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Flow within Structure: Advice for a Young Artist

Have Fun - Do Good

This post was written as part of a gift from wishstudio founder, Mindy Tsonas, to a young artist friend, M. Mindy asked a group of artists and writers to write letters to M, which Mindy compiled into a book for her. Below is my contribution: Dear M, My main advice for you, as you begin your adult life as an artist (so exciting!),

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Interview: SXSW4Japan Raises over $120,000 #sxswcares

Amy Sample Ward

SXSWcares , co-branded as SXSW4Japan, was a campaign that rallied the SXSW community to raise awareness and harness support for disaster relief. That morning, I saw the jaw-dropping photos and videos from the Japan tsunami disaster. Hanson led a 12-hour telethon that featured over 40+ artists. What you will change the next time?

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A look back at Issue Lab’s top philanthropic resources in 2022

Candid

Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) As a follow up to their 2020 and 2021 studies, this report delves into data to explore philanthropic giving from the first two years of the pandemic.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

Additionally, Candid publishes regular reports on relevant sector issues , such as the Advancing Human Rights report , Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report , and Philanthropy and Covid-19 report. Grants to Individuals . Real-time response tools .

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Jungle of Trolls: Coping with Social Media Disasters, Controversies, and Blunders

ASU Lodestar Center

When an artist became angry about having her jewelry designs stolen by the company, she blogged about it. More often than not, deleting comments or simply ignoring them results in the community becoming distrustful and angry. A great example is the recent Urban Outfitters controversy. That story went viral on many social media outlets.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Give your artistic students the opportunity to show off their skills by hosting a virtual art show.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

MADRE works in communities that war or disaster have rendered difficult to fund and challenging to reach. Leeway Foundation’s grantmaking programs fund women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who engage in art and social change work. Areas served: Worldwide.

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