The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These events can help educate participants about the Latino community’s role in shaping the nation. Artistic Appreciation: Display the art, music, and literature of Latino artists. Fund the Future: Launch fundraising campaigns in support of Latino-led initiatives or education, ensuring their growth and sustainability.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Sobey Art Award, as one of the most generous prizes for contemporary artists in the world celebrates 20 years of championing visual arts in Canada. Founded in 2002, the Sobey Art Award is funded by the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF) and organized and presented by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC).

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Charity Village

JUNE 21, 2021

The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced the call for nominations for the 2021 Lacey Prize. This prize recognizes the critical role artist-run centres and small arts organizations play to support artists and foster emerging practices in Canada. Unique in Canada, the Lacey Prize is funded by a $1.3

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Founded in 1987 by visionary educator Dr. Ralph Opacic, OCSA has grown from a small after-school arts program into one of the premier arts schools in the nation. What they did Orange County School of the Arts uses Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising platform as a crowdfunding solution to raise funds to put on school plays. The result?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. National Repeat Day (June 3). National Repeat Day (June 3). National Oceans Month (June, US) World Oceans Day (June 8). And now, for the ideas: 1. Polish for a Purpose.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

The school’s unique culture and innovative curriculum allows its students to grow and thrive as artist scholars and to develop their confidence and talents. CSArts-SGV did this by picking a fun event that has national recognition, Mardi Gras, and then ensured their form supported the theme with their use of color and a creative logo.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2021

While the pandemic has had a significant impact on artists and cultural institutions, it has forced many to take a fresh look at how they are building immersive, innovative digital experiences for arts and culture. National Endowment for the Arts: Providing vital support for arts and culture across the U.S.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We pivoted from in-person body alignment corrections and preparing for national tours and performances to ensuring all educators and students had the appropriate platforms and technology to just attend one class. the Artistic Director who established the creative arc for each performance.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

March 7 is National Cereal Day and who doesn’t love a cereal buffet? SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Over 30 fundraising ideas for spring, from daylight savings time to National Haiku Day. National Haiku Day is April 17. Cereal-for-Dinner Dinner Party (March 7).

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The funds you’ve raised have stayed the same or decreased year over year. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. and I was delighted to find the artist community was extremely generous when helping us out. . It seemed like a win/win. . Way more intense.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours. Be open to collaborating on programs, events, and funding opportunities with other local organizations that serve the same or complementary constituencies. Do you serve K-12 students? Senior citizens?

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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. The majority of foundation funding for the arts goes to large, established organizations that present work that is based in the European canon for a primarily white, upper-income audience.

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AFP Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Yes, Kickstarter raises more money for artists than the NEA. The crowdfunding site has, Chen told Isaacson, funded over $600 million in arts projects. The crowdfunding site has, Chen told Isaacson, funded over $600 million in arts projects.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2022

The first is Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, and the other is National Poetry Month. Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to raise funds to support survivors of sexual assault and work towards eradicating sexual assault.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Back in the mid-1990′s – after 15 years of working the nonprofit sector, I got obsessed by technology and started working as the network weaver for an online network of artists called ArtsWire. His projects included the National Strategy for Nonprofit Technology and the Circuit Riders Program.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 30, 2009

NEWS I'm speaking about how artists can use social media to market their business next week, August 8th, at Artists Building their Business in Santa Fe, NM. The event is free, but limited to 250 artists. Lemme know what you think. Pre-registration by August 7 is required. A box lunch will be provided.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, BIPOC-led organizations are at a statistical disadvantage when it comes to securing funding, particularly from philanthropic sources. For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Here are some great examples that are pretty easy to acquire: Fishing equipment Boating items like life jackets Outdoor cooler Camping equipment and sleeping bags Outdoor camping cookware Good hiking sneakers or boots National Parks pass. Any excuse to leave the house is sure to attract a lot of supporters and raise much needed funds!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

One notable aspect of the success of Gasland, which recently won the Emmy Award for documentary film, is the way director Josh Fox worked with grant makers at the Fledgling Fund to galvanize a movement that greatly amplified the efforts of traditional environmental groups.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

