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You’re receiving this as one of our NewsMatch contacts for your organization. If you would like new staff members to be added to this list, please reply to this email.
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Hi everyone,
The next webinar for first time participants starts in a few hours at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET! Today's session is a crash course in fundraising. We'll talk about how to ask your readers for donations and how to secure local matches. See you there!
– Christina and Jason
P.S. Help us get the Q&A started by submitting your questions in advance to hello@newsmatch.org.
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New resources added to NewsMatch HQ!
Last week we sent a link out to the NewsMatch microsite. This is a place where NewsMatch participants can go to get updates, browse resources or seek help. Have you checked it out yet?
We're building it out by adding more content every week.
Recently added:
Be sure to check out:
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Next week's webinar: Rules and Reporting
Next week's session is about how to prepare your reports for post-NewsMatch reporting. We know what you're thinking and all we'll say is, be diligent now so you're not scrambling for data right before the deadline. This session will feature Sheryl Saturnino from The Miami Foundation (a.k.a. the woman who will be sending you your checks!).
This session will take place next Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET and will be recorded if you can't watch live.
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Building out your NewsMatch.org profile
NewsMatch.org is the central website where the public can look up participating newsrooms and make donations to multiple organizations at once. If you had a page last year, you can log in anytime to update your page. If this is your first NewsMatch, you'll need to create a new profile for your organization.
Instructions for both new and returning organizations can be found in the Campaign HQ.
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Need Help?
Send your questions to hello@newsmatch.org!
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In the meantime, here are some of the common FAQs we receive:
How much will be matched?
NewsMatch will match up to $1,000 per donor. The maximum amount each organization can receive will be announced by the end of September.
What is the eligible donation time period for the match?
Donations received from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 are eligible for the match. Unfulfilled pledges and donations dated after Dec. 31 are not eligible.
What donations count?
NewsMatch will match any donation from an individual (up to $1,000) to a participating organization.
Do donations made by individuals through a business, foundation or donor advised fund count?
Yes, if they can reasonably be seen as coming from individuals supporting your work.
Read more FAQs at NewsMatch.org
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INN Labs NewsMatch Support
The team at INN Labs is available now through the end of 2019 to help NewsMatch participants improve their website donation flows, add important messaging and media to their sites, and learn how to use existing tools to optimize their end-of-year campaigns.
NewsMatch participants who are interested in free technical help from INN Labs can sign up here for a 1:1 meeting.
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