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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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An Open (Online) Book: What SB 272 Means for California Public Records

Byte Technology

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees.

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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. Before her time in Sacramento she worked for environmental NGOs throughout Arizona, California, and Bolivia. Jennifer Anderson.

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Meet Your Local NetSquared Organizer at #17NTC

Tech Soup

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. San Francisco, California: LGBT in Tech.

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Nonprofits, Libraries, and the California Teleconnect Fund

Tech Soup

If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. California are not aware of the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) and. When combined with the California Teleconnect Fund discount, this offering. This is a guest blog post from Salem Kimble, the manager of social.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S. Local knowledge is crucial, as is trusting the expertise of affected communities. Local knowledge is crucial, as is trusting the expertise of affected communities.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

In Nonprofit Quarterly, Jennifer Amanda Jones said, “Organizations that can regularly access training, can improve governance, program outcomes, fundraising and community engagement. Collaborating with those who work in the organization, board members and other local organizations are a great way to offer professional development.