The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Many of the nonprofits that received an award had a strong pre-existing relationship. Yet for many other nonprofits the award came ‘without warning.’ ’ The awards are usually unrestricted, and the nonprofits simply received notice by email. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Note from Beth: How often have those of worked in nonprofits asked the question or been asked the question by funders, “What’s the impact?” ” And that’s a difficult question to answer – whether it is your social or network strategy or a work of art. I still don’t know if it had any impact at all.”.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

These include awards for best-in-industry websites and even an app. The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists.

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Candid

OCTOBER 1, 2021

September 30, 2021 The Schuler Education Foundation has awarded a first round of challenge grants totaling $170 million to five colleges in support of financial aid for low-income and/or undocumented students. A weekly update with the latest news from PND. 170 million in challenge grants for low-income, undocumented students. and Catherine T.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Note From Beth: Yesterday, I attended a convening called “ Beyond Dynamic Adaptability ” for arts organizations about cultural participation in the arts. The most successful documentaries are having a significant impact on major debates and public policies, from environmental concerns to financial regulations.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

We also announced the Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada as the Cause the Change award winner for their UnchARTed Waters event. DSNNN won $2,500 for their collaborative art project and organization. Chantal Sheehan: “We should be thinking about how to broaden and deepen our collective impact.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Its true impact has yet to be measured, but Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and every other social media platform have already caused a revelation in how people want to communicate. There are over 200,000 professional artists in the US — and a bunch of them have problems the techies could help solve. They want to connect.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Your artist just has to log in and lead class virtually.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Community impact or commemorative wall. Plaque or award. Photo and Bio.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

4 Steps for Selling Your Art: Interview with Alyson B. NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?): 77 ways to build community in your neighborhood from Our Blocks.

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

Now I’m excited to see how cause communities embrace this emerging network to create value and mission impact. Pin athletic awards and trophies before putting them in your display case. Pin masterpieces from the budding artists in your arts classes. Pin images of different kinds of military awards and metals.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

Forum One has been nominated for 11 Vega Awards in 8 different categories! The Vega Awards highlight the vital role that digital pioneers play in the always-changing digital landscape. Check out the rest of this post to learn more about each of our Vega Award-winning projects. We’re glad to share some exciting news!

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

We’re happy to say that Forum One has won 11 Communicator Awards in 7 different categories for the second year in a row! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. The post Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards in 2023 appeared first on Forum One.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 14, 2007

I spent the weekend in New Mexico celebrating two important days with my parents: Mother's Day and my dad's receiving the Allen Stamm Humanitarian of the Year award from the United Way of Santa Fe County. Aageson's is one of six awards the United Way will present on May 10 at La Posada Hotel in Santa Fe.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Throughout this, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to partnering with mission-driven organizations to create solutions and work that amplify their impact. That’s a rate of over one award per week! We are proud to see how this work continues to make an impact on communities, the nation, and the world.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Throughout this, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to partnering with clients to create solutions and work that amplifies their impact. We are proud to see this great work honored and to say that across our roster of clients, we took home 63 awards and even one Webby nomination ! That’s a rate of over one award per week!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

There are several learning cohort groups, including one on better understanding network impact. What domains of impact should be considered (e.g. impact of the crowd-produced product, impact on the crowd / community)? How do you measure the impact of the crowd here? What do you track? 2) Crowd Creation.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2009

"I think about how many times I didn't like the color of my skin, because I didn't see myself in any art. I think about how hesitant I was to become an artist, because I didn't see role models, and even to this day how hard it is for me sometimes to find peers who are women of color, because of how systematically they are pushed out.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Sheroes in the Arts. American Edmonia "Wildfire" Lewis is considered the first woman of Native American and African descent to achieve international fame as a sculptor at a time when artists of color were hardly celebrated and slavery was still legal. Are you inspired by women in the arts? Thought Leaders. Revolutionaries.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the days grow shorter and the year’s narrative approaches its climax, nonprofit leaders are presented with a golden opportunity: to rally their communities for one last, impactful push. TUTORING ART Tutoring Art can even host Virtual Painting Fundraisers & Instructionals on your organization’s behalf.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still very present, nonprofits are again faced with the challenge of deciding whether to hold in-person or virtual events this year. Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2013

Last Friday, Media Impact Funders brought together technologists, journalists, philanthropists and innovators for a day-long conversation on the future of media and tech innovation. Later in the morning, Laura Efurd of ZeroDivide, myself, and Greg Baldwin hosted an hour discussion on measuring impact with participants.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

This week's Ask Britt question, sent in by a reader, is, "How can I combine the creative arts with social impact? What are some great examples of creative work that is very effective in social impact?" Arts and Healing Network " Arts and Healing Network is an on-line resource celebrating the connection between art and healing.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Since many of your board members are professionals in the charitable space, they likely know other high impact supporters to contact and request gifts from. The winners are then awarded with their prizes! Depending on your budget, you may be able to get a popular artist, but you can also reach out to local musicians.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. By funding these nonprofits in their nascent stages, they help them to test their programs and initiatives, and scale them for maximum impact in their local communities. Areas served: US & Canada.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. By funding these nonprofits in their nascent stages, they help them to test their programs and initiatives, and scale them for maximum impact in their local communities. Areas served: US & Canada.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

They’ve had enough years to refine their art. It’s the news of Beyonce’s pregnancy announced during the MTV Video Awards that takes the honor of #1. Interactive artist, Jonathan Harris is an amazing story teller. " Newspapers know how to present information. Typeface sizes matter. The fold matters. Sections matter.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

Best Subject Line Award goes to Oxfam America Ambassador Aziz Ansari for his “Bad fruitcake news, Steve” message. Best Looking Emails: This is a tie between the Museum of Modern Art and charity: water for showing that you can still design beautiful emails despite all the constraints. Double Your Impact Today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2007

Measuring outcomes for social media tools and strategy is as Avinash Kaushik notes in his recent post on the topic , "an evolving art (not quite a science yet) and you have to be up to the challenge of both thinking a bit differently and be ok with leveraging several different tools." measuring your impact on the world!).

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NTEN

DECEMBER 23, 2011

From visual storytelling to blogging to fundraising , you're clearly looking for opportunities to tell your organization's story in new and impactful ways. But for now, let's do another barrel roll , enjoy a little bacon-based art , and affirm that the world is a wonderful place. And we support that!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 30, 2007

The speakers were Alli Chagi-Starr, who is the Co-Founder of Art in Action ; Ilyse Hogue, the Campaign Director for MoveOn.org ; Melinda Kramer, the Founder and Director of Women's Earth Alliance ; and Reem Rahim, the Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing for Numi Tea. As Britt said, I'm a founder of Art in Action. laughter] OK.

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