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Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser

The Modern Nonprofit

This means that through most of the year, the fundraising beat sounds more like a faint pulse. June = African-American Music Appreciation Month, Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, LGBT Pride Month, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, PTSD Awareness Month. But you know that your need for funds is year-round.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. Tickets to a musical or play It can be tricky to get tickets when popular musicals like Les Misérables or Hamilton come to town.

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Michelle’s RiseUP Fellowship Experience: RiseUP Fellow to Full Time Employee

Media Cause

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. If you’re reading this, you’re likely either: A—Hoping to be chosen for this incredible program.

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TechSoup's DigiToolbox for Digital Story-Making: Animoto

Tech Soup

If that sounds like you, Animoto may be the way to go as this tool is made to be easy straight out of the box. Animoto is free to users creating 30-second videos, but also does come in the Plus and Pro account options which give the user slightly more options and flexibility in terms of templates and music. Step 2 - Create Video.

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3 Easy Ways to Sell More Tickets

Tech Soup

I actually came from a very for profit industry; I managed a live music venue. I know that sounds basic, but people buy everything online now. Buy One, Get One — Free Ticket to Movies on the Green with Purchase of General Admission. This guest post was authored by Kristen Gastaldo and originally appeared on npENGAGE.com.

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5 Podcasts That Keep Me Company

Have Fun - Do Good

Holocaust Memorial Museum I realize that listening to interviews about genocide and human rights isn't everyone's idea of background sound while making dinner, but because I'm interested in these issues, I appreciate having a place where I can find the niche news I'm looking for. podcast nonprofit human rights spiritual UNICEF

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How To Be The Best At What You Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Navy Seals, Green Berets, and firefighters have to use this same principle. That sounds outrageous, right? He includes those distractions and makes them part of his game. That is what we call ultra-presence or doing a dance with everything around you. By the way, this isn’t limited to great athletes. But it’s true.

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