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Today is National Telephone Day!

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On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. source: sellcell) National Telephone Day is a great day to highlight two essential telephone numbers: 211 and 988. Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help 24/7. These are the boots on the ground, the local experts who make finding help easier.

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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!

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Saturday, February 11th, is National 211 Day 2023! 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer at 211.org.

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NPR CEO Katherine Maher makes the case for why public radio is essential to American democracy

Fast Company Tech

Maher gives a preview to her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans broad access to crucial news and information, particularly in rural and local areas. The importance of the local station network, and the fact that when people are listening to public radio, they are not listening to us broadcasting from D.C.,

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care. National MS Society :: @ MSSociety.

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This simple solution could help solve the public restroom crisis

Fast Company Tech

Accessing a Throne requires a unique user ID, usually a cell phone number. For those without access to a phone, Throne also distributes key cards through local service providers. As of March 1, there have been 425,900 uses nationally, with 168,600 in L.A., and a rating of 4.07 out of five stars. A temporary fix?

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How to get media to cover your nonprofit 

Candid

But not every nonprofit has a public relations team or a communications or media relations specialist who keeps track of local and national media outlets. Be honest, accessible, informative, and open to options, and editors will learn to trust you—or even to reach out to you proactively. Be a resource.

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Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks

The NonProfit Times

MacKenzie Scott, who in the past few years has given away more than $17 billion, has provided $65 million to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York City. It is the largest contribution in LISC’s nearly half-century history. The LISC gift was not a solo. We are enormously grateful for Ms.

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