Environmental disasters are affecting our communities more frequently than ever. As grantmakers, we have the dual responsibility to keep our funding programs running while also supporting our impact areas. In this session, veteran grantmakers Audrey Kidwell from the Center of Disaster Philanthropy and Lisa Tacker, a grantmaking professional specializing in disaster response, will discuss their experiences supporting their grantees during a crisis and provide actionable steps for preparing your organization for the inevitable. Attendees will learn steps organizations can take now to keep their grantmaking processes operational when a climate event hits your community;  ways to develop community-driven approaches to ensure grant funding aligns with real-time needs;  and how to balance immediate crisis support with long-term mission alignment in disaster grantmaking.