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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

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.

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Telling the story in a new way: Should arts leaders use impact evaluation?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Christopher Haines Artistic Director & Co-Founder, iTheatre Collaborative. Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. Intrinsic impact refers to those benefits of the arts that enrich or transform participants (McCarthy et al., Art is also very subjective.

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A look back at Issue Lab’s top philanthropic resources in 2022

Candid

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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Six Steps On The Leadership Journey Of Development Professionals

Bloomerang

Demographics: Foundations and corporate funders will want to know who is benefiting from your nonprofit’s services. Up-to-date photos of constituent events and publications that illustrate the impact of your work are readily available. You know the specific demographic and program attributes each potential funder is seeking.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

Candid also encourages nonprofits to report the demographic makeup of their board, leadership, and staff so you can better understand where the organization lands in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). . As nonprofit students, it is important to understand how the field works and the current events that impact it.

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Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

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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Sustaining Engagement: Strategies for Long-Term Mobilization

Nonprofits Source

Personalizing your efforts is crucial for writing impactful messages that motivate your supporters to take action. For example, you might ask an artist volunteer to design graphics for your website. Writing each supporter a personal message is time-consuming.

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