Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. 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. Wishlist drives. Online networking event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2011

Musical Instrument Museum. As we sat in a circle on that first evening and shared the stories of our objects, I was struck by the themes that emerged as to how and why each of us had pursued work or volunteer service in the nonprofit sector, and also to what kept us committed to that service. Early bird registration ends September 9th!

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 24, 2015

Enacted in 1998, it’s the law of the digital land, protecting all content published online under the same copyright laws enjoyed by musical artists, novelists, videographers etc. At Byte Technology, we understand that creating a successful online presence for non-profits isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” undertaking.

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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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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Use the first day of spring as a call for volunteers, asking your supporters to “spring into action” on the first day of the new season. It’s spring track season, so organize a 24-hour relay for a cause. Here’s a great guide to organizing a 5k. Too much chocolate after Valentine’s Day ? Track Relay Race. Fantasy Baseball pool.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Musical Instrument Museum. This pairing speaks directly to my passion for the arts – my day job is as manager for individual giving at the Musical Instrument Museum , and I serve on several music-related boards, as well as perform as a flutist and singer. Encouraging ASA alumni to volunteer at MIM. Like this article?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. Don’t forget the legitimizing effect of being a part of a nonprofit organization.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2018

For each event, make sure you take the time to budget, set fundraising goals, find volunteers and—perhaps most importantly—advertise! Use the power of music to unite your donors by hosting an outdoor benefit concert. Gather a crowd in the park and have a volunteer teach a yoga or pilates class. The sky’s the limit here!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Qualifying your organization to receive donations. Telling you how each donation program works and what donations your organization is eligible for. Among Jamela's favorite charitable interests are organizations that benefit girls, like Girls Inc. Outside of work he loves movies, live music, and especially theater.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Adding a raffle to your fundraising events is a great way to raise a little extra money for your organization and get your supporters excited about attending your events. Is there a volunteer in your community who’s known for their famous pies or cookies? What is a raffle? Where do you get raffle items from? Baked goods. Golf getaway.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Creative Commons Licensed Music from CCmixter. After the workshop was over, my hosts took on a tour of Free Geek, a truly unique nonprofit organization in Portland. There was something very engaging and even artsy about this community of geeks volunteering their time, hanging out together, and shoulder-to-shoulder learning.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

to meet artists and solicit assignments from them that everyone can participate in. The Millennial Impact Report is the foundation of MCON and each year it provides the most relevant information to companies and organizations seeking to engage the next generation of volunteers, donors, employees and advocates.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Galas For some organizations, an annual gala is their primary fundraising event for the year and the point where they bring in most of their revenue. Live Music Battles Live music battles make for great events because you can find a lot of excellent musical talent who want to get their names out there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

You might try reaching out to businesses, artists, or other people in your neighborhood to see if they’d be willing to list things on your store (either as a donation or for a share of the profits) or produce branded items like mugs and hats based on popular products. A last resort may be to organize a tour of your facility and staff.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 26, 2010

In the past, I've highlighted a few--like 826 Valencia and the Denver Community Museum --that I think have already influenced the way many traditional cultural organization do business. It's run by Jon Rubin, an artist and professor of social practice at Carnegie Mellon, and his students. Elsewhere Collaborative (Greensboro, NC).

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Yes, we have the standard ways--volunteer programs, board service, and community partnerships--but I strongly believe that if we are doing our jobs right, every visitor who walks through our doors should be able to make a meaningful impact. How do community members make your institution better? Happening Couch. Evergreen Cemetery Board Game.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When considering what kind of event your organization could hold, you might find yourself suffering from choice paralysis. The type of events that will work best for your nonprofit will depend on three major factors: Your organization’s mission, your available resources, and your supporter’s preferences. How do you choose just one?

