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Marguerite Casey Foundation Launches ‘Public Dollars for Public Good’ Program

NonProfit PRO

Marguerite Casey Foundation launched its “Public Dollars for Public Goods” initiative. The Foundation is investing more than $5M to support organizations that leverage community organizing to shift power by helping underserved communities access federal and local funding and control how those funds are spent.

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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

If you came into the office and had messages waiting from major funders who wanted to learn more about your organization, and about what your funding needs are? All that can and does happen every day for nonprofits, both large and small, thanks to smart public relations efforts. What Is “Public Relations”? Where Should I Start?

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How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. Where do you start? Just beware!

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Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?

Fast Company Tech

After making his mark in Silicon Valley, Icelandic designer and tech mogul Haraldur Halli Thorleifsson is now solving a far more analog problem: the inaccessibility of local storefronts. We fund, design, build, and get all the permits; it’s all free for the shop owner or the person who owns the building.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

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Nonprofits get $10 million grant from Google to expand AI

Mashable Tech

Google.org , the tech giant's philanthropic arm, is investing millions of dollars into getting nonprofits up to speed on generative AI , part of a massive funding effort to empower organizations to adopt the tech, including Google 's own AI offerings. SEE ALSO: Character.AI

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Strategies For Building Sustainable Support For Homelessness Initiatives

Bloomerang

Homelessness affects over 650,000 Americans, yet these individuals often remain hidden from public view. For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes.

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