Selfish Giving

JULY 22, 2020

It’s time to rethink your press releases as a beginning , not an end. Scott Westcott at Turn Two Communications has six great suggestions on what to do with a press release after it's published. Existing supporters, new supporters and the branding that keeps and attracts both. I especially like #5. 7 is truly a magic number!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

The first round of grants from Press Forward, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, will go to small newsrooms reeling from financial pressures.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 19, 2023

Prest Also, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation pledged $5 million for research and programs to reduce incidents of gun violence, and Google.org gave $1.1 million to create a marketplace where impact investors, companies, and philanthropists can purchase social-impact credits from nonprofit groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. Almost every communication medium out there has been impacted by the rise of social and mobile media, but not press releases. 3) Include a photo on your press release.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 1, 2019

July 9: Trend Alert: Host an Online Press Conference [Budget-Friendly Webinar] Learn how you can get more media attention with an online press conference. The post Hot Topics in July: Saving Money, Press Conferences, and Measuring Your Effectiveness appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.

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TakeTwo Services

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The title of this blog post should really read “Three Questions That Help You Prioritize Communications When You’re Pressed For Time, as in All The Time.” Asking this question helps you figure out alternatives to how you might communicate something when you’re pressed for time, IF you really do need to communicate it that day.

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Anedot

MAY 25, 2022

The post Press Release: Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership Announces New Executive Officer Tom L. We believe that with confident and prepared leaders, our nonprofits will be better equipped to create healthy, happy, and more equitable communities. Visit www.cvnl.org to discover more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 7, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. delivering accurate medical information.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 30, 2019

Registration is $129 or free with an All-Access Pass Learn More and Register June 27: Let’s Make Your Next Press Release Sizzle [Budget-Friendly Webinar] how to create a relevant press release that gets attention. We send our Weekly Tips and Updates email newsletter on Wednesdays which includes THE 5 Things You Need to Know.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 5, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Scott’s grants, announced in March, largely fall in line with her usual themes — equity and justice, education, health, and economic security and opportunity were the largest categories.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo The bulk of $60 million raised by the Entertainment Industry Foundation appears to have come from the Rock and Oprah. The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to thousands affected by the disaster.

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Associations Foundations 92

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Press Forward aims to repopulate and diversify newsrooms and advocate for policies like making subscriptions tax deductible. By Alex Daniels Press Forward aims to repopulate and diversify newsrooms and advocate for policies like making subscriptions tax deductible.

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Foundations 138

Getting Attention

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Saved me time and effort in spreading the word by providing this digital press kit with a press release, graphics, videos and cut-and-paste social posts (with trackable URLs). 10 Ways to Make Your Online Press Room Perform for Your Nonprofit. NOTE: You have all this stuff anyway, so use it to do more!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 30, 2020

May 19: Relevant Press Releases: How to Get Attention in a Crowded News Cycle with Antionette Kerr. Budget-Friendly Webinar] Learn how to create a relevant press release that gets attention from the media no matter what is happening in the world. Registration for this webinar is $99 or free with an All-Access Pass.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

Together we’ll inspire leaders across our mission-driven organizations, as we work to solve the world's most pressing challenges. For those unable to attend the AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference in person this year, the content is now available on-demand. Log-on, listen and share with others.

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Nonprofits 85

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

Here’s what’s happening at Nonprofit Marketing Guide in February: Online Training: February 7: What’s Missing from Your Online Newsroom (Hint, It’s Not a Press Release) Find out what goes into making a great online newsroom and become a media darling.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Adrian Kraus/AP GoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns have generated $30 billion since 2010, the fundraising platform announced Tuesday, as younger generations look beyond institutions to make their donations. The most common donation on GoFundMe is $50.

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TakeTwo Services

OCTOBER 26, 2019

The post 4 Questions To Help You Prioritize Fundraising Tasks When You’re Pressed For Time appeared first on TakeTwo Services. It also helps you focus on the prospects and opportunities that will do the most for your mission, your community, and your bottom line. That’s a win win win for everyone.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Altaffer/AP Harrison, a French bulldog, is seen in the surgery prep area at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. While most patients pay out of pocket, the Animal Medical Center offers multiple efforts to cover charity care, especially for rescue animals and working dogs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 21, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Carlos Osorio/AP photo The Fords are investing in a refurbishment of Michigan Central Station, above, along with their plans to raise $10 million to set up permanent endowments for ten nonprofits in the city.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At a press conference on February 5 announcing the march at the National Press Club, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the campaign, at the press conference. Lady Lawrence, who also spoke at the Massachusetts press conference, talked about her sister Doreen, who lost her home while battling cancer. “If

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2012

One of the key components of our success was the focus on press. Think of press is an accelerant. Let’s figure out how you can use press for your online fundraising. The Benefits of Press. There are three benefits of leveraging press. There are three benefits of leveraging press.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott’s announcement of this year’s giving was accompanied by just a three-sentence post rather than the essays she’s written in the past. This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Alex Daniels Sarah Jones for The Chronicle Proponents have pressed for a less top-down relationship with nonprofits, and new approaches are now widespread. But their effectiveness isn’t yet known.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

So don’t wait, log-on, listen and let others know – let’s spread the word and inspire each other as we work to solve the world's most pressing challenges. No problem, all 11 sessions are now available on-demand.

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Nonprofits 66

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.”

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While that is an incredible statistic, it leaves a pressing question: What makes your nonprofit stand out in the sea of millions? There are approximately 1.8 million charitable nonprofits in America that provide help and support in various ways.

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Nonprofits 109

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Pedraza Martinez Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Food banks can operate on a large scale that requires expensive equipment and skilled management. The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs. By Telesilla Kotsi and Alfonso J.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2015

Breaking news: press releases are a gold mine. You already know that your events make a difference in your community, but through press releases, that impact can be magnified. Press releases help your nonprofit reach a wider audience and showcase your mission and great work. Write to the Unknown. Tell Your Story.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 15, 2024

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MADISON, WISC. The issue is over whether the group has to pay the state’s unemployment tax.

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Associations 96

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 11, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak/AP George Soros, the billionaire investor, said in a statement that the appointment of Binaifer Nowrojee as president fulfills his global ambition for the organization.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Frank Franklin II/AP Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons of the Fearless Fund, which has awarded $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51 percent owned by Black women. Some are continuing their funding as before, but others are rewording their websites and applications.

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Associations 96

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 8, 2024

By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Kyusung Gong/AP The University of Michigan’s Wolverines, and Montlake Futures, which supports athletes at the University of Washington, are set to benefit regardless of who wins the national championship.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nancy Rothstein/AP Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together.

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Foundations Associations 106

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rick Bowmer/AP Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference. Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference.

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Associations Nonprofits 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 25, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Markus Schreiber/AP The Gates Foundation recently announced it would spend $8.6 Feeney, who died in October having given away $8 billion during his life, was an inspiration to Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett.

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Foundations Associations 97

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, the Associated Press (Francine D. Spang-Willis via AP) Emerson Collective fellow Francine Spang-Willis is leading a project to create a land stewardship plan for the Crazy Mountains near Bozeman, Mont. This year's fellows are all local leaders pursuing projects of their own creation.

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Associations 78