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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

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

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Secure Your Supporters’ Trust: Mastering Privacy-Compliant Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

Their policies directly influence how nonprofits can access, use, and leverage user data for fundraising. Moreover, its proprietary Automatic Fraud Threat Analyzer (AFTA), complemented with robust mechanisms such as Address Verification Service (AVS) and CVV validation, makes the platform secure against potential frauds.

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What counts as racial equity funding?  

Candid

We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . contacted us with two primary concerns about the way the data was presented: the distinction between racial equity and racial justice funding, and the mixing of grants and pledges. service delivery, research, advocacy).

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. If your organization has offices or on-site services, offer to do tours for new, major, or recurring donors. The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list.

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Phased In Giving – A Creative New Trend in Setting your Board’s Give/Get Policy

BoardAssist

As New York’s leading personalized nonprofit board matching service, we spend a lot of time working with nonprofit boards to help them craft their nonprofit’s give/get policy – or how much board members should be asked to annually generate for the boards on which they serve. That’s where the challenge comes in.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Include your mission and vision statements, a brief history, and a summary of your programs and services. Harassment: Every organization needs a harassment policy.

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5 Qualities That Make Someone A Successful Nonprofit Board Member

Bloomerang

Successful board members also make an effort to be well-informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs. Before asking others to contribute, they confirm their dedication by pledging and paying an annual contribution.