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

Candid

For philanthropists looking to invest in locally led authentic solutions that deliver results and measurable change, general operating support grants are that pathway forward. Not having a traditional operating structure: Smaller BIPOC-led organizations are creative by necessity, given resource constraints.

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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. More importantly, moving to the cloud is a great way to demonstrate transparency, strengthen institutional memory, conserve resources, collaborate, and display tech-savvy. 1) Demonstrate Transparency. Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download.

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. I believe it is fostering the love of people and that pathway to change that is the role and mandate of philanthropic institutions and funders.

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Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Candid

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). Unions by the numbers. Financial data. billion dollars.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

From the urban demonstration projects of the historic foundations (Kellogg, Ford, Carnegie) to the contemporary emphasis on indicators and evaluation work, the sector has increasingly embraced systematic and intentional research processes for advancing social change goals. Fast forward to today…. We live in an information society.

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Friends of Dallas Animal Services: Creating Limitless Possibilities for the Animals of Dallas

DipJar

This city-supported lifeline for animals and the community that cares for them has demonstrated its value and meddle over and over. Similar in structure and purpose to library Friends groups, the Friends of Dallas Animal Services creates opportunities for the community to support an essential institution. DipJar’s Role.

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