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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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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

DipJar

Knowing our technology is working to support so many meaningful missions is really satisfying. Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . That tradition of local support and philanthropy sustains Curtis to this day. At DipJar, we love our customers.

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Marguerite Casey Foundation Launches ‘Public Dollars for Public Good’ Program

NonProfit PRO

The Foundation is investing more than $5M to support organizations that leverage community organizing to shift power by helping underserved communities access federal and local funding and control how those funds are spent. Marguerite Casey Foundation launched its “Public Dollars for Public Goods” initiative.

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Applications are now open for the Seniors Community Grant Program

Charity Village

The Government of Ontario announced that applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1000 to $25,000, support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+.

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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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[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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Authentique Agency Launches ‘Project 1800,’ to Help Local NonProfits with Marketing Services

NonProfit PRO

Authentique Agency announced the launch of its newest initiative, "Project 1800," an inaugural program developed to support the community by offering 1,800 pro bono hours annually to deserving U.S. nonprofits. Qualified organizations will receive free marketing resources and services from Authentique's team of professionals.

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