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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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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Government. Our new Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of social media marketing and fundraising for your nonprofit. GrantScape is a database of current grant opportunities offered by foundations and federal, state, and local governments. Plans & Pricing.

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Fundraising Strategies for an Election Year

Allegiance Group

As fundraisers, it’s easy to let the election also dominate your fundraising efforts—often in a negative way. Instead, as you plan out your fundraising campaigns for the weeks and months ahead, now is the perfect time to get back to the basics. In fact, political fundraising is like disaster relief. Blame election giving.

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Nonprofit Fundraising: Are You Choosing the Right Grants?

Blue Avocado

Governments — federal, state, county, and city branches can be a good source of funding. Any awards will also probably be a reimbursement (you spend the funds, then invoice the government), meaning you have to already have funds to spend. Search large, local companies — See if any large companies in your area offer a giving program.

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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. 3 – Local Grantmakers’ Organizations Most major metropolitan areas, and many other locales have regional associations of grantmakers.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

Get Fully Funded

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Virtual fundraising requires more creative thinking to pull off.

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