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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. The Ford Foundation, under the leadership of Darren Walker, has not only changed its focus to address inequality —in the U.S.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

Candid

Industry newsletters: Stay informed about the ever-changing philanthropic landscape through updates from Philanthropy News Digest , Issue Lab , and Candid. Free fundraising resources Finding your most likely funders can be challenging, especially when only ~10% of U.S. foundations have websites.

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Open Challenges Harness Local Knowledge for Local Change

Tech Soup

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. He said that roughly half of the people who participate in these challenges are programmers.

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Donation Drives: Catalyzing Change Through Collective Giving

Greater Giving

It empowers individuals to be part of something greater than themselves, channeling their collective energy towards positive change. What may seem like a modest donation from one person becomes a significant force for change when combined with the generosity of many.

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Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them

Bloomerang

A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Ballet Lubbock was founded in 1969 with a mission to change lives by making life-long investments in their dancers, the community, and the arts. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape.

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Earth Day ‘22: Salesforce.org Customers Tackle Climate Challenges by Land, Air & Sea

Saleforce Nonprofit

We believe, we know, that moving the needle on climate change requires collaboration on all levels. We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. Opens new window. About the Author. Cheryl Timoney.

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