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Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks

The NonProfit Times

MacKenzie Scott, who in the past few years has given away more than $17 billion, has provided $65 million to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York City. It is the largest contribution in LISC’s nearly half-century history. The LISC gift was not a solo.

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The Benefits of Hosting Small Fundraising Events vs. Large Galas

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For example, will you (or does your local government) require attendees to be vaccinated or wear masks? . One New York City-based organization held a similar event but framed it as a decentralized version of their “gala.” If poor weather is a factor, think about how you can mitigate any COVID-19 concerns.

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Boy Scouts Of America Rebrands To Scouting America

The NonProfit Times

The New York City-based agency has worked with the BSA intermittently for years, and was reportedly brought on as agency of record, with a mandate to focus on the rebrand, in November 2023. The bankruptcy proceedings did not include several hundred local BSA entities, which are separate, independent 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

That’s the conclusion reached by a team of researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts after completing a study in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, a New York City charity that buys and cancels medical debt.

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Website Matches Philanthropists With Community Projects (Part II) | New York City | United States | Epoch Times

AFP Blog

Website Matches Philanthropists With Community Projects (Part II) | New York City | United States | Epoch Times : NEW YORK—In Our Backyards (IOBY), the only environment-focused, online crowd-sourcing platform, has been helping local community projects find micro-philanthropists.

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Concentration of Nonprofit Giving Disenfranchises Civilians

The NonProfit Times

Wales presented her thoughts at Donor Trust and Participation , a recent forum in New York City hosted by BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Monitoring Worldwide. Whatever the reasons, these pullback trends have disproportionately hit smaller local and regional nonprofits and the people they serve, according to Wales.

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Inclusive Fundraising: Taking Pride Month Support to New Heights

The Modern Nonprofit

A Quick Look at Pride Month History Pride Month happens every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which took place in New York City in June 1969. Collaborate with local LGBTQ+ organizations : Team up with local LGBTQ+ organizations to support their initiatives, share resources, and amplify their voices.

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