Applications are now open for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program 2023
Charity Village
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Calgary Arts Development announced that applications are now open for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program 2023.
Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits
Bloomerang
JUNE 3, 2024
Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. An ED must also advocate for the significance and transformative power of arts and culture in community life.
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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture
Bloomerang
APRIL 7, 2022
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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Client Spotlight: Orange County School of the Arts
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Who they are The award-winning Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts. OCSA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture
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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Finding Data Management Solutions for Arts and Culture Organizations
Everyaction
JULY 5, 2018
Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Database and CRM systems for arts and cultural organizations should offer the capability for several key tasks: 1.
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Building Immersive, Innovative Digital Experiences for Arts and Culture
Forum One
MARCH 25, 2021
Arts organizations serve as a vital heartbeat for local communities, infusing creativity, transforming spaces, and bringing together diverse audiences. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Elevating a world-class cultural landmark. The Frist Art Museum: Inspiring cultural curiosity in Nashville.
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Cool App Roundup: Arts Organization Edition
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 12, 2011
project will focus on apps for arts organizations, with a practical. We'll share some interesting apps developed for arts. organizations, but also some insights into the development process and lessons that these organizations learned. Discovering Public Art with Public Art Omaha.
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Resources to Guide Arts and Cultural Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Connection Cafe
MARCH 16, 2020
As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. Take this opportunity to be a source of truth and point your community to the guidance provided by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). .
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4 Clever Ways to Recruit and Retain More Members at Arts & Cultural Organizations
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
These aren’t just jokes for people who like art — they’re real membership categories at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston. Al though I live a thousand miles away, I almost bought a membership just to support their art puns. . Special Member Access . Want to try a partnership yourself?
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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations
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. The panic is over!
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Social Media and the Arts: How Strong Is Your Social Net?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 6, 2013
Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. keep spending level.
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Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events
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 events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs.
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Guest Post by Perli Ni: ow Social Media Can Help Nonprofit Arts Organizations Reconnect With Supporters
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 30, 2010
Source: National Arts Index It's at times like these -- in the midst of an extended recession and the wake of the tragedy in Haiti -- that the role of funding arts in society may be called into question. After all, funding for the arts (theater, dance, music, museums etc.) Many may be asking, therefore, “Why fund the arts?”
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Can A Public Nonprofit Dashboard Be Your Organization's Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Photo Source: Indianapolis Museum of Art Blog. An organization's dashboard is an internal report and the data not shared publicly (although NTEN shared its Dashboard spreadsheet template recently). . What if the default was to share your organization's dashboard openly with everyone? What motivated the dashboard project?
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The Public Argument About Arts Support as Seen through the Lens of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 29, 2012
Earlier this month, the Detroit Institute of Arts was "saved" by a voter-approved property tax (called a "millage") in its three surrounding counties. I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts.
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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Arts, cultural preservation, and humanities – 6%. Research and public policy – 1%. Public media and communications – 0%. Animals and wildlife – 11%. Children and youth – 10%. Faith and spirituality – 8%. Human and social services – 8%. Environment and conservation – 7%.
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Learning in Public Challenges and Actions
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 14, 2012
Learning in Public Challenges and Actions – guest post by Annie Hernandez. I went to the Learning in Public session expecting to hear that the process the Packard Foundation used to evaluate their capacity building work was wildly successful. She shared some examples of how organizations are being transparent.
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Instead of Selling Objects, Build Public Trust
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 8, 2018
It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Here's what happened.
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Learning In Public On Wikis
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 27, 2011
Wikis can be terrific platforms for supporting professional learning in real time, but it requires a comfort level with “ learning in public.&# Learning in private is what most of us did in school. Social media has unleashed a fabulous opportunity for professional learning about practice in public. How do you do this?
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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage
DipJar
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Amy has spent more than 25 years in philanthropy, supporting organizations like her most recent position as associate executive director at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. They are literally all over the map.
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Arts 2.0: Examples of Arts Organizations Social Media Strategies
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. The Museum solicited photographs from artists via an open call on their website, Facebook group, Flickr groups, and outreach to Brooklyn-based arts organizations.
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It's National 211 Day!
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent. And their analytics?
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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian
Blue Fox
OCTOBER 1, 2022
If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. This organization has compiled a variety of opportunities through its Volunteer Connect platform. . If you are looking for ways to aid recovery efforts, below are some resources we’ve compiled.
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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources
Bloomerang
MAY 6, 2022
Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . The Victor C.
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Anthem Awards Winners Announced
Forum One
JANUARY 30, 2024
Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards recognize and celebrate the impactful endeavors of individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. Cheers to your remarkable achievements! This innovative project offers comprehensive data on 36 metrics for all 435 U.S.
