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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

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Among the funders for its first local chapter, Press Forward Chicago , were the Democracy Fund and the Chicago Community Trust, demonstrating the intersectional nature of local news funding. In Sacramento, California, the James B. million to 44 POC-led and -serving organizations.

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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Opening Keynote Ignite the Power: How Associations Create Irresistible Trends Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey You can count on award-winning PR strategist, Adele Gambardella for a unique take on the art and science of getting noticed. Pendo, Founding Member of Chicago Law Partners, LLC. Kimberly A.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

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Census suggests that Asian Americans have a median household income of $108,700—significantly higher than the national median of $75,580. This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations.

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Memorable Moments: Points of Light 2023

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Most recently, that opportunity was the Points of Light 2023 Conference in Chicago, IL. Though it’s been a few weeks since I returned from Chicago, I am still processing the many highlights and learnings from this convening of volunteer engagement leaders from around the world. Service Enterprise Certification. Have questions?

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Receiving the 2013 Migel Medal

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Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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Unlocking The Power Of A Donor Thank You: Feeding America’s Approach

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Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Feeding America , originally founded in 1979 as a faith-based organization, is headquartered in Chicago, IL, a central hub of the food industry. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr. In 2021 it had an annual budget of $4.1

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[PREVIEW] Top Nonprofit Conferences of Spring 2016

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Where: Chicago, IL. GEO 2016 National Conference. Why we like it: aside from its full program, the conference is also partnering with the NCRP Impact Awards , whose ceremony takes place on the last night of the event. Do Good Data. Best for: self-identified "data nerds" with hearts of gold. Where: Minneapolis, MN. Price: $$$.