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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

Today, in a twist, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced a proposal for a $10 million allocation in the state budget to create a seed fund for Black and Latinx startups, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

Blue Avocado

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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Government contracts and nonprofit organizations: Problems and solutions

ASU Lodestar Center

There is a long history of nonprofit organizations partnering with the government, usually at the state level, through contracts to help provide for and respond to community needs. Still, changing terms mid-contract does little to help establish trust for a positive nonprofit/government relationship. sector and the government.

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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations

VisionLink

But, the new coronavirus pandemic has brought out another aspect of American society— the tenacity and ingenuity to work around obstacles to helping that until this point in our lifetime were unseen, namely that of social distancing. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Countless organizations could benefit from Kyle’s skills, yet there is no system connecting national service alumni with nonprofits and public sector agencies most in need of young talent. It will feature such big names as Grammy award-winning singer John Legend, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Will you join us?

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

With venture investors committing to funding Black and minority founders, alongside the growing availability of government-backed proposals, such as New Jersey allocating $10 million to a seed fund for Black and Latinx startups , can we expect to see fundamental change? Tap into foreign markets.

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NNTSP Applies Relief Work for Hurricane Sandy

Tech Soup

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. National Donations Management Network D.C. National Donations Management Network New Jersey.