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Forum One Honored With 11 Vega Awards
Forum One
MAY 28, 2024
Organized by the International Awards Association (IAA) , the awards recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of the best digital and creative professionals worldwide. We’re proud to share that Forum One was recently honored as a 2024 Vega Awards winner of 11 awards in five different categories!
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#BBCON 2016| What’s in It for Arts & Cultural Organizations
Connection Cafe
JULY 28, 2016
Knowing that those three days are so jam-packed with content, I often get asked what bbcon offers for arts administrators, and the answer is…a lot! So I went ahead and picked out some of the top sessions for Arts & Cultural organization to make planning your conference journey just a little bit easier.
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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Nonprofit action In the face of these troubling trends, nonprofit organizations are pivotal in the Press Forward funders views of what’s needed. Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively.
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Salesforce.org Partners with The Atlantic on the Inheritance Project
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Thousands of nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and philanthropies trust us to show up with them whenever there’s opportunity to create long-lasting change in the world through the power of technology. Our purpose at Salesforce.org is to be the platform that powers your purpose.
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How the Currier Museum of Art Prepared for Its Reopening
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Our focus was to maintain a connection with the public and our members. We sent weekly Membership Monday emails; created a new space online and on social media with story time, art activities, curatorial walk throughs; provided holiday meals for purchase from our café each month; and hosted Zoom talks with artists from our collection.
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How to Utilize NFTs for Fundraising
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
How did a concept, little known to the general public just a year ago, become a major disruptor in the world of fundraising as we know it? A new form of art is gaining traction in the cryptocurrency space. In October 2021, the highest donation of cryptocurrency was made for $3.5
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Bursting at the seams: Candid’s largest nonprofit compensation report yet
Candid
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Drawn exclusively from data reported on IRS Forms 990 and 990-EZ, our annual report provides in-depth information and insights on executive compensation from over 123,000 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2021. However, organizations in the highest budget band (>$50M), saw a decrease of -0.9%.
An Uncommon Year for Giving: GivingUSA Data [WEBINAR]
Top Nonprofits
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
She has served as the vice president and creative director of a national fundraising firm and chief development officer in arts and higher education. Benefactor Group is currently working with arts, culture, and educational institutions; human service organizations; the faith community; and others working to improve the quality of life.
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Breaking down the CARES Act: How the New Stimulus Bill Could Provide Relief for Social Good Organizations
Connection Cafe
MARCH 28, 2020
This package assists social good organizations as employers and mission-driven organizations. Donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible for this deduction. Organizations can apply for up to $10M or 2.5X Eligibility is based solely on the organization’s credit score. .
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Forum One Wins 12 Davey Awards!
Forum One
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The Davey Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts , a top-tier body of select professionals from the “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Gold – Arts for Websites. Silver – Features, Art Direction for Digital Content. The Vilcek Foundation.
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2020 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. 19: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay.
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What Is the Future of Virtual Membership?
sgEngage
OCTOBER 27, 2021
How many cultural organizations were actively prioritizing digital benefits and digital access in membership? As 2020 progressed, we saw a growing emphasis on digital evolution in membership across museums, gardens, zoos, and aquariums – cultural organizations of every shape and size. Think back to 2019 and early 2020.
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Amazing AI Images for Impact: AI Generators for Nonprofits
Whole Whale
AUGUST 16, 2022
Small organizations are about to get a huge leg up on their ability to create stunning visuals at a price that will be within reach. Public link: [link]. Using pop art styles gives the ability to avoid the pitfalls of photorealism and instead focus on the action. Public image: [link]. Public image: [link].
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Examples of Abundance in the Arts: Ask A Conductor on Twitter
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. How did you get 340 museums to participate? All in one day.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 15, 2012
The Getty Museum seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest quality. Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums.
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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Build A Nonprofit Mailing List
Bloomerang
MAY 24, 2024
Even though overall donors and donations declined over the last year, during the pandemic the organizations who fared the best were those with fiercely loyal individual donors. research, data, specialists, historical perspective, stories, art, etc.), Collaborating on an event with a local organization? Of course, you’re correct.
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Key takeaways from Candid’s 2021 Nonprofit Compensation Report
Candid
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. Median compensation for CEOs increased only at small organizations with budgets $250K and under and at large organizations with budgets of $50M and greater. .
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Bright Idea: Unique Nonprofit Sponsorship Tips to Sell Out Your Next Fundraising Event!
Qgiv
MARCH 1, 2023
Who they are: California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) is a public charter school that provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment offering bright and talented students a rigorous college-preparatory education and pre-professional arts conservatory training.
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