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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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Navigating the Season of Giving: 4 Fundraising Software Tips

Nonprofits Source

Easily organize pledge fundraisers. Technology enables people to give online in the way that is easiest for them. Easily organize pledge fundraisers. Pledge fundraisers are a form of crowdfunding in which participants fundraise among their friends and families on behalf of your organization to collect pledged donations.

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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. Please include a fill in the blank where the letter mentions the amount they raised through pledges for the fundraiser. Third prize are gourmet baskets donated by local eatery, Yum Yum.

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The complete year-end guide to maximizing matching gifts

EveryAction

Understanding matching gifts Matching gifts are a type of corporate philanthropy where companies pledge to match employees’ donations to eligible nonprofits. That’s why automating the matching gift process can be a game-changer⁠⁠—and why your team should build out your giving season toolkit with matching gift technology beforehand.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Top 8 Text-to-Give Platforms for Nonprofits

Qgiv

Check out these text fundraising platforms to find the best solution for your organization: Qgiv Handbid Give Lively Snowball Tatango GiveWP Pledge Tithe.ly What we love Outbound messaging helps you engage your donors, allows you to send reminders to them about completing pledges, and helps you provide other important information.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. The full keynote and presentation are below. Your organization has goals, too.

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