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Five Tips for Nonprofits to Avoid Virtual Fatigue

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Social anxiety for some because we are opening up our homes, our personal spaces, in professional contexts (although this can be mitigated with the use of background images or being off camera) ( Axios ). Adding some music makes it more fun. Here’s a list of dance music. Simulate the Office Water Cooler or Open Door Policy.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

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Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants. Alternatively, you could forsake a participant application process in favor of shifting power immediately. Creating an environment that allows them to deliberate with an open mind and heart. That tension is intentionally part of the power of the group.

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The Johnny Cash Project: A Participatory Music Video That Sings

Museum 2.0

When a participatory activity is designed without a goal in mind, you end up with a bunch of undervalued stuff and nowhere to put it. The project never gets "full" and is always open to new contributors. The result is a beautiful animated video that composites together alternative frames created by participants all over the world.

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12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Greater Giving

Add a background that represents the theme of the night and play background music that will get people moving or singing along. Themed breakout sessions that bring people with a common interest can be an avenue to great discussions and new friendships between like-minded donors. Speed networking for fun and donations.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. When hosting an in-person auction isn’t an option, a virtual silent auction is a perfect alternative to raise money for your organization. Virtual open mic night. Virtual silent auction.

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My Top 16 tools of 2008

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

They also span the range of proprietary, SaaS, and Open Source. Open Source Tools. Having been bogged down with my own open source CMS tool before 2005, then having taken a break from development, I missed out on the prime years of Drupal’s development. This is an awesome cross-platform mind mapping tool.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Get the city permits, and then make sure there’s a good open area for an after-party. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Outdoor Music Festival. Repeat repeat donors. Host a Prom for a Purpose.

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