For comparison’s sake — Apple’s Ping had 2,000 artists two months out of the gate.)&# I’ve been playing around with the new social platform this morning and wanted to share some of my early reactions. (So Is it to know what they are doing and how they use the funds you may have given them? Is it to take action – online?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

is a nonprofit project pioneering “community funded reporting.” is trying to pioneer this concept of community-funded reporting which is the act of distributing the cost of hiring a reporter across a lot of different people. It's easier for people to get really passionate about national issues, but local issues are just as important.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 1, 2012

Schimmel's departure was seen as the final confirmation of Deitch and Broad's populist, celebrity-driven approach to exhibitions, and that concerned many critics , artists , and museum directors in the art world. Is it useful to have a director who can bring in crowds but can't raise necessary funds? These are reasonable questions.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

Since its founding, Fashion Project has expanded to serve over 500 nonprofits, helping provide valuable funding for disease research, humanitarian aid, sustainability initiatives and disaster relief. to meet artists and solicit assignments from them that everyone can participate in. LEADERS WHO ARE TRANSFORMING THE MEDIA INDUSTRY.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2011

Our Pre-Festival Summit, (Monday, June 20), will feature a day-long series of case studies focusing on hyper-local community building, national civic engagement, international development issues, and psychological health concerns.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Organizer, Bakesale for Japan listen Naomi Natale, Founding Artist, One Million Bones listen Halle Butvin, Founder and Director, One Mango Tree listen Carinne Brody, Doctoral Candidate in Public Health at UC Berkeley. Author, The Generosity Plan listen Samin Nosrat, Cook, Teacher, Writer, Accidental Activist. Co-Editor, Reproduce and Revolt!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 15, 2010

The Charity Navigator blog post, Tips, Tips and More Tips for Funding Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts includes advice for how to avoid donation scams like: 1. Image credit: Haiti Earthquake uploaded by United Nations Development Programme. avoid newly-formed charities and give to an established charity that has worked in Haiti, 2.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2016

Funded by the John S. Over the course of our 24-week voter engagement campaign, NSD hired 60 artists to create 60 “Vote Here/Vote Aqui” signs. The artists came from more than 20 different Philadelphia neighborhoods. Involve Artists from the Very Beginning. and James L. our volunteers were out there gathering data.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

Here's what my major gifts officer wrote up: The caller’s granddaughters decided to give funds to [the college]. The donor promised his patent would completely fund the university, wipe out the national debt, and make America the happiest place on Earth. Turns out he was wanted for being a scam artist.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2016

The result, Our Museum , is an extraordinary funding program with a focus on community participation. Our Museum started with a clear-eyed assessment of community engagement funding and practices across the UK. In its first five years, Our Museum yielded real change at twelve diverse UK organizations. didn't mince words. and realistic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

In 2019, Art in Action partnered with a local outpost of popular national jewelry retainer Kendra Scott to host a local shopping day where 20% of proceeds went to AiA (including online sales through a custom link!). Borrow this concept to raise funds for your cause this Mother’s Day. Theme the evening to your cause (e.g.

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

This report analyzes data from some of the biggest national nonprofits in the U.S. Over the course of her career, she has made the transition from marketing “artist&# to marketing “scientist&# by uncovering ways to measure the impact of marketing in the organizations serves.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Here are 3 arts and cultural organizations that have given crowd fundraising a go for compelling causes: National Air & Space Museum. The National Air and Space Museum raised nearly $720,000 in 30 days to conserve the spacesuit Neil Armstrong wore on the moon, far surpassing their goal of $500,000. More detail here.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. New Venture Fund. Vermont Women’s Fund. Global Fund for Women. The Moriah Fund. Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Wallace Global Fund.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. New Venture Fund. Vermont Women’s Fund. Global Fund for Women. The Moriah Fund. Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Wallace Global Fund.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Marisa Handler, Author, Loyal to the Sky: Notes from an Activist Listen Read Cami Walker, Founder, 29-Day Giving Challenge Listen Read Marianne Manilov, National Team Leader, The Engage Network Listen Read Favianna Rodriguez, Political Digital Artist and Printmaker. Co-Editor, Reproduce and Revolt!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2016

MCON 2016 is located at the National Geographic campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. Whether a student, entrepreneur, businessperson, filmmaker, fashion designer or artist, or simply a curious and caring mind, MCON is your opportunity to use your creativity to spark action. So what’s new in 2016? Well, a lot. The location.

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