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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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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Educational Assistance and Training Programs. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. The Lisa Libraries. First Book.

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Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows

NTEN

Last year, as jobs, schools, government services, social gatherings, and everyday tasks moved online, there blossomed a growing recognition that digital access and skills are critical in our society and should be a universal human right.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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About Black History Month Black History Month began when Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Their programs are aimed at increasing digital literacy and helping people gain valuable tech skills to funnel into successful careers. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved!

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Human Rights Trainings in Nigeria

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

During my first visit to the Nigerian capital of Abuja last April, I learned that a member of the NHRC who had been monitoring local elections had been beaten and unlawfully detained. The MacArthur Foundation provided key support for the project by not only financing our work, but also funding computer literacy training for NHRC staff.

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Tech2Empower: The Llama Pack Project

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I was got to work on a week-long service trip in Cusco, Peru as part of Wake: Women’s Alliance for Knowledge Exchange #Tech2empower program where womwn in who work in technology volunteer to share their professional skills and knowledge with women-run business owners. Training in breeding is part of the program.

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Member Round Up: A busy September with new research, a cure for website obesity, and world literacy day

NTEN

No matter where you are, there''s still a week left for you to hone your social media skills during Social Media September. TechSoup and NetSquared have put together a month of educational opportunities, from local events all over the world to day-long Twitter parties and a free webinar. Register now! Register now!