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Despite the rise in resources for disaster preparedness and response capacities, Nilsen (2012) believes “these efforts primarily benefit the general population, though preparedness for vulnerable and special needs populations are generally lacking” (p. 8).
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Nilsen (2012) explains the use of networks in the non-profit sector below:
Networks are usually thought of as interorganizational relationships with a central, usually larger organization, guiding and working with other organizations in an integrated effort, often connected socially rather than through binding contracts. Networks however, have played a role in the nonprofit world by providing a more efficient way to deliver services to a particular population […] These nonprofit networks are most relevant in that they usually work within a common problem domain and work collaboratively to secure the resources each needs to deliver services” (Nilsen, 2012, p. 10).
Paraphrased idea
Utilizing networks to gain resources, new information and connections, or space can develop an organization’s response capacity (Nilsen, 2012, p. 17).
References
Nilsen, D. C. (2012). Building & enhancing interorganizational relationships for disaster preparedness and response capacity: a study of community-based organizations serving vulnerable populations: a focus on the homeless (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from eScholarship. UC Berkeley, California.