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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Boy Scouts Of America Rebrands To Scouting America

The NonProfit Times

The bankruptcy proceedings did not include several hundred local BSA entities, which are separate, independent 501(c)(3) organizations. The rebranding effort might help the organization turn its fortunes around. Furthermore, 31% said the changes definitely resulted in increased retention and 36% said it was too soon to tell.

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Board diversity strategies to help nonprofits achieve success

ASU Lodestar Center

A board of directors is a legal requirement to establish and maintain a nonprofit organization and helps to ensure the organization achieves its stated mission and meets the expectations of stakeholders, according to Nick Price. Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving.

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Practical, Actionable SEO Tips for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. This is definitely a factor and something to consider when you use AI to write for you. Search Engine Optimization. But you can change that.

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Case Study in Local: Oakland Local

Amy Sample Ward

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. You can also connect with Oakland Local on twitter and facebook.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Accept Real Estate Gifts If You’ve Never Done So Before

Bloomerang

Gifts of real estate can be a definite win/win, with your charity reaping financial rewards and the donor accomplishing personal, financial, and tax-planning objectives. Since this is a “hot” prospect, my best advice is to seek out someone experienced to help you with this particular gift. I also knew I needed help.

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Do Capacity Building Programs Help Nonprofits Achieve Better Results?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

All the planning was ahead of me to deliver on our mission to increase investment in the social sector, improve partnerships – particularly between local actors and their supporters – and provide support for strong, resilient and impactful nonprofits.

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