Bridget Thoreson

A recent study by the OECD - OCDE revealed that just 8% of official development assistance (ODA) for the media and information ecosystem directly supports media organizations within recipient states. Moreover, funding levels have remained flat since 2008, in spite of increasing challenges to media integrity and democracy.   Nicholas Benequista, Ph.D. and Laure-Hélène Piron explain the necessity of increasing funding for local organizations and bolstering a media ecosystem by and for local actors. More from the Center for Sustainable Media, Peter Erdelyi, María Paula Ángel Benavides, and Ioana Epure. Read: https://lnkd.in/eWE5MEYS

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🤔 Are you part of a funder who would like to publish their grants data in the 360Giving Data Standard, but aren’t sure how? Our Complete Guide to Publishing covers everything you need to know about the publishing process and each of its three key stages: 1️⃣ Planning 2️⃣ Preparing 3️⃣ Publishing To get started and join the more than 280 organisations who are part of the #OpenGrants movement, check out our handy blog below on all the basics: https://lnkd.in/eddR_xRN #OpenData #Philanthropy #Funders #Grantmaking

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🤔 Are you part of a funder who would like to publish their grants data in the 360Giving Data Standard, but aren’t sure how? Our Complete Guide to Publishing covers everything you need to know about the publishing process and each of its three key stages: 1️⃣ Planning 2️⃣ Preparing 3️⃣ Publishing To get started and join the more than 280 organisations who are part of the #OpenGrants movement, check out our handy blog below on all the basics. https://lnkd.in/ewDFsXy2 #OpenData #Philanthropy #Funders #Grantmaking

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🗳️ Covering the 2024 Election? Don’t Forget Voter Registration Deadlines 📅 • Voter registration deadlines can make or break turnout—are you covering them effectively? • Learn how to keep your audience informed and avoid common reporting pitfalls. • Access tips for navigating state-specific registration rules and deadlines. 🔗 Read more:

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For those focused on advocacy, the work begins anew as the election dust settles. This timely piece from Plural offers insights on keeping your messaging relevant and engaging donors effectively to sustain your mission's impact - whether you’re pushing forward or protecting essential progress. Full article here: https://heyor.ca/5OaNca #NonprofitAdvocacy #Election2024 #FundraisingStrategy #MissionDriven #PostElectionImpact #OBrienGarrett

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This episode explores the complexities of self-identification, the role of Native journalism, and the potential impact of the Trump administration's policies on tribal sovereignty. Don't miss it! 👀 #NativeVoices https://lnkd.in/ecRCXDph

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This episode explores the complexities of self-identification, the role of Native journalism, and the potential impact of the Trump administration's policies on tribal sovereignty. Don't miss it! 👀 #NativeVoices https://lnkd.in/ecRCXDph

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Studies show that strong local journalism can be good for democracy. It can:  1. Encourage higher voter turnout 2. Counter polarizing narratives  3. Expose corruption 4. Lead to people feeling a strong sense of community. So how do we as funders help make sure every community has a healthy information ecosystem? We explored this question in collaboration with Impact Architects and shared our findings in a recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/gcYF2A2Q

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Keeping voters informed about the candidates, policy proposals and how to cast their vote is crucial to prevent the spread of #disinformation. Here are some best practices to follow: https://buff.ly/47gLQBg #IJNeternal

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Keeping voters informed about the candidates, policy proposals and how to cast their vote is crucial to prevent the spread of #disinformation. Here are some best practices to follow: https://buff.ly/47gLQBg

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You may have heard of a style guide (like Chicago or AP style), but do you know what a style sheet is? Read my latest blog article for information on this critical component of editing. https://lnkd.in/gpfRUZ6E

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How do you minimize burnout for journalists? How can you make decision-making more inclusive in your newsroom? Can you even make salaries equitable? Can you rethink how news organizations operates? I have answers! Come along tomorrow, December 10 at 12pm CST, to the launch of The Appeal's Care & Collaboration Toolkit with RJI to hear our advice and see our resources and templates to answer these and many more questions. bit.ly/appealrji

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Leveraging data can make a huge difference in grants processes for smaller organizations. A data-driven approach not only streamlines your operations but also boosts decision-making, leading to better outcomes for your community and easier access to future grants. Discover how you can use data to build better grants processes: https://lnkd.in/gp3frBsc #GrantManagement #PublicSector #Nonprofit #LocalGovernment

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