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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

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Connect Supporters with Local Elected Officials using Local Advocacy

EveryAction

Across the country, state and local governments make meaningful policy decisions that affect nearly every issue - from preventing gun violence, to protecting the environment, or safeguarding LGBTQ rights. That’s why we expanded EveryAction’s industry-leading advocacy tools to include Local Advocacy.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Establish support.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

Protecting the environment or cutting taxes for billionaires?” Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. These gatherings can take many forms, from a formal gala with a dignified speaker or an education-focused session hosted by a local subject matter expert.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Environment and conservation – 7%. Research and public policy – 1%. 14) 96% regularly vote in local and national elections and 37% donate to political campaigns. Health and wellness (physical and mental) – 12%. Animals and wildlife – 11%. Children and youth – 10%. Faith and spirituality – 8%.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed.

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How Funders are Driving Systems Change in Response to the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day. And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. Want to get involved in World Environment Day? About the Author. Jonny Elliot.

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