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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 Netroots Guide to Shopping Local (and Progressive) in Phoenix

EveryAction

That's why, with help from the awesome folks at Local First Arizona , I've put together an eating, drinking, shopping, and local attractions guide to supporting local and progressive businesses in Phoenix!

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Boosting Arizona's Philanthropic Resources

ASU Lodestar Center

Arizona Grantmakers Forum. In my last post , I highlighted the current status of Arizona's philanthropic sector, based on a research report released by Arizona Grantmakers Forum in January 2011. It seems clear that Arizona's philanthropic sector is underdeveloped relative to most other parts of the country.

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Public Allies Arizona: Burning You With the 5 Core Values

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posted by Chrisal Valencia Member Events & Volunteer Coordinator Local First Arizona Public Allies has played a very definitive role in my life. As I prepped for what I wanted to say to the next graduating class of Public Allies Arizona, I took a queue from my own days as an ally and reflected. Like this article?

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On a National Day of Service, Public Allies Arizona Makes a Difference in a Phoenix Neighborhood

ASU Lodestar Center

With rakes, trash-picker-uppers, brooms and wheelbarrows in hand, the newest class of Public Allies Arizona joined the staff of the Creighton Community Foundation on Oct. 28 with a mission: to help their local neighbors beautify their curbs and develop long-lasting relationships. posted by Nedd Freeman Anderson Class 11 Public Ally.

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“A Wish Begins With Hope.”

DipJar

While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . The family worked with the local department of public safety to make him a police officer for a day. Credit: Make-A-Wish Arizona Facebook. In Arizona , where the program began, more than 7,000 wishes have been granted. Chris Greicius, 1980.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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Arizona Community Foundation. They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Arizona Community Foundation. While most grants are made in Arizona, grants may be made nationally as well. The Denver Foundation.

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