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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

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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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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

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Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000. Women of color comprised 20.3% of the United States population in 2021, an increase from 18.4% According to the Ms. South, just 5.4%

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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

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Regardless of the reason behind your need for additional revenue, grants provide parks and recreation organizations an excellent opportunity to garner the money they need. However, grant applications aren’t as simple as asking supporters for donations. What is a grant? What are the steps to applying for a grant?

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How to Write an Effective Grant Proposal

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In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

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HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. Across 18 years, while foundations increased their overall giving by 124%, grant dollars to HBCUs declined by 30%. In fact, large U.S.

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The Grantmaker’s Guide to bbcon 2024

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Whether you’ve been updating your forms or waiting for the next grant cycle, we have several sessions to help you streamline your application process, saving time for both you and your applicants. You also know how hard it is to maintain your accurate, well-organized data when you have multiple inputs and system roles.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

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Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. Is the donor renewal rate low?