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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

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.” The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund.

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

Candid

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. as measured by total giving. government agencies ii. private and community foundations. ii Grantmaking by U.S.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

The timing coincides with the President’s remarks in Arlington, but one minute of silence can be pledged at any time, really. The simple call to action also lends itself to participation by many, including government officials. I think it is incredibly smart that they include the drop down menu for Veteran Status.

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Great reads from around the web on September 13th

Amy Sample Ward

Jolkona partnered with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF), which pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Starting July 26th, Groupon Seattle’s G-Team allowed subscribers to join Jolkona and SIF in making an investment in women’s leadership by pledging support in increments of $10.

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Mastering Next Year’s Budget With Revenue Projections and Donor Attrition Analysis

Neon CRM

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Finance Director Government Grants INCREASE IMPACT Optimize grant management to ensure alignment with mission and efficient use of funds.