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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund. And the way to do that is through journalism.”

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JD.com slams competitor over “pick one” tactics, promises support for gig workers

TechNode

JD said the tactic has led to a 1625% decline in rider income, and unveiled emergency measures including job priority for riders spouses, increased recruitment, and a policy ensuring no forced exclusivity. The company also pledged to provide free orders for any delivery delayed over 20 minutes, following recent service disruptions.

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Uber pledges to shift to ‘100 percent’ electric vehicles by 2030

The Verge

The news comes as talk of requiring ride-hailing companies to use more electric vehicles is gaining traction among many big US cities. The US is lagging behind most of the world in terms of climate policy. Uber isn’t the first transportation company to pledge to shift to electric vehicles.

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Sequoia Capital India pledges to take proactive steps amid fraud allegations at some startups

TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital India, one of the most prolific and successful investors in India and Southeast Asia, addressed the fraudulent practices allegations levelled against some of its portfolio startups and pledged to take proactive steps to do more to drive increased compliance. Both the developments were first reported by Bloomberg News.).

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France’s strategy for EU startup policies: Talent and money

TechCrunch

And the French government is taking advantage of this opportunity to make some progress on the tech startup policy front. In an interview with TechCrunch, France’s digital minister Cédric O shared some news for the European tech ecosystem. This new tech talent effort is a promotion effort.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Help disseminate news releases or produce news events to get coverage. The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”).

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7 Database Goals for Your Independent School’s Capital Campaign

sgEngage

Several organizations I’ve worked with have had Fund and Campaign records set up backward, which caused a struggle when adding multiyear pledges and producing consistent pledge reminders. This could be especially troubling in a capital campaign when an influx of new pledges quickly becomes overwhelming.

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