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11 Tips for Making Nonprofit Press Releases Social and Shareable

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. Almost every communication medium out there has been impacted by the rise of social and mobile media, but not press releases.

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Enhance Community Impact: Free Playbooks for City Engagement

VQ Strategies

Across the nation, city leaders strive to build resilient cities, serve their residents, and strengthen their communities economically, socially, physically, and beyond. This effort has been made even more pressing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second playbook focuses on measuring and communicating impact in meaningful ways.

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The Power of Us Hub Has Moved to the Trailblazer Community

Cloud 4 Good

On November 15th, 2021, the Power of Us Hub (Hub) moved over to the Trailblazer community. The Salesforce Customer Success team hosted a two-part webinar where they explained the migration in detail and answered their audience’s most pressing questions. Accessing the Trailblazer Community. Key Updates. Search Functionality.

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Cloud for Good Partners with the Community College of Rhode Island to Create Salesforce Apprenticeship Program

Cloud 4 Good

December 15, 2021 [Asheville, NC] – Cloud for Good, a consulting firm delivering Salesforce solutions to higher education and nonprofit clients, has announced the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) as their latest partner in the Talent for Good apprenticeship program. About Community College of Rhode Island.

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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

Simply put, “public relations,” or “PR,” encompasses all the activities your organization does to get press coverage for your work. Smart non-profits have started to realize that a strong PR effort, and good press coverage, can lead to increased fundraising. Good press coverage is a great way to find new prospects.

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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.”

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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

sgEngage

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. When your community experiences increased need, there is a higher demand on your services in several ways, including: Overwhelmed Staff.