Charity Village

JUNE 21, 2021

This prize recognizes the critical role artist-run centres and small arts organizations play to support artists and foster emerging practices in Canada. million gift from Dr. John Lacey and his late wife Naomi Lacey and represents a total […]. Unique in Canada, the Lacey Prize is funded by a $1.3

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. You may receive items like artisan olive oil from a local shop, fresh bread from a bakery, and handmade candles from a nearby artist. A day out at the zoo or aquarium is a useful gift for families with young children.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

billion to 786 recipients since she announced her first gifts in July 2020. 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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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Matching gifts drive. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider. Enclose a tribute gift envelope in a thank-you letter.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause. Fundraising campaigns : Launch campaigns related to your event, like peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, and matching gifts.

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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. The jazz table sponsorship also received champagne and premium wine service throughout the event and were provided a special take-home gift.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Design a page specifically for alumni that includes a link to your university’s donation page and instructions for how to designate their gifts for the performing arts program. Keep in mind that your performing arts program’s goal for alumni fundraising shouldn’t just be to get a donor to make one gift. Social media.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Donors love to know that their money was leveraged, and with matching gifts, they’re essentially giving two gifts for the price of one. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched. Matching gifts are also a great way to boost donations mid-campaign.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Are your supporters artistic? For example, A Gift for Teaching used a fundraising thermometer and leaderboard on their 2021 Back-to-School Drive webpage to drive donations and keep fundraisers updated on the latest status of their fundraising campaign. Do many of your donors own pets? Do they love music? Final thoughts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

You’re able to see, for individual donors and for the organization overall, the number of asks made, gifts obtained, average size of major gifts and donor retention rate. Funders will make financial gifts if what you offer aligns with their philanthropic or personal interests. Do you serve K-12 students?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Perhaps you’re a small nonprofit, and you’re imagining your GivingTuesday experience will be like an unknown music artist trying to sing on stage at the same time as Taylor Swift. Report The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for GivingTuesday and Year-End Learn More Doesn’t GivingTuesday Attract Small, One-Time Gifts?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 18, 2009

This morning I finished putting together a hand-painted card and gift certificate for 6 career coaching sessions with me. A woman bought it for her artist friend for Christmas. Isn't that a nice gift? Giving the gift of a one-hour phone session is $95. Giving the gift of 4 one-hour phone sessions is $300.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2014

A new building, a new program, a new artistic endeavor – all exciting opportunities to raise more donor dollars! In fact, I would argue they are the ideal opportunity for a donor to prove his or her commitment to your organization’s mission and these sort of gifts should be celebrated and recognized to the utmost extent.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many auction items come as a bundle—for example, a concert experience might include two front-row seats, merchandise, and a photo opportunity with the artist. If a gift certificate expires or a vacation can only be taken on certain dates, make supporters aware to ensure the winning bidder will be able to use their prize.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 3, 2009

In 2006, filmmaker Faythe Levine traveled 19,000+ miles visiting over 15 cities, and interviewing more than 50 indie artists, crafters, and designers. The result is a fun, fabulous documentary that recently came out on DVD, Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design. I watched it a couple nights ago, and *loved* it.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auction off items like pet goodie baskets, doggie daycare gift certificates, grooming supplies, a fancy cat tree, and more! For instance, you can auction off: Holiday gift baskets Gift certificates for a Christmas event Certificates for a romantic Valentines giveaway A romantic Valentines day dinner for two. Art-themed Auction.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Which artists would your supporters be thrilled to see? You can auction off art donated by local artists, as well as jewelry, candles, and other crafts; trips donated by people who own vacation properties or timeshares; and gift cards to popular restaurants and businesses.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 30, 2009

29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life Filling the Well: Giving to Yourself Join My Village: Ladies Home Journal Do Good Challenge Make Someone's Day: Write a Letter Whew! If you missed my friend Cami Walker of 29 Gifts on the Today Show , you can watch it online. nonprofit (valued up to $75,000 ).

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. Or if a certain donation thank-you gift reliably increases donor retention, offer it in campaign after campaign. Helping real people should be the star.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Matching gift. to allow donors to easily look up their matching gift eligibility through their employer. She brings a unique and artistic approach to marketing, rooted in her enthusiasm for the creative, entertainment and fashion industries, and their applications to establishing and growing digital presence.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Restaurant gift certificates. Spa treatment gift cards. Give your donors permission to take some time for themselves with gift cards for spa treatments at your local spa. Escape room gift certificate. For a fun family bonding and team-building experience, raffle off a gift certificate to an escape room!

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2022

Artistic nonprofits should raise funds for National Poetry Month, especially literary nonprofits. Encourage monthly giving and matching gifts. Fourth, encourage monthly giving and matching gifts to keep donations coming in beyond the awareness month. Utilize social media as a way to reach your supporters and find new ones.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

posted by Christopher Haines Artistic Director & Co-Founder, iTheatre Collaborative. In 2004, Gifts of the Muse: Reframing the debate about the benefits of the arts arrived. As artists, we can be very insecure about our work. To borrow from the song: “Art is a many splendored thing.” Difficult to objectify and quantify.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

That could include darker shirts that feel more in tune with heavy metal artists. It’s the designer’s job to help strengthen those relationships , whether it’s by helping the finance department create thank you gifts for donors or helping create merch for a partnership with a band or business.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name. Or do what Planned Parenthood did and partner with local tattoo artists who may have a connection to your cause to donate a portion of their bookings to your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Five of the most powerful takeaways are these according to Higgins: Trust your instincts and reject conventional wisdom : We are the only ones who know the full extent of our gifts, and the paths we are meant to follow. But I didn’t want to write a book that is thought provoking but not actionable.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The UnchARTed Waters event empowers artists with developmental disabilities to express their creativity through movement, motion, and wonder! . Lynne wanted to drive the point that nonprofits should appreciate the big gifts, but give just as much, if not more, care and attention to the small donors.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

Tale #1: Our front desk received a call from someone who wanted to give a major gift to our college. She transferred this caller to a major gift officer. Here's what my major gifts officer wrote up: The caller’s granddaughters decided to give funds to [the college]. I’ve anonymized the tellers of the tales and the subjects.

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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. Find the artist among you and have fun creating a work of art that all moms might enjoy. Borrow this concept to raise funds for your cause this Mother’s Day.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Last week I posted about the online fair trade store, Global Girlfriend , here and on BlogHer , and asked readers to post other ideas for do-good gifts. One reader suggested the Amber Chand Collection that features gifts by craftswomen who live in regions of conflict and post-conflict. Photo credit: Shelley Big Bag from Be Sweet site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

In 1992, I discovered the Internet, Well, and was hired by the New York Foundation of the Arts to be the Network Weaver for a network for artists, Arts Wire. I had a chance to collaborate with every type of art form, arts management programs, arts education, and individual artists.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Reach out to talented local artists, galleries, and museums to see if they can donate pieces, workshops, or behind-the-scenes tours to support your cause. The Michael J.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 17, 2011

After going to Amoeba, we visited a few artists' studios as part of the East Bay Open Studios , including the Institute for Mosaic Arts. Painted gift wrap outside in sunshine!! After the hubs and I heard the Studio One Soul CD playing during breakfast at Pizzaiolo last Saturday, we went right over to Amoeba Music, and got a copy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 17, 2010

One of my Have Fun Do Good resolutions this year is to either make gifts, buy them from local businesses, or purchase from creative entrepreneurs (who may, or may not be local). I'd love to buy more handmade gifts from Etsy artists. The only Etsy shop I'm really familiar with is the Cakespy Shop because I read the Cakespy blog.

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