Remove Artist Remove Environment Remove Local Remove Volunteer
article thumbnail

Next Level Donor Relations: Make The Experience “Unexpectedly Pleasurable”

Bloomerang

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.

article thumbnail

Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.   There were artists who had studio spaces in the buildings - lives were lost as well as complete life's work. Energy and Environment. Community renewal.

Artist 96
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Forward Unto the Breach: Don’t Rest on Nonprofit Laurels

Bloomerang

Today’s environment requires action, not passivity or complacency. In such a case, you may have trouble really inspiring board, volunteers and community members to commit to your mission with passion. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. Lessons learned:

Artist 117
article thumbnail

49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have your local wine expert guide you all through the different wines via livestream to complete the experience. Virtual event fundraising. Virtual craft fair.

Raise 98
article thumbnail

Will Your Nonprofit Cease to Exist? Here’s What You Can Do to Make Sure That Doesn’t Happen

Bloomerang

Today’s environment requires action, not passivity or complacency. If this is the case for you and your nonprofit, you’re likely failing to inspire your board members, volunteers, and supporters to help you grow your mission. . I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job.

Artist 59
article thumbnail

18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

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. Trivia Night.

Ideas 98
article thumbnail

June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

Qgiv

Support, volunteer, and donate to nonprofits Nonprofits that serve the LGBTQIA+ community are always in need of support year-round, but a great way to celebrate Pride Month is to volunteer and donate to these nonprofits. It is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in Madison and also exists to support artists within the community.