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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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Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

” With the dream of combining her two greatest passions of performing and helping others, she began her journey as a fundraising consultant and charity auctioneer in 2016. Tony has helped raise millions of dollars for charity through auction events, charity golf tournaments, benefit fashion shows, and his unique abilities as an Emcee.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

From the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report : 2) 9% of donors worldwide donated to a nonprofit, NGO, or charity on GivingTuesday 2019. Latin America and the Caribbean – 9%. 8) 47% donate to crowdfunding campaigns that benefit NPOs, NGOs, and charities. By Region: Africa – 12%. Asia – 26%. Europe – 6%.

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First-Time Finisher & Funder Boosted Boston Marathon

The NonProfit Times

(Photo courtesy of Bank of America) There’s a big difference between running a marathon and achieving a high jump – unless one is talking to the Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon. The increase was in part due to a new arrangement with Bank of America, which amplified the event’s fundraising reach.

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Court Rules That Cars Can Be For Kids

The NonProfit Times

A federal appeals panel has greenlighted the use of a popular trademark claimed by two educational charities that both specialize in converting unwanted and junked cars into cash. America Can! Colin Weatherwax, CEO of America Can, said his group is considering an appeal. However, only one of them is happy with the result.

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Recruiting nonprofit volunteers for legislative campaign success

EveryAction

Those local leaders may be more eager to collaborate with your advocacy team in order to fill their editorial calendar with locally relevant content. Leverage the fall events Festivals, charity walks, and fairs are a regular part of fall weekends in big cities and small towns across America.

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