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The Climate Resilience Support Tool for Nonprofits is designed for service-providing nonprofits that are interested in learning about the intersectionality between social sector and climate change issues, and how to build capacity to mitigate the impacts of climate change on their organization, clients, and larger community.
This tool offers resources and guidance to support Bay Area nonprofits in identifying different strategies for integrating climate resilience into their physical assets, operations, and programs.
In the reality of resource-limited and capacity-constrained local governments, nonprofits are providing essential services to underserved and in-need community members. Therefore, it is critical for nonprofit organizations to be disaster resilient and have the ability to continue essential community services during and after climate hazard events.
Whether it be a short-term shock or longer-term stressors, climate change can greatly impact the ability of nonprofits’ to achieve their mission and serve their clients. Disasters can create significant disruption to a nonprofit’s operations by physically damaging property, displacing staff and volunteers, and creating a surge in demand for services.
Planning ahead for potential business interruption can make the difference between resuming operations and programs after a disaster or closing the doors. Longer-term stressors such as increasing heat and worsening air quality can negatively impact community member’s health and wellbeing, and their ability to engage in services and succeed in programs.