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The Youth Music Program Steps Up to the Podium for a Virtual Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Whether it’s rock, pop, or country, a band is trained to work harmoniously together to create a beautiful piece of music. In the case of the Youth Music Project of West Linn, Oregon, you improvise a new plan composed to fit the situation. Youth Music Project. Hosting a fundraiser is similar to leading a band.

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How to Responsibly Handle an Open Bar at Non-Profit Events

ASU Lodestar Center

Adult beverages are often part of the routine checklist when hosting non-profit events. If your organization is a large entity and you regularly host events that serve alcohol, it is likely that liquor liability is included with your non-profit's insurance. posted by Kylah Strohte Editor-In-Chief. Insurance and Liability.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For nonprofits that have online stores or receive a percentage of profits from ethical retailers, it could be a banner year for online sales. The profits from the BeadforLife Store go into training and community programs in Uganda and education in North America. Amnesty International Shop. promoting human rights.

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The Best Nonprofit Media Campaigns of 2018 (So Far)

NonProfit Hub

You probably haven’t heard this idea before—this year, AARP created categorized Spotify playlists to use the power of music to help people with depression, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other diseases. The music is meant to “ accelerate healing, boost learning, improve neurological disorders and increase social interaction.”

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. More involved in-person fundraisers or campaigns that require lots of resources can eat into your profit margins. Your school’s band, orchestra, and choir work hard to prepare music pieces every year.

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Principal for a Day

ASU Lodestar Center

Musical Instrument Museum. This pairing speaks directly to my passion for the arts – my day job is as manager for individual giving at the Musical Instrument Museum , and I serve on several music-related boards, as well as perform as a flutist and singer. Maureen Baker , Manager for Individual Giving.

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Has Apple become evil? No, but they are getting stupid.

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Jobs understands that DRM doesn’t work, and doesn’t help sell music. There are better sites for music and there are adequate players for 1/5th the price. What Apple did do correctly is allow users to submit their own podcast and homemade music on the itunes website. The iPod is a rip off. 2 DeathMonkey 10.10.07

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