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Prosecutors turn to data, community to advance criminal justice reform

Tableau

This data is changing the way prosecutors in Yolo County—home to over 200,000 people that live on the west side of the greater Sacramento metro area—are increasing transparency in their processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and creating a data-informed framework for community engagement. The data belongs to the people.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Just a few of The Singing Auctioneer LLC’s valued clients include: Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Zoo, Meals On Wheels, Best Buddies International and many, many more. She is one of the most sought after auctioneers in the country.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem. In Sacramento, California, the James B. A 2021 study by the foundation found local outlets struggling to secure new revenue streams. Knight, John D. and Catherine T.

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Two Ways To Use Crowdsourcing for Face-to-Face Conferences

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There are many examples of crowdsourcing techniques used by nonprofits and foundations and The Networked Nonprofit devoted an entire chapter to the topic. Next week on March 1-2, the First 5 California and the Water Cooler Joint Conference will take place in Sacramento. Where is it most useful?

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GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference: Reflections from the Innovation Lab

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In May, I was lucky enough to spend a few days with community foundations at the annual GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference. We heard from Christina Ciociola, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and what they have learned about using data from Donor Edge to become the community knowledge center over the past few years.

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The Seattle Foundation helps King Co. residents "GiveBIG" to nonprofits on May 2nd - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

AFP Blog

The Seattle Foundation helps King Co. The Seattle Foundation helps King Co. New to GiveBIG 2012 is the opportunity to make donations via smart phone on The Seattle Foundation's mobile web site.

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Now approved in LA, Abodu’s backyard homes can now go from contract to completion in as little as 30 days

TechCrunch

“While deliberations over mid-rise density were stalling in Sacramento, the state legislature (and legislatures up north in the Pacific Northwest) were passing bill after bill, including Phil Ting’s AB 68 and Bob Wieckowski’s SB 1069, to make it really easy to add backyard units,” Cutler wrote.