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. Ford Foundation.

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The Sponsorship Collective

APRIL 3, 2024

Through my career in the sponsorship industry, one thing I realized many years ago is that attracting the right festival sponsors is an art in itself, whether that be film, music, food, or arts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Live auctions are exciting, fast-paced nonprofit events that can bring in a lot of revenue. The best live auction items are relevant to your unique event audience’s interests, hard to come by for the average person, and reasonably priced. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet.

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Kindful

JANUARY 5, 2022

These three nonprofit types are: Performing Arts Companies, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events, and Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions. Performing Arts Companies . At the top is Performing Arts Companies. Music Worcester. Cecilia Music Center. ??.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Silent auctions have proven to be powerful tools for raising vital funds and rallying your supporters, but these fundraising events aren’t just about generating revenue. These events offer key benefits to both nonprofits and attendees. They also offer an opportunity for guests to network with like minded people.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

A hybrid fundraising event can go a long way to ensure your nonprofit’s financial stability now and in the future. Read on for hybrid event ideas your youth organization can use to grow your fundraising. What is a hybrid event? A hybrid fundraising event is a format that combines the best of in-person and virtual events.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Museums are magical places, where history, culture, art, and science seem to come to life. For a major dose of inspiration, take a look at what a number of our cultural institution and museum clients are doing to push the needle on digital experiences and spark engagement in the arts & culture sector.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2021

Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Today’s Q&A is with H. We will continue to speak to those audiences.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we do every year after the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we reviewed evaluations, debriefed the entire conference as a team, and brought ideas to our various committees to help us plan an even better event the next time. This year, we are excited to have expanded Community Conversations, live art, and music events at the NTC.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Adding a raffle to your fundraising events is a great way to raise a little extra money for your organization and get your supporters excited about attending your events. While you can hold a raffle as a standalone fundraiser, it’s a great add-on to any fundraising event from auctions to standard events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Marc van Bree and I were chatting about some of the collaborative arts marketing strategies that some arts organizations have experimented with on Twitter. Since there have been a few examples, I asked Marc if would write a post looking at some of these. What were some of the outcomes of the #askacurator event?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides grants related to nutrition and culinary education, life skills development, childhood hunger, and arts education. Areas served: US.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 8, 2022

Although there were plans to return NTC to an in-person event following the very first virtual NTC in 2021, the decision was made to return again to the virtual realm to ensure public safety. The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN) will be holding its annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) on March 23-25, 2022.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. No one is suggesting we set all of our brand and organizational stories to music.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2012

Note from Beth: I missed out on the Olympics in London this year while I was traveling in Cambodia. While the world acclaimed sports event was taking place in London, the Gay Chorus Olympics was taking place in Denver. Gold Medaling in Social Media and Arts Organizations, guest post by James Nickerson. Our group also discussed.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

But if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to join us for the nonprofit event of the year on April 21, we put together a list of the top seven reasons why you should absolutely, definitely be there. Mary Nemerov, Chief Philanthropy Officer, California Academy of Arts and Sciences. headlining our first-ever Nonprofit Summit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

American Jazz Museum Gold – Cultural Institutions Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room, and Gem Theater.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Next level thank-you calls After any fundraising event , have board members make thank-you calls. This could be through social media shout outs, featured donor spotlights, or even personalized acknowledgment at events. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Around 2,200 local newspapers have closed since 2005, resulting in 20 percent of Americans living in “news deserts” with little to no reliable coverage of important local events. Hope FM is a local media ministry that encourages families through today’s worship, contemporary music, and relevant programs. What’s the problem?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Parker, a Seneca Indian who worked as the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. National Native American Heritage Month was created with the intention to provide a platform for American Indians to share and honor their culture, traditions, music, art, dance, beliefs, and ways of life.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Consider exploring partnerships with corporations that employ large numbers of young people, offering exclusive volunteer, event and networking opportunities in return to employees who make a gift. Santeler is experienced in working with arts and education nonprofits professionally. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Ms.

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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 Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Organize and Participate in Cultural Events Multicultural Cooking Class : Organize a cooking class where immigrants teach participants how to make traditional dishes from their home countries. This can be an in-person or virtual event. Think art exhibitions, music and dance performances, film screenings, and food festivals.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

American Jazz Museum Best Arts Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room and Gem Theater.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As a kid, I was saturated by symphony performances and choral music. Maybe think about activities you could support that would offer parents a place for their kids to go and learn, like a movie series, art classes, or a small-scale concert. My inclination toward the arts and cultural world was naturally occurring.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. More data and reporting, which is important to determine event success and makes following up with supporters much easier.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

" As I mentioned in my previous post , my background is in live music. Most people are surprised when I tell them that I often felt like I wasn’t in the music business; I was in the bar business. People really LOVE this option – especially to sold out events. Offer something before events. More advice?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The training event, which will be live streamed starting at 9:00 am , will feature fundraising and social media gurus Katya Andresen, Danielle Brigida, Tracy Equality Viselli, Jocelyn Harmon and more. and one of the most highly anticipated cultural events in the nation.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

to participate in an event. Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. Annual Fund Fundraising Arts & Cultural museum' Recognize the impact.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits. So, where do you find the right auction items for your event? The first step to curating the best silent auction items for your event is to create an initial list of things you know your bidders will love. Paintings and art.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Virtual event fundraising. Host a virtual wine and cheese tasting for your donors as a fundraising event. Online networking event. Student art show.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

This is an amazing April Fool’s idea from the Frederic Remington Art Museum : Their annual April Fool’s Day Ball invites users to contribute at normal event-pricing tiers (attendance, attendance + pre-party, attendance + after-party), but then not show up. “On Art Show and Silent Auction. Paint Night or Craft-acular. Pet Parade.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. I've covered arts organizations and social media here and there over the past three years and last winter co-wrote a cover story article with Rebecca Krause-Hardie for ArtsReach.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. Sketchnotes by Mike Rhode. NTEN Meetup in the Beacon Lounge.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

Let’s dive into the event ideas, how to’s, and fundraising strategies so that you can get started on your own autumn extravaganza! Depending on your organization, the cake walk may not be the winning experience, however, it is crucial to define what and who the event is for, and how you will engage people to attend.

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