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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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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

DipJar

Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . The land and funding came from William Curtis, the son of a local ship captain, who turned down money from Carnegie to build his community’s library himself. He decided to create the Hopeful Project.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary.

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Five Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits That Don’t Work (or Why You Aren’t Raising Enough Money)

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They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money. Avoid them!).

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Why I Volunteered: Why I Volunteered for My Local CASA Organization

Bloomerang

The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program. I don’t always have the money to make a donation that feels meaningful to me. I Googled local organizations, reviewed my options, and reached out to CASA. Will you volunteer with a local CASA again?

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20+ Nonprofit Fall Fundraising Ideas to Inspire Generosity

OneCause

For extra points, pick a location with an urban legend around it — local spooky spots have never been so useful! Get the community together at a local market (a great partner for this kind of event) and make a day of pumpkin-themed events. Be sure to coordinate your route with the local authorities first.

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5 Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers.

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