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NPR CEO Katherine Maher makes the case for why public radio is essential to American democracy

Fast Company Tech

Tomorrow, NPRs CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE congressional subcommittee to defend the public media outlets case for federal funding. Maher gives a preview to her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans broad access to crucial news and information, particularly in rural and local areas.

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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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Your Nonprofit Should be Using Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A public service announcement (PSA) is a way to communicate to the public about an important topic or issue that affects most of, if not all of the general public. A PSA is communicated via radio, television, online, and via other media formats without charge so that the public is aware of the issue/topic and can take action. .

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This simple solution could help solve the public restroom crisis

Fast Company Tech

In Little Tokyo, there are almost no public restroomsin most of the restaurants and shops, you have to buy something first. After years of complaints from riders, LA Metro is rolling out more free public Throne bathrooms this year at transit stations across L.A. a public transportation advocate with the L.A. But overall, nice.

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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

All that can and does happen every day for nonprofits, both large and small, thanks to smart public relations efforts. What Is “Public Relations”? Simply put, “public relations,” or “PR,” encompasses all the activities your organization does to get press coverage for your work. Keep it Mission-Focused and Stay on Message.

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Investing public dollars for the public good 

Candid

A walk through a public park, a visit to the local library, and the convenience of tap water and affordable public transportation. Federal and state governments spend trillions of dollars annually, yet the quality of our public services is wholly inadequate—in terms of both access and affordability.

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Who Are the Quiet Leaders in Sustainer Giving?

NonProfit PRO

Did you guess your local public broadcasting station? But yet, most public TV and radio stations are leading the pact when it comes to sustainer giving. What’s the first nonprofit you think of with a huge sustainer program? Probably not. They started asking for monthly gifts many years ago.

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