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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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[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. This can include parts of the Midwest and rural areas in various states.

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SOS: Save Our Site! How Libraries Can Preserve Local Online History

Tech Soup

Now, the Internet Archive, an expert in preserving online content, is beginning a program to train librarians in web archiving. A competitive application process for selection of libraries from across the United States is now open and will continue until August 25. About the Author. Image : Nicolae Cucurudza / Shutterstock.

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Qgiv

Domestic violence is a hugely prevalent issue in the United States with nearly 20 people per minute, on average, experiencing physical abuse by an intimate partner. The awareness day stemmed from the goal to connect advocates from around the country who were working to end domestic violence against women and children.

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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The organization recognized that having a mentor can improve young people’s academic, social, and economic prospects and works to close the mentoring gap that exists for 1 in 3 young people. Get involved with your local MENTOR affiliate and check out their calendar of events to see what kinds of events you can attend. Final thoughts.

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

Candid

million IRS-registered nonprofits in the United States alone. Do you want to give to a local, national, or international organization? Instead, find another nonprofit that does similar work but makes you feel more comfortable. This Giving Season, we’re uplifting local charities with our ‘Change begins with you ’ campaign.

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Libraries pivot to survive pandemic

Candid

A 2010 study by the American Library Association found that libraries were crucial during the economic recession, offering valuable job-seeking technology, training, and resources. To support that work, we’re pleased to share Visualizing Funding for Libraries. Libraries today are preparing for even greater demand for their services.

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