Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it may be time to either hang up your shingle or look around and see what other problems you might address. Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Are your supporters artistic? Do they love music? To make things fun, consider hosting fun social media challenges that your supporters can complete under your hashtag. So, how do you turn a virtual stranger into a long-time supporter of your nonprofit? Do many of your donors own pets?

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . This can provide a deeper connection between attendees and strengthen any business networking that is taking place at the same time. . Real-time Illustrations. Virtual Musicals. Guest Speakers.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . However, with the rise of COVID-19, festivals all over the world were put on hold, and the events industry, artists, and festival vendors were forced to find other ways of sharing their passions with the world. .

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 10, 2015

"Creativity is not just for artists. make music, sing, dance, write, paint, draw, take photos, mold clay) without focusing on the product, only the process. Clearly, I need to spend a little time each day being comfortable with the uncertainty, lack of linear thinking and chaos that being creative can bring.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

The fourth blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the delicious Meg Worden (I say delicious because I love her e-cookbook, Salad Alchemy). Doing good is fun. And incredibly fun. Also, I am a writer, storyteller, and part time editor of other people’s novels. There is always a lot of laughing.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The National Park Foundation offer their supporters a great way to show their love for the national parks – while supporting them at the same time. From books and DVDs to toys and party supplies, playtime has never been more educational and fun. 17) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Spring is a time that sees more people with a tidy sum of cash thanks to their tax returns, itching to go outside, and looking for things to do around key holidays like Easter, Passover, Nowruz, and Mother’s Day. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March). Families want to have fun too! Click To Tweet.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We also encounter people at music festivals so sometimes we will cater our designs to fit those music genres. That could include darker shirts that feel more in tune with heavy metal artists. A lot of nonprofits can’t hire a full-time designer to work on their team or they don’t have anyone on their team with that skill set.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it’s time to take a look at what your team is doing and how you’re faring based on the metrics that matter most to your nonprofit. In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. Think about your movement, not the current moment in time. .

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . However, with the rise of COVID-19, festivals all over the world were put on hold, and the events industry, artists, and festival vendors were forced to find other ways of sharing their passions with the world. .

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That’s because fall is a busy time of year for fundraising. Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Your artist just has to log in and lead class virtually.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Take advantage of one of those random holidays to foster some recurring donors: Email your one-time donors from the last year with an invitation to repeat their donation. Fundraise ahead of time for extra points or advantages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. Plaque or award.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this acclaimed music venue was founded in 1961 to protect, preserve, and perpetuate traditional New Orleans Jazz. The Spotted Cat Music Club.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a common question we hear time and time again. You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Plus it’s super fun. Need to sell tickets for your gala?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2018

To ring in the season, here are 10 fun, unique and affordable summer fundraisers that will make everyone excited to give back. For each event, make sure you take the time to budget, set fundraising goals, find volunteers and—perhaps most importantly—advertise! Grown-up lemonade stand. The sky’s the limit here! Outdoor concert.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Once all the set up for your raffle has been completed, it’s time to start selling tickets. When you’re selling your tickets, make sure your donors know what time your raffle drawing is being held. Once you’ve set your goals, it’s time to go out and find the prizes you’ll be giving away. Where do you get raffle items from?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2011

Pockets of time opened up. And my husband and I had so much fun. We went out and saw friends, went for a walk around the lake near our house, read books while listening to music, worked on creative projects we're often "too busy" to do, and went to sleep early. It was awesome. My head was clearer. I felt less stressed.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

You can, and should, have fun to help your nonprofit raise money. Flocking can be a fun way for the community to take part in your fundraising campaign, while allowing people to play practical jokes on one another. Feel free to choose a different artist that might help you raise funds. Flock away! Challenge Causes.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Do not only ask once and in one way; people might not be able to donate money but they might be to give their time. Make it fun and easy. People want to have a good time; they want to feel like they get something in return. Make your fundraising event unusual or fun. Hold a music related event.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

Since moving to Santa Fe, he has developed New Mexico Creates , an economic development initiative that creates market links for New Mexico artists and artisans. That can mean, for example, language; it can mean architecture; it can mean food; it can mean artisan work, or artistic work. We developed; for example, a juried show.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. They’re jocks, geeks, artists, musicians and cheerleaders…and we need their help. WEINGARTEN | Rolling Stone Music Critic| @1000TimesYes. I hate it…It’s not the music that’s the best, it’s the music that the most people can stand.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Maybe you could even send out dinner packages to all of your guests ahead of time so they get the full dining experience as well.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Silent: Silent auctions take the anxiety out of participating for some by allowing them to write their bids down on their own time. Virtual events are much easier to run as they create a complete digital footprint in real-time. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 10, 2011

And that's just the fun stuff. And despite the fact that I've enjoyed being at the museum for 12 hours plus for ten days in a row, I'm quickly realizing that if I want to really get some fun participatory projects going, I need some help. When we have events, it's fabulous, but other times it can feel a bit cavernous and dead.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Last Friday night, my museum hosted a fabulous (in my biased opinion) event called Race Through Time. We created Race Through Time in partnership with a local networking group called Santa Cruz Next , whose primary aim is to support and celebrate ways that young professionals can and are changing our community for the better.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause. Themed Costume Party A Themed Costume Party is an opportunity for supporters to dress up according to a chosen theme and enjoy a fun night out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

The Museum solicited photographs from artists via an open call on their website, Facebook group, Flickr groups, and outreach to Brooklyn-based arts organizations. All evaluations are private; all artists are unnamed. They are sensitive to the artists who are being judged. What Should Artists and Arts Organization???s

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 13, 2010

But many videos reinforced common stereotypes about science museums, full of bouncy evangelists in lab coats pressing the "science is fun!" It's great that you'll blog for the museum and have fun learning with kids. In general, I liked videos made by artists, but some got overly poetic. Music videos. Museum staffers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 22, 2005

According to a study by the journal, Political Psychology , students who were already "community-minded" were not affected by community service requirements at their school, but students who were more "self-interested" developed a, "willingnes to donate their time to charity as well as a greater political awareness."

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 20, 2007

Take 'em one at a time. CONSUME: Writers read, artists go to galleries, reporters watch the news. Online videos/vlogs Online videos or vlogs can searched for in the iTunes Music Store as well as on YouTube , blip.tv , DoGooderTV , QuantumShift.tv Here are four steps to ease you into using the social web for social change.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

MUSIC: Sleepy Eyed Thoughts by Bernardus. So for the common nonprofit, they’re going to generate buzz around key moments which is like the release of a report, a vote, a time-sensitive fundraiser or petition and other events that are share-worthy. Lots of times these are professionals, so they might have their own take on it.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 12, 2010

When I first started exploring the site, I assumed it was mostly a place for charismatic hipsters and a few star artists with enough social media savvy and clever video production capabilities to produce enticing pitches. Jim's is a fun game involving sock puppets. The thank you gifts are invitations for deeper involvement over time.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

During this time, we need to get creative in ways to reach and engage our donors, as well as raise income, when we can’t physically host an event. You’ll want people to sign up, potentially pay a registration fee, set an activity goal , and have a date and time where everyone runs at the same time on their own. Virtual Tours.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Invest in auction software that offers features like real-time bidding with a mobile and web-based interface. So, before you stuff your baskets full of fun items, don’t forget to add a few all-inclusive trips or weekend getaways into the mix. Source: Generally, all of humanity). Not every basket has to be a big-ticket item.

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