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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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Your Official #NN18 Local's Guide to New Orleans

Everyaction

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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Why It’s Time to Rename our Sector from Nonprofit to For-Impact

Saleforce Nonprofit

So if messaging is so important, why is the nonprofit sector referred to by a tax code assigned by the IRS 100 years ago? With such passionate constituents, Bodell and her team are taking time to uncover local grassroots innovation coming from their community. Last summer, with virtual fatigue , we adjusted again.”

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Accessibility on Social Media

M+R

We’ve noticed a common practice on TikTok: referring to open captions as “CC” or “closed captions,” which is incorrect. Open captions are on by default and include every spoken word as well as any auditory cues like music, background noise that is integral to the message, etc. And heads up! Audio Descriptions .

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Forward Unto the Breach: Don’t Rest on Nonprofit Laurels

Bloomerang

In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” the lead character of Alexander sings about who he and America are meant to be. The idea was to ask artists to contribute one-of-a-kind items to an online monthly auction where proceeds would 100% benefit a range of local services for the unhoused, people with AIDS, frail seniors and vulnerable children.

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Will Your Nonprofit Cease to Exist? Here’s What You Can Do to Make Sure That Doesn’t Happen

Bloomerang

In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. The idea was to ask artists to contribute one-of-a-kind items to an online monthly auction where 100% of proceeds would benefit a range of local services for unhoused people and vulnerable seniors and children. . Dream bigger. .

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