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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. He led the effort to restore public broadcasting funding from Newt Gingrich. He led the effort to restore public broadcasting funding from Newt Gingrich.

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

Bloomerang

Here are common trends and examples of areas where local news coverage has waned: Rural areas: Many local newspapers and broadcast stations in rural areas have closed or reduced their coverage due to declining readership and advertising revenue. Hope FM in Port Huron, MI and KAWC Colorado River Public Media in Yuma, Arizona.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. Syrian refugees and Lebanese students learn for free. . . The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM.

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How the World Affairs Council Broadcasts Globally with Social Media

Tech Soup

If you aren't already familiar with their scintillating podcasts and radio programs, the World Affairs Council brings together policymakers, academics, philanthropists, students, business executives and civic leaders in non-partisan, public-forum-style events geared to enhance global perspective.

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How to Upgrade Nonprofit Donors Using Suggested Donations

Bloomerang

For example, you might explain that a $100 gift can purchase five new coding workbooks for your after-school program, and a $500 gift can buy a new laptop for a student. One study by Jen Shang and Rachel Croson informed callers to a public broadcasting pledge drive that a previous donor had given $75, $180, or $300.

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Spotlight on South Africa: Nonprofit Profiles from SANGONeT

Tech Soup

Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking provides video and broadcast training to young people. The students are generally post-high school, but have no access to further education or training. The organization focuses particularly on women and students in rural areas. Art and Media. Environment. Human Rights. About SANGONet.

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Nonprofit Technology News for February 2014

Tech Soup

Safer Internet Day is an annual Microsoft sponsored public service campaign to take practical steps to protect ourselves against identity and data theft, email phishing scams, cyber bullying, social media over sharing, and other perils of life on the Internet. so more students will have good access to the Internet. Safer Internet Day.

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