Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. In essence, the art of attraction is incomplete without the science of retention. Be social Social media is a powerful tool for recruitment.

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Forum One

JULY 29, 2021

The art of naming comes with many challenges, but it can also be lots of fun deciding on a name that is timeless and represents the brand vision of your organization. The post The Art of Naming appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact. We have three tips to focus on when thinking about a new name.

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CauseVox

MAY 1, 2023

However, there is a bit of an art to inputting effective prompts so ChatGPT can give you the results you want. When it comes to nonprofits, ChatGPT can do this by helping with things like copywriting, research, data analysis , and more.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 9, 2021

College friends, grandparents, colleagues, even the kids you used to babysit can all be found using social media in our current day and age. According to Pew Research Center, 72% of the American public uses some type of social media. Art Fund “See Everything”. METTWINNING. Playing dress up isn’t just for kids anymore.

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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. Ford Foundation.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We’re even beginning to see an emergence of AI in marketing and art. . What does AI art mean for designers? I asked Rob Shaw, Art Director at Media Cause , for his thoughts on the implications of text-to-image technology: . Who owns the AI art that is created? “I can absolutely see the potential. Rights Issues.

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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. Guest Post by Mary Trudel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2012

James Nickerson, who has worked with the SFGMC and was a participant in a peer group learning exchange that I designed and facilitated for two years had the opportunity to share some lessons learned about social media with peer chorus organizations. Here’s his reflection. The critical path quickly became clear.

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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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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2011

I had a chance to spend time with Petri at SXSW this year where we talked about how Make-a-Wish Foundation of American is using social media as part of their digital strategy. His perspective storytelling and letting the Make-a-Wish brand roam free in the social space was impressive.

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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. As readers of this blog well know, digital and social media can be difficult to keep up with.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 1, 2010

March’s theme is Modern and Contemporary Art. Below are 5 museums throughout the world that are creatively utilizing social media: Twitter: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Lima. Facebook: Moscow Museum of Modern Art. MySpace: Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. Flickr: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Participants will learn how to create a social media strategy, how to craft a content marketing plan, and current best practices for using social media for community engagement and fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

6: Reclaim Social — #ReclaimSocial. 20: World Day of Social Justice — #SocialJusticeDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. Fueled by a strong passion for the Internet, Heather spends her days (and some nights) helping nonprofits, charities, and NGOs worldwide utilize the internet as a tool for social good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. The questions I got: How do know that our social media strategy can help sell tickets? customer service , .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

By shopping at any of the 64 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their spending power this holiday season into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good. 4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. billion in 2021. 5) Audubon Society :: audubon.org/marketplace.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 26, 2022

Writing a call to action (CTA) that hits the spot every time is part art, and part science. CTAs need to be short, sweet, and to the point. Here are five examples of winning CTAs that you can draw inspiration from.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 6, 2020

I had a total fan-girl moment meeting Colleen when she delivered the Arts & Cultural track’s keynote at bbcon 2019 in Nashville last October. These are just a few of the countless women in the arts and cultural space who we we’re grateful to work with. Robert Gilmor , Jr.”

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

When people hear the word “social sustainability,” they’re likely to think of coordinated efforts to protect the environment. This, often unspoken, acceptance is referred to as an organization’s social license to operate (SLO). This is where the art and science of effective storytelling comes in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2013

I’m teaching a master class today in San Francisco for arts organizations for Theatre Bay Area. The master class is part of a, NEA-funded experiment being conducted by arts service organizations like Theatre Bay Area all across the country. Trainers from arts service organizations will train their members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. 20: World Day of Social Justice — #SocialJusticeDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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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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TechImpact

JANUARY 12, 2015

Using social media to maximize your NGO’s online fundraising and cause awareness is an art form that needs to be carefully […]. The post 3 Fresh Social Ideas For Small NGOs appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. The questions I got: How do know that our social media strategy can help sell tickets? customer service , .

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As a follow-up to Five Online Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries , below are five social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs in developing countries. When titling your essay, think like a journalist and craft titles that are more likely to receive interaction and engagement on social media.

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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. 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Two or three years ago, I received an email from Chris Brogan asking if I would give some advice to a recent college graduate named Avi Kaplan who was interested in a career of using social media for nonprofits. You don’t have to be on the blog tour to write a blog post on “The Art of Beginning… Again”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s commendable, but after four years of recession and the likelihood that you generously added social media to your already packed job description without compensation, it’s not sustainable and being overworked and underpaid will only lead to burnout and resentment. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. There is an overwhelming amount of information about COVID-19 on social media , and not all of it is factual. Our friends at Cuseum published some ways in which arts and cultural organizations are doing this. .

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CauseVox

MAY 17, 2024

Master the art of storytelling across various channels to create compelling narratives that engage and convert. In this 30 minute session you’ll learn: Strategic Storytelling: Learn how to strategically weave compelling narratives into every facet of your multi-channel fundraising campaign, from emails to social media, and beyond.

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NetWits

JULY 10, 2012

Top 5 Social Media Tactics Every School Should Implement. First off, your school should have a blog that’s the center of your social media strategy. Remember, great content is the key to successful social media. With seesmic you’ll be able to manage all your social media activity in one place for free.

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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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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.” Section 2: Social Awareness: Reading and Adaption to Various Situations and People.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. She was also interviewed on the City Arts and Lectures podcast recently and well worth a listen. Here’s this month’s roundup. … Read More

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. 20: World Day of Social Justice — #SocialJusticeDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 17: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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