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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve. We found striking data points , such as that only 54.5%

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

The first grants are to be awarded later this year. Loss of investigative reporting: Investigative journalism, which is often resource-intensive, has suffered in many areas, leading to reduced oversight of local government and institutions.

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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We were up against immense political pressure to rescind the award. I met key Congressional staffers who deeply cared about disability issues, and who had comprehensive knowledge of the issue. That’s when I called that advocacy firm, a “luxury” that soon became indispensable. Fast-forward six years.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing natural resource issues on national forests and grasslands can apply for support to complete projects through three distinct grant programs. Grant funds are made available across a variety of categories, based on donor intent and the guidance of our Governing Committee. Areas served: US.

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How Cross-Sector Collaboration is Helping Fight Youth Unemployment in Boston

Connection Cafe

Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? Boston University provides in-kind space to host professional development forums, EVERFI supplies financial literacy coursework, and Boston’s Center for Teen Empowerment adds expertise in the youth development space.

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Matt Groch to Offer Keynote on Measuring Impact at #14LCS

NTEN

Matt is the recipient of the 2011 Edelman Chicago “Eddy” Award for Innovation. governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g. In addition, Matt co-founded and served as Director of Technology for 2MC, a Chicago-based internet consulting firm.

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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone

Tech Soup

Here's a roundup of recent work to address this issue. They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The 2015 UK Digital Leaders 100 Award for digital inclusion was awarded to Citizens Online. federal government action toward broadband adoption , like the proposed Lifeline broadband expansion.