sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. Make sure to opt into networking in your conference registration to have access to all the different networking opportunities. Blackbaud Product Update Briefings.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We’re even beginning to see an emergence of AI in marketing and art. . Each tackles a text prompt in a slightly different way. Different tools might tackle this prompt differently. What does AI art mean for designers? Who owns the AI art that is created? “I can absolutely see the potential.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

If we ask the same question ten times or use a vague call to action no different to the last, we risk sounding repetitive and unimaginative. When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging. Give a direction rather than a question.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A genuine social media shout out from a happy visitor is fantastic for marketing your arts and cultural institution; consider it like a testimonial but not as arduous to solicit. According to The Art Newspaper’s annual survey in 2021, visits to the world’s 100 most-visited museums plummeted by 77% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together thousands of arts & cultural professionals from zoos, museums, aquaria, performing arts organizations, gardens, and beyond for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 28, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Art of Silent Auction Bid Sheets Creating a Winning Silent Auction Bid Sheet Planning a successful silent auction involves several key elements, and one of the most critical is the bid sheet. A well-designed bid sheet can make a significant difference in your event’s fundraising efforts.

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Charity Village

MAY 20, 2021

The post The Art of Effective Digital Workplaces: A Communication Style Workshop appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Quick thank-you calls or mailed thank-you notes are still best practice and make a difference! The post Zen and the Art of the Nonprofit Donation Receipt appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Be an actual receipt. Also, remember that the receipt should not be the only “thank you” to your donors. Ready to start writing your receipt?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For example, you will generate quite a different set of responses if you ask for information on “education” rather than “STEM education.” Generating content : Suppose you’re writing a grant proposal for an arts organization and want to explain why the arts are essential for youth development. 2013)… …and so on.

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Charity Village

APRIL 26, 2024

It includes a variety of different roles (e.g., arts and culture, environment, education, health, religion, public policy, […] The post Breaking into the nonprofit sector appeared first on CharityVillage. Because the nonprofit sector wants you! The nonprofit sector in Canada is a very diverse and rewarding field.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

On a recent trip to Chicago, I checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. As I walked around delighting in the weirdness that is contemporary art, I realized how advantageous it can be to not have any permanent exhibits. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference. Every fundraising professional wants to maximize support for their organization’s cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Classic modern and cutting edge design products for adults and kids, including items produced exclusively for the Museum of Modern Art (New York).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2019

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary. Regularly engage with a subgroup that is profoundly different from the usual suspects you hang out with. Ask often, "What other options exist?" And, "What are we not seeing or saying?"

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Charity Village

JANUARY 4, 2024

Youth Central announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Youth of Distinction Awards, recognizing youth between the ages of 12-18 in several different categories: Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Environment, Innovate, Leadership, Peer Support, Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Volunteerism.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

As I think about arts & cultural institutions, I realize that my family is an ideal target for these organizations. What does our consumption of arts & cultural organizations look like? For performing arts, maybe something as simple as adding a reminder to my calendar on the day and time tickets go on sale.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Though we’re disappointed to not be exploring Seattle with all of our awesome Arts and Cultural friends, we are super excited for our first-ever virtual bbcon 2020 ! Arts and Cultural will have thousands of professionals represented from organizations ranging from zoos to museums, performing arts organizations to libraries, and beyond!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

To borrow from the song: “Art is a many splendored thing.” Art is also very subjective. Again borrowing: “One man’s trash is another man’s art.” So, what is the value of art? Recently, I attended a conference on arts education. Using different terms to mean the same thing confuses the story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play – guest post by Meghan Ventura. Its strategic partnership with Electronic Arts has enabled GlassLab to develop SimCityEDU, a game-based classroom tool that uses the beloved SimCity franchise to engage students in real-world challenges. You can register here.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference. You're not alone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary. Regularly engage with a subgroup that is profoundly different from the usual suspects you hang out with. Ask often, "What other options exist?" And, "What are we not seeing or saying?"

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more. The Art of Celebration: Showcasing AAPI Cultural Richness Incorporating cultural performances and art displays is a great way to bring the essence of AAPI heritage to life at your event.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Arts, culture, and performance are all personal passions for her. Of course, it starts there, with five different plays every season and an annual holiday show. They are literally all over the map. It even serves as a voting location!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

In a panel hosted by TechSoup, representatives from four arts organizations discussed how they are using social media in new and innovative ways to market the arts. Michael DeLong, senior manager of online community and social media at TechSoup and managing editor at Emerging Arts Professionals , moderated the discussion.

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 19, 2022

With 3 different heat levels and a run time of 1, 2 or 3 hours for each level, this makes for a great gift that’s useful year round! The Cricut Maker will let them take all kinds of different artist patterns or designs and have a computer cut them out on hundreds of different material types!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Classic modern and cutting edge design products for adults and kids, including items produced exclusively for the Museum of Modern Art (New York).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Note from Beth: I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion in October at the recent Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson where I learned about some of the preliminary study result he discovered. Arts organizations are not alone in this. The question. What we learned: a snapshot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I work with organizations primarily in four different areas: tackling technology distraction, managing information overload, achieving greater work-life balance in a digital world, and mindful leadership. For folks that are interested, I have a free Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World starter kit.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

Being able to emphatically and confidently tell your origin story will make a world of difference when talking to potential donors and volunteers. The answer, of course, is that they succeeded in telling a different version of a similar story. Yet, despite their similarities, they manage to tell wildly different stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you offer many different paths on your site, a good strategy is to let users pick their own way forward. Instead of making site visitors click around extra pages, they put the different ways to help front-and-center so people can choose. In the examples below, some websites chose to ask their visitors what they need.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 14, 2017

It comes down to determining the difference between necessity and want. Just because your nonprofit would like a state-of-the-art facility with all new technology and the works doesn’t mean it’s possible from the get-go. The post The Difference Between Being Fiscally Responsible and Pinching Pennies appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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