Beltsville, MD (August 31st, 2020) – Alertus Technologies, a leader in emergency mass notification solutions, today announced its emergency preparedness grant offerings of up to $75,000 through a partnership with two major associations: the Northeast Colleges and Universities Association (NECUSA) and the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO). 

“We are excited to start a new partnership with TAO and relaunch a successful grant program with NECUSA. It is clear how much both associations value each and every organization in their community,” said Ryan McGonigle, Director of Philanthropy at Alertus. “We are excited to partner with them and offer our Emergency Preparedness Grant to enhance safety across schools and non-profit communities.”

Over the past decade, Alertus has been dedicated to providing organizations — including schools, corporations, medical centers, and government facilities — with innovative mass notification solutions for rapid crisis communication. Through the Alertus Emergency Preparedness Grant program, under-resourced organizations will gain the hardware and software tools needed to effectively prepare for and respond to any crisis situation. This program is an extension of the Alertus Desktop Donation program, which to date has provided over 700 non-profit organizations across the world with the Alertus Desktop™ Notification tool. 

“We are excited Alertus has chosen to partner with NECUSA for this amazing program offering. This clearly demonstrates Alertus’ commitment to the higher education community and to the students and employees who attend and work at these institutions,” said Chris Lloyd, President of NECUSA and Director, Office of Safety & Security at Cairn University. “We cannot thank Alertus enough for their commitment to NECUSA and the Higher Ed community as a whole.”

Skip Newberry, President and CEO of TAO, added, “Resiliency is a key focus for many TAO members, especially in 2020. Partnering with Alertus helps make our community more resilient by enabling TAO member companies to access an important emergency preparedness resource for free.”

To apply for the grant, applicants must be a registered non-profit organization or a government entity such as a school, library, or public agency. Priority will be given to high-risk and high-need organizations. 

TAO members can apply for the Alertus Grant via the TAO website at http://www.techoregon.org/. Accepting Applications: September 1st - October 1st, 2020.

NECUSA members can apply for the Alertus Grant via the NECUSA website at www.necusa.org. Accepting Applications: September 1st - October 1st, 2020.

Alertus Philanthropy Contact

Ryan McGonigle, Director of Philanthropy

202.253.7887 x789 | rmcgonigle@alertus.com

About Alertus Technologies

Since 2002, Alertus has pioneered the emergency mass notification space, helping organizations find innovative notification solutions for disaster risk reduction. Alertus believes that all organizations and communities vulnerable to risk, from potential violence or natural disaster, should have access to life-saving mass notification solutions, regardless of available resources. Through raising awareness, sharing technical expertise, and granting its solutions to at-need organizations, Alertus is committed to supporting the creation of disaster-resilient societies across the world. www.alertus.com/philanthropy

About NECUSA

The Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association (NECUSA) is the oldest campus security/law enforcement organization in the United States. Established in 1953 as a small group of security and police professionals coming together to share information on issues facing their campuses, today it has grown to include an outreach of over 400 institutions ranging from public and private, two-year and four-year, large and small, sworn and unsworn. NECUSA membership benefits include access to strong networking, professional development, training programs and resources, leadership and advocacy, publications, peer reviews, and organizational partnerships.

About The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)

The Technology Association of Oregon seeks to create a world-class and inclusive innovation economy in Oregon and SW Washington. TAO does this by helping the region's technology and tech-enabled industries grow through programs and initiatives that focus on advocacy, community, visibility, and resources.  With an expanding network that extends beyond Oregon and SW Washington, TAO connects its members to thought leaders, executives, public officials, entrepreneurs, service providers and investors in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In addition to economic development programs that accelerate business growth and advocacy efforts that seek to improve the region’s competitiveness in areas such as STEM education and the investment environment, TAO organizes over 130 professional development opportunities annually for employees of its member companies.