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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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Women’s Philanthropy Experts Take the Stage at PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference

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The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities. Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in India

Candid

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

At the time researchers were concluding their study, 20 state or local governments had passed or were considering programs to fund $13 billion in medical debt relief over and above what charities had provided. The post Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Register today to hear from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators in-person, July 12th

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President & CEO, Carter: Charity vs. Philanthropy. Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders. President & CEO, Arreva: Increasing donor acquisition.

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Register today to hear from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators in-person, July 12th

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President & CEO, Carter: Charity vs. Philanthropy. . • Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis • Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders. President & CEO, Arreva: Increasing donor acquisition.

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