exactly does that mean? More important, what’s potentially in it for me and my nonprofit? Every organization relies on logistics. But using it to its full potential can be a challenge, especially when it comes to preparing for disasters. (And we’re not just […]
Winter Storm Logistics Readiness Test
Oh the weather outside is frightful, which is why it feels like the perfect time to brrrrrrrr-ing you this newly updated installment in ALAN’s “Test Your Disaster Readiness” series. So put on your thinking caps, get your keyboards and phones ready – and let us “snow” how your winter storm logistics preparedness measures up. 1. […]
Taking Stock(ing)
Lately I’ve had Christmas stockings on the brain. (Three guesses why!)
Sing Along With ALAN (Our Latest Festive Fundraising Announcement)
It’s almost Christmas – and we all know what that means. So grab a cup of eggnog and get ready to fa la la right along with us as we present this heart-warming rendition of our latest holiday ditty. (Sing to the tune of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town) If you want to aid […]
Tough Questions (The Low-Down About Logistics Challenges You Really Need To Know)
Our last post-disaster, pop-up warehouse was – pardon the term – a bit of a disaster.