materialsdrives
Materialsdrives are organized campaigns to collect, curate, and distribute material resources for a project, organization, or community. They focus on gathering usable items rather than monetary donations, though contributions may include funds for logistics. They can address immediate needs or long-term inventory.
They are common in non-profit, educational, and corporate settings, used for disaster relief, community service, and
Typical operations include defining scope and eligibility, establishing intake procedures, sorting and quality control, warehousing, and
Types include seasonal drives such as clothing, school supplies, books, and toys, as well as specialized drives
Metrics and challenges: measured by volume or weight donated, items distributed, processing time, and donor retention.
See also: donation drives, inventory management, logistics, disaster relief supply chains, corporate social responsibility.