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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

In Sacramento, California, the James B. The report found higher levels of trust in local news than in national news, but overall, the report found the lowest level on record of favorable opinions on media. Respondents mentioned a need for more diversity in the news industry on all fronts: racial, ethnic, political, class, etc.

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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

sgEngage

Tammy Knapp, CFO of National Math and Science Initiative , says, “I want people to understand the rationale, because then they can join us on this journey where we’re trying to improve what we’re doing.” Will this help you launch a program or expand your reach? Resist the urge to only meet the minimum requirements of multiple funders.

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Women Veterans Alliance: Equip, Empower, & Encourage

DipJar

Organizations committed to supporting veterans of the U.S. Instead, she began organizing monthly meetups in the Sacramento area. Women Veterans Alliance is now a national organization helping connect people with resources across the country. military are some of the most meaningful and impactful.

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Nonprofits and App Developers Combine Forces for Community Change

Tech Soup

211 demand is growing 10 percent year over year, according to the founders of Reach , a text-answering app for the national health and human services helpline. Supporting Health and Wellness. The Acres app helps support community wellness by connecting urban farmers with land for lease. Connecting People to Vital Services.

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Giving Days and Beyond the Dollars: What Have We Learned?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The tech failure that disrupted the national Give Local America Day fundraising campaign in May 2016 raised a big question for community foundations hosting giving days: What can they do differently to ensure smooth sailing in the future? They sought a host of answers. Do your technology due diligence.