Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. All purchases help support vital conservation work to save critically endangered rhinos. 5) Audubon Society :: audubon.org/marketplace.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. From arts to business, science to civil services, Latinos have been underlying forces driving America’s progress.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Specific personalization When sending an appeal letter, thank-you note, or email to a donor, always include a note at the bottom and say something about the impact their gift has made and something very specific about their kids, dog, family, home, job, favorite sport, hobby, alma mater, volunteer work, or latest travel adventure.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Artistic & Culinary Experiences Both art and food have a way of transcending differences, removing barriers, and rallying diverse groups around a common cause. Consider putting out a call for artists in the months leading up to the event date and provide a theme for the works. A road race. A bike race or trail ride.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few tried-and-true go-to items that will give your auction a solid foundation and appeal to all types of supporters. Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Creating Cultures and Practices for Racial Equity: A Toolbox for Advancing Racial Equity for Arts and Cultural Organizations , by Race Forward This toolkit aims to help artists, arts advocates, culture bearers, and cultural workers to imagine, plan, and implement racial equity strategies in their organizations.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Read on to learn about the origins of National Native American Heritage Month, how you can celebrate, and what nonprofits you can support this November. Parker, a Seneca Indian who worked as the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. The earliest efforts were led in the early 1900s by Dr. Arthur C.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

As the weather warms and people crave sunshine, consider stepping out of the traditional banquet hall and embracing the season’s potential for a memorable and impactful fundraising event experiences. This option can attract a new demographic of supporters who might not typically attend your events. Why Go Outside?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Visibility Impact Fund. They welcome inquiries from organizations delivering HIV programs that have an immediate and lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Visibility Impact Fund.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Recipe Book Fundraiser Create and sell a low-cost cookbook featuring recipes contributed by supporters, leveraging community involvement to raise funds.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

These aren’t just jokes for people who like art — they’re real membership categories at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston. Al though I live a thousand miles away, I almost bought a membership just to support their art puns. . Free eBook: Guiding Donors to the Next Level of Support .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Social media is a fast and effective way to reach a wide variety of supporters and potential donors. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online?

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

American Jazz Museum Best Arts Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room and Gem Theater.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Here are my projections of what nonprofits might expect to see in terms of her future funding — I’d bet my bottom dollar on them: Equity-oriented non-profits working in areas that have been neglected will get more support, including some truly transformative gifts.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

I'm thrilled to say that one of our winning 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest submissions is TechSoup member Cary Creative Center , or "C3," an organization working to save materials from the landfill by turning them into beautiful art. Betsy Dassau, C3's founder and executive director, believes in the power of art.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact. Their work includes research, education for families and health professionals, support for families directly affected by the maternal health crisis, and advocacy. Endowed by Dr. Ruth J.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s been a rough couple years for arts-based nonprofits. As pandemic aid has run out without patrons returning in pre-2020 numbers, many arts nonprofit across the country have had to shrink programming, cut staff, or close altogether. This includes summer art camps, museums, theaters, art galleries, and more.

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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. September 29, 2021 The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2021 class of MacArthur Fellows.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Between exciting auctions and marathon events, there are several opportunities to provide a memorable experience for your supporters, all while driving engagement. might be a better option to drive impact and grow your supporter base. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Learn more about the origins of Pride Month, how you can take part in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and what nonprofits you can support! The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. Here’s a few nonprofits you can support!

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 12, 2011

This week, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy released a new paper by Holly Sidford called Fusing Arts, Culture, and Social Change. We may say that we want to support programming and cultural opportunities for low-income and non-white people, but that's not where the money is going. The title may sound innocuous.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Last month, the Irvine Foundation put out a new report, Getting In On the Act , about participatory arts practice and new frameworks for audience engagement. Here's what I think is really strong about the report: Coordinated, succinct research findings supporting the rise of active arts engagement.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2016

(NSD) aimed to improve the voting experience and increase civic engagement using public art. Working with the Knight Foundation, Mural Arts, Committee of Seventy and other key nonprofit partners, HMC created a completely new way to look at, and impact, voter turnout and experience here in Philadelphia.

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

Did the outcomes of the day grow stale and ultimately have little impact on your board? Impact-driven. They are impact-driven. Most importantly, board members should leave feeling motivated to make the changes necessary that will take your board to the next level of performance and impact so your mission can soar!

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

That means there is ample opportunity to leverage this day of gift-giving to bring joy to mothers around the world AND make an even greater impact for your organization. Here are a few easy ideas to inspire your supporters to make an impact this Mother’s Day for both moms AND your cause. Jewelry for a Cause. Card Service.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Systematically keep track of the following: Donor metrics: Who are your supporters, and what interests do they share? Up-to-date photos of constituent events and publications that illustrate the impact of your work are readily available. Organized recordkeeping is key. Do you serve K-12 students? The BIPOC or LGBTQ communities?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Is that a Zen graffiti artist? She says that organizations should support the good work that is happening elsewhere. She also admits that shift from artist to curator is not an easy one for many nonprofits because of the way they are structured. Flickr Photo by TheeErin.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

Working in project delivery, account management and support provided me with numerous valuable organizational and teamwork skills.”. He loves art and would love to be an artist/painter if he could. “I “I really enjoyed learning more about the intricacies of project management and the different sectors of client services.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

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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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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. Chili Cook-Off.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Remember to set a dollar amount goal and periodically post updates throughout the day to let your supporters know how much you’ve raised (and how close you are to your goal). To securea matching gift, start with your closest supporters: your board. You can buy art supplies online at Michaels ! Paint and Sip Night. Virtual Race.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

They organize supporters, raise attention to important social and political issues, seek donations, and organize supporters to walk, run, shout, protest, and vote, things that were once done mostly by nonprofit organizations. What artistic problems need a dose of geek teamwork? Nonprofits use them to rally supporters.

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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. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

I’ve been busy interviewing people who work for nonprofits for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit : Strategies for Impact without Burnout, with Aliza Sherman. ENVIRONMENTAL : manipulating surroundings/conditions to create a supportive space. Nina Simon, a long time colleague and author of the Museum 2.0

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Writing my masters thesis for Gothenburg University’s International Museum Studies program while also working four days a week as the Director of Community Programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History this spring was certainly a challenge but also an incredible opportunity.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2014

They think that once website visitors have clicked on “Donate,” “Volunteer,” “Support Us,” or “Get Involved” that they are already sold on getting involved. 1. Chicago Artists Coalition. 2. California Arts Council. The California Arts Council uses a designed header to promote their latest endeavor.

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