"Press Forward Minnesota raised $750,000 from national and regional funders to support local news organizations during a critical moment when federal immigration agents were active in the Twin Cities."
"Creating a rapid response fund required establishing infrastructure to manage large donations, including decisions on which organization would lead the effort and how to absorb the funds effectively."
In response to federal immigration actions in the Twin Cities, local news organizations received $750,000 in funding from Press Forward Minnesota. This philanthropic coalition mobilized quickly to support local journalism, highlighting the importance of timely funding in addressing urgent community issues. The initiative involved setting up a rapid response fund, which required infrastructure to manage the influx of donations. The Minnesota Council on Foundations was chosen to oversee the fund, showcasing effective collaboration among grantmakers to support local news.
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