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The program is an experimental playground that bridges artists, students, chefs, comedians, hairdressers, bartenders, dancers, wrestlers and even tattoo artists to produce a community-led event. Sometimes that results in an artist-led cascading collaborative sculpture of 475 visitor-made scrap metal fish.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A cheerful curly-haired deli owner stands in front of 30 of us and shares a quote he loves: "Artists live in the present and write detailed histories of the future." You can write a vision for yourself, your organization, your project, or your team. In the Zingerman's model, visioning is for everyone at all levels of the organization.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

A typical Chicago Underground Library (CUL) volunteer meeting starts something like this: New volunteers arrive for orientation at 6:30pm, some a little late because they got lost in the 100-year old parish house where we occupy the lobby of a fringe theater company on the second floor.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 19, 2015

But who decides what is relevant inside the organization? Find representatives of this community--staff, volunteers, visitors, trusted partners--and learn more about their experiences. Often, organizations adopt a service model that is strictly needs-based. Recruit new volunteers or board members. What they care about.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 17, 2015

to meet artists and solicit assignments from them that everyone can participate in. The Millennial Impact Report is the foundation of MCON and each year it provides the most relevant information to companies and organizations seeking to engage the next generation of volunteers, donors, employees and advocates.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

Jeanette helps organizations across the country with marketing campaigns by using social media influencers to hold power and inspire others. MUSIC: Sleepy Eyed Thoughts by Bernardus. We live in the era where the power of the individual tool or an organization is in part determined by an influence online. So let’s jump right in.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

You could use the virtual event ideas below as inspiration for peer-to-peer challenges, or you can simply engage your donors to reach out to their friends on behalf of your organization. Afterward, have a live-stream to celebrate your participants and give them the ability to connect with each other and hear from someone at your organization.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

Organized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) , this year’s 29th annual awards included around 3,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the world’s largest awards of its kind. Since then, thousands of volunteers have transcribed hundreds of thousands of image files of the more than 1.7

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

American Jazz Museum Platinum – Cultural Websites 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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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Because COVID-19 paused in-person engagements and thus traditional fundraising events, many organizations had to quickly scramble and pivot their operations to virtual. When your volunteer fundraisers reach out to their friends and family members, they’re building on established relationships. in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth for many organizations in the nonprofit and government space. While making an impact always comes first, each of these awards is a great honor for these fantastic organizations and our Forum One team.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 17, 2015

posted by Maureen O'Brien Development Director Musical Instrument Museum. As the development director at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), which celebrates the music of every country in the world, my team has a platform to fundraise internationally.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 7, 2015

posted by Maureen O''Brien Development Director Musical Instrument Museum I recently had the opportunity to travel to Paris, France to attend the 5ème conférence de fundraising pour le secteur culturel (5th conference on fundraising for the cultural sector) put on by the Association Française des Fundraisers (French Association of Fundraisers).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2015

We talked to creative and music director Karen Haring, to see how this church does it. Chestnut Ridge Church helps the foundation organize its annual holiday Gift Project , which recruits more than 500 volunteers to shop, wrap, and deliver Christmas gifts to more than a thousand disadvantaged people. " Creative Programming.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AARP Livability Index: 5 Awards AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. Since then, thousands of volunteers have transcribed hundreds of thousands of image files of the more than 1.7

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Nest is a nonprofit organization that empowers female artists and artisans around the world. You can listen to it on the little player below, on the Big Vision Podcast website , or download it from the iTunes Music Store. What is the biggest challenge for your organization?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 7, 2006

Last month I wrote a short post for Blogher, Roadies for a Cause , about a nonprofit called Lokahi Outreach , that partners with organizations like the ONE campaign and Oxfam to help them do grassroots campaigning on the road. The organization's founder, Brande Jackson, took the time to answer my Solutionary Women e-interview questions.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 20, 2012

Not every arts organization is fundamentally focused on connecting with and engaging audiences. It's totally valid for an artist or an art organization to have a monastic approach. For these organizations, the ultimate audience--the one they care most about--is something else. The beer is not part of the mission.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

These are grassroots organizations, and they were helping each other with the most intractable problems that face women everywhere: domestic violence, sex trafficking, disease, discrimination. They were using music, dance, poetry, and storytelling, and they were succeeding. In 2001, I began photographing. We did it together.

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