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Elon Musk wants to privatize Amtrak. It would make train travel worse

Fast Company Tech

Musks interest in privatization is another example of the way he has tried to kill government-funded transportation to serve his own interests, notably his Hyperloop project, which undermined high-speed rail efforts in California. It also gets funding from both federal and state sources depending on the type of route.

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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The websites listed below can help your nonprofit search and apply for grant funding. Candid :: candid.org/find-funding. Devex :: devex.com/funding. Devex features international funding opportunities from 850+ sources including USAID, World Bank, the European Union, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Share the number of attendees, the amount of funds raised, or the number of people helped, and explain how these results will contribute to the nonprofit’s mission. About the Author Sarah Suarez is the founder of The Social Puzzle , a boutique social media marketing agency specializing in nonprofit clientele. Report event outcomes.

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How to Show Donors the Impact of Their Donations to Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s a good reason why an iconic nonprofit like the World Wildlife Fund sends stickers and a stuffed animal to donors who sign up to adopt a tiger, a giraffe, or another animal. Giving funds is easier and more satisfying when a contributor knows exactly what their donation will cover. About the Author. 3) Give something real.

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Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund invests nearly $600M in Reliance Retail at $100B valuation

TechCrunch

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is investing $597 million in Reliance Retail, valuing the largest Indian retail chain at a whopping $100 billion. The investment follows KKR and Qatar Investment Authority together investing $1.7 Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund’s investment will fetch it a […]

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Bill To Pull Tax Exemptions Headed Back To Congress

The NonProfit Times

Senate staffers are saying the bill will probably not be accepted by the Senate with the onerous language on granting the Secretary of the Treasury authority to revoke an organization’s tax-exempt status, without requiring the disclosure of evidence. Based on last week’s vote, it is expected to pass the House of Representatives.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report.

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