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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.

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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. million, relying on nonprofit leaders closest to the community for guidance.

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Product Update: CauseVox Giving Days

CauseVox

It only takes one day of collective giving to transform entire communities. Whether it’s a small community affair or a bigger, more widespread initiative, your organization can boost donations in a short time frame any time throughout the year. Learn more about the New Site Editor.

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

Tech Soup

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. This program is offered in partnership with WebJunction and with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). About the Author. Image : Nicolae Cucurudza / Shutterstock.

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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Prompt: “Please write an energetic and cheerful letter to last year’s participants about Food for the Community’s Fall fundraiser. Raffle tickets will be available for the month of October.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. This could be done annually or just one time.

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7 Tips for Securing Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events provide a great opportunity to bring in funds for your organization, while raising awareness for your cause. Local businesses often look for opportunities to give-back to their community. to find out what connections they have in the local community. Guest post by Kari Ann Kiel from DoJiggy.

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