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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

As part of their democracy portfolios, they’re funding not only newsroom operations and training but also research and collaborations to bring diverse voices to the fore. In Sacramento, California, the James B. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.

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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

sgEngage

Tammy Knapp, CFO of National Math and Science Initiative , says, “I want people to understand the rationale, because then they can join us on this journey where we’re trying to improve what we’re doing.” Will this help you launch a program or expand your reach? Foster strong internal partnerships.

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Women Veterans Alliance: Equip, Empower, & Encourage

DipJar

Instead, she began organizing monthly meetups in the Sacramento area. Women Veterans Alliance is now a national organization helping connect people with resources across the country. The Women Veterans Alliance looks for ways to collaborate with groups like the VFW, American Legion, and other women’s veteran organizations.

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Nonprofits and App Developers Combine Forces for Community Change

Tech Soup

211 demand is growing 10 percent year over year, according to the founders of Reach , a text-answering app for the national health and human services helpline. Yo Yoshida, the founder, said that the Bayview neighborhood in San Francisco was the first to use the platform for government and nonprofit leaders to collaborate.

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GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference: Reflections from the Innovation Lab

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We also heard from Priscilla Enriquez from the Sacramento Region Community Foundation about challenges and successes of getting started in best practices for data for good. Using data and collaboration, the homeless receive the shelter and care they need, resulting in significantly reduced homeless population, i.e. from 10,000 to 2,000.