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Kqed
6 hours ago
California

California Forever Hands Out $500K to Solano Nonprofits Ahead of November Election | KQED

California Forever provided $500,000 in grants to 45 nonprofits in Solano County, with future funds tied to a ballot initiative for a new city. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Public health

Mother Cabrini Awards $172M in Grants to Advance Health Equity

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awarded 514 grants totaling $172 million to support nonprofits addressing community health needs and disparities.
The foundation refined its grantmaking strategy to focus on five core program areas: access to healthcare, basic needs, healthcare workforce, mental and behavioral health, and a general fund. [ more ]
www.bkreader.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Org Awards $500,000 to Borough's Trailblazing Nonprofits

Brooklyn Org is investing $500,000 in five nonprofits advancing racial justice in the borough through its 2024 Spark Prize.
Each organization will receive a $100,000 'no strings attached' grant and be honored at the Spark Breakfast on March 5. [ more ]
BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Two Brooklyn Nonprofits Receive $250K to Address Wealth Divide

Two Brooklyn-based nonprofits, The Laundromat Project and COOP Careers, have been awarded $250,000 grants from MetLife Foundation's Accelerating Commitment to Equity Innovation Fund.
The Laundromat Project will use the grant to promote cultural preservation and generational wealth building, while COOP Careers will create a social capital building program at Brooklyn College. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Jazz in a fire museum? Opera in a grain warehouse? San Jose groups get creative with offbeat event venues

Nonprofits and arts groups in Silicon Valley are increasingly using unique and unconventional venues for fundraisers and events. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google.org launches $20M generative AI accelerator program | TechCrunch

Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI program launched with $20 million in grants for nonprofits.
Generative AI can help nonprofits be more productive and effective in serving communities with reduced time and cost. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Social justice

Wealthy L.A. philanthropists loosen grip on donations, shifting money toward social justice

The Youth Justice Coalition in Los Angeles has had success in turning around the lives of young people involved in gangs through no-strings-attached grants.
L.A. County nonprofits received significantly more grants in 2021 compared to 2017, indicating a trend of increased funding with fewer restrictions. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 months ago
Public health

Tax records reveal the lucrative world of covid misinformation

Nonprofits gained over $118 million by spreading medical misinformation
Influence deepened in statehouses, courtrooms, and communities [ more ]
Stanford HAI
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Bridging the Opportunity Gap in Social Sector AI

Nonprofits see potential in mission-driven AI tools
New survey suggests future opportunities [ more ]
Forbes
3 months ago
Media industry

Council Post: 13 Effective Tips To Generate Free And Positive Press For Your Nonprofit

Stay informed about industry events and build relationships with reporters
Engage with local media and invite them to visit your organization [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Generous readers surpass Share the Spirit's goal for giving to nonprofits

Generous Share the Spirit readers have contributed $529,294 to the annual campaign so far, exceeding the $500,000 goal.
About 28,000 individuals and families will benefit from the grants, and donations came from approximately 1,200 readers. [ more ]
Forbes
4 months ago
Marketing

Council Post: Nonprofit Trends That Will Dominate 2024

Collaboration between nonprofits will be key in addressing pressing issues and creating necessary infrastructure in the nonprofit sector.
Community-based organizations will have a growing role in advocacy and representing community interests in a tense political environment. [ more ]
RAIN News
5 months ago
Music

Brief application period for new Low Power FM (LPFM) Stations - RAIN News

The FCC has announced an open application period for new Low Power FM (LPFM) Radio Stations, starting on November 1.
LPFM stations are effective community outreach vehicles for nonprofits, schools, churches, and community centers. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
Mission District

Former Monster in the Mission,' Now to be 100% Affordable Housing, Awarded to Two Local Nonprofits

Former luxury condo development at 16th and Mission streets will now be 100% affordable housing
The project has been awarded to affordable housing nonprofits Mission Housing and MEDA [ more ]
Austin Monitor
6 months ago
Austin

At the county, mentoring and advocacy service comes back to life - Austin Monitor

Two local nonprofits have reunited to create a program supporting Black and Latina girls.
The organizations received unanimous support from commissioners for their proposed program.
The program still needs to be rechecked for eligibility for federal funding. [ more ]
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