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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem. In 2023, an average of 2.5 newspapers closed each week , up from two a week in 2022.

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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation.

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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

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Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. 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. In 2023 alone, U.S.

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Philanthropy Delivers New Promise of Quality Education for All

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. This is where philanthropy comes in. Philanthropy plays a role beyond what governments could do—allowing for the testing of innovative models that are responsive to local cultural contexts—and then looks to government for scaling up successful efforts.

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Leveraging AI in Major Gift Fundraising: A Game-Changer in Philanthropy

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The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. AI and Major Gift Fundraising: It’s Just the Beginning As we embrace AI in support of major gift fundraising, we’ll see the potential for growth in philanthropy expand, opening new doors for greater impact in the world.

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Industry giants are investing millions to tap the large data sets that give them competitive insight into their customers’ hearts and minds. Tiffany Kerns is the Executive Director of the Country Music Association Foundation and CMA’s Vice President of Industry Relations and Philanthropy.

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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

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Specifically, they saw the exhibition Giving in America , which includes one of the first copies of Foundation Directory. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. We also convene conversations with historic perspectives about philanthropy’s impact across a wide spectrum of issues.

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