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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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How to Host a Pledge Drive: The Complete Guide

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A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. As your organization or participants meet those goals, donors increase their pledged donation. When creating your plan, start by determining your goals for the pledge drive.

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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. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Navigating the Season of Giving: 4 Fundraising Software Tips

Nonprofits Source

As a fundraiser, you know how critically important year-end fundraising is. And because supporters feel more inclined to donate during this season, nonprofits focus all of their energy on fundraising. As a result, year-end fundraising can feel hectic. As a result, year-end fundraising can feel hectic.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. No, not those pledges, I’m talking about financial pledges.

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Boy Scouts Of America Rebrands To Scouting America

The NonProfit Times

The bankruptcy proceedings did not include several hundred local BSA entities, which are separate, independent 501(c)(3) organizations. million in pledges receivable and $6.7 billion, including pledges receivable of $14 million and gift annuities of $4.8 To date, more than 2.75 million in gift annuities.

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