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AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps released a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund. The Volunteer Generation Fund, open to State Service Commissions, local nonprofit, community, faith-based, tribal, state, and local governments and schools, focuses on investments for volunteer management practices.

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Generative AI Fueled Innovation for your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits of all sizes are using AWS to increase support, expand awareness, and advance mission impact locally and globally, now that incudes Generative AI Fueled Innovation.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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How to generate advocacy calls from your supporters to elected officials

EveryAction

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

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5 Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously. Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same. When a local celeb is secured, it is crucial to make their participation as easy as possible.

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How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base Affordably

Network for Good

How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base. There are several ways you can tap individual gifts, but one of the most effective ways is using local business partnerships. Local businesses can act as a funnel for new donors, and your organization has a lot to offer these businesses in return.

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