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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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Client Spotlight: National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Qgiv

In 2012, President Barack Obama named September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) works tirelessly to change that. The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) works tirelessly to change that. Each day, 43 kids in the U.S.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate.

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Benetech Statistician Megan Price talks to local ASA chapter

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Megan Price I recently had the opportunity to present several of HRP’s projects to the local San Francisco chapter of the American Statistical Association (SFASA). Specifically, I presented the audience with the following questions: Were acts of genocide committed against the Mayan people in Guatemala?

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Uncorking the Success to Fundraising with Wine

Greater Giving

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Are you hoping to develop a new audience? Reach out to local wineries for wine tasting certificates or even plan a trip to a local or well-known wine region. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Promote their Online Shop on Instagram and Facebook

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. . This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Instagram for Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. For example, Feeding America is a nonprofit with a national network of more than 200 food banks. These posts provide both an emotional connection for the audience and a material demonstration of the impact the nonprofit’s work is having.