Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on musicals. The post 4 Great Employee Retention Ideas for Arts and Cultural Orgs first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The City of Calgary announced that applications are now open for the Arts and Culture Microgrant Program. These microgrants support local nonprofits and registered charities in Calgary to activate culturally vibrant neighbours.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 8, 2021

Watch on-demand as fundraising expert Erin Crotty from CharityEngine shares insights and tactics for improving stewardship through the art of Thank You – for mid-level and large givers. In case you missed it! Includes Downloadable Slides.

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Charity Village

MAY 16, 2024

Grants may be used to support projects in art production, training, career development, marketing and research. This grant, under […] The post Funding for Alberta-based organizations to support projects in art production, training, career development, marketing and research appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

MARCH 6, 2024

The National Gallery of Canada launched a call for nominations for the 2024 Sobey Art Award. In addition, the five shortlisted artists will be featured in an exhibition at […] The post Call for nominations for the 2024 Sobey Art Award appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Donorbox

MAY 3, 2024

The 129,164 arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in the United States have a unique advantage – they can leverage their creativity and cultural significance to drive impactful art fundraising initiatives. Finding fresh ways to incorporate art in fundraising, however, can be a challenge.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 12, 2021

Watch on-demand as fundraising expert Erin Crotty from CharityEngine shares insights and tactics for improving stewardship through the art of Thank You – for mid-level and large givers. In case you missed it! Includes Downloadable Slides.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

CIBC announced a call for submissions for the second annual C² Art Program. The program is designed to support emerging artists and provide them with a paid opportunity to create and curate their art. Program Overview: Applications are open to Canadian artists with two to 10 years of experience.

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Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2023

The Leon and Thea Koerner Award, administered through the BC Arts Coucil, recognizes the excellence and innovation of artists leading social change or transformation. Application Deadline: May 17, 2023 Through the BC Arts Coucil, organizations are invited to apply for the Arts-Based Community Development program.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The post The Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs appeared first on Blue Avocado. Is your organization’s CFO ready to put together a grant proposal budget that will make an impact with potential funders?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s critical to run campaigns that acquire and upgrade donors, but it has to be done right. That’s where campaign testing comes in.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. Building and maintaining an audience or patron base, essential for arts and culture nonprofits , requires continuous and resource-intensive marketing and outreach efforts. The arts are not a luxury; they are a necessity. The Smithsonian.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 19, 2024

Full of buzzwords. […] The post Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. It was titled: We dare you to figure out what our nonprofit does. And it nails it. Do you want to make me really cranky? Use language like what they mock here.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Leaders of nonprofits all have a few things in common – we believe in dedicating ourselves to working for the common good, money isn’t always the bottom line for us when it comes to our work, and we’re convinced that if we could get enough people to hear the stories of the life-changing work happening […].

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Charity Village

AUGUST 3, 2023

Surrey Muse Arts Society announced that award nominations are now open for the Surrey Muse Art & Literature Awards 2023. Independent judges […] The post Submissions open for Surrey Muse Art & Literature Awards 2023 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calgary Arts Development announced that applications are now open for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program 2023. The total funding for the program is $300,000, and communities may apply […] The post Applications are now open for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program 2023 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This month's edition focuses on expressing gratitude to the donors and supporters of your organization.

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Charity Village

JUNE 1, 2023

Calgary Arts Development launched the Operating Grant Program which provides stable funding to nonprofit arts organizations in Calgary. Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any area of an arts organization’s budget.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2021

Boston Arts Academy Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises essential funds for Boston Arts Academy (BAA), announced the election of Avid Technology CEO and President Jeff Rosica to Board Chairman. Longtime BAA Foundation Chair Lee Pelton will be recognized as Chairman Emeritus.

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Charity Village

MARCH 30, 2023

The Paul Barber Foundation (PBF) launched the Paul Barber Foundation Grant, which supports arts-based programming that services underrepresented and/or marginalized groups. The post Paul Barber Foundation Grant opportunity: Arts-based programming appeared first on CharityVillage.

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CauseVox

MAY 28, 2023

Join us for the highly anticipated, free, major gifts workshop, “The Art of the Big Ask.” At this half-day workshop (12pm – 4:30pm ET), you’ll walk away with: Nail the art of the “big ask”, unlocking major gift acquisitions like never before.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They don’t have to be fine art. The post Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing appeared first on Bloomerang. That’s why most brainstorming sessions use easels, whiteboards, markers, and post-it notes to make ideas visible. Use a lot of imagery. If you’re meeting in person, try to draw simple pictures.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. The post An Arts & Cultural Professional’s Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual first appeared on npENGAGE. Blackbaud Product Update Briefings. Register for free today !

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The National Gallery of Canada launched the call for nominations for the 2023 Sobey Art Award. In addition, the five shortlisted artists will be […] The post Call for nominations for the 2023 Sobey Art Award appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A solid fundraising strategy is essential for every area of higher education institutions to thrive, and performing arts programs are no exception. Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. Social media.

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Forum One

MARCH 30, 2023

Simmons, the talks named in her honor are a planned series of moderated discussions with African American innovators in art, business, science, literature, medicine, social justice, technology, and more. The post Using Art and Motion to Expand a Powerful Brand appeared first on Forum One. Endowed by Dr. Ruth J.

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Charity Village

JULY 22, 2022

The Caisse Desjardins de la Culture is issuing its annual call for candidacies for the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec which is a prestigious honour awarded to luminaries who have made an outstanding contribution to enriching Québec’s cultural life.

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Forum One

JULY 29, 2021

The art of naming comes with many challenges, but it can also be lots of fun deciding on a name that is timeless and represents the brand vision of your organization. The post The Art of Naming appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact. We have three tips to focus on when thinking about a new name.

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The Sponsorship Collective

AUGUST 1, 2023

Why Sponsorship Prospecting Is Important The most controversial sponsorships aren’t […] The post The Art of Sponsorship Prospecting: Targeting the Right Brands for Your Niche appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective. This guide will explore how to fine-tune your sponsor selection steps.

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Charity Village

JULY 8, 2022

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage culminated their study of the arts and culture sector with a new report, Challenges Related To The Recovery Of The Arts, Culture, Heritage, And Sport Sectors, Which Have Been Deeply Impacted By The Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Charity Village

MAY 12, 2021

The post The art of effective digital workplaces: Communication styles appeared first on CharityVillage. Get more details and register here. Your nonprofit spends countless hours communicating to the world about the good you do. But how many hours have you spent working […].

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We’re even beginning to see an emergence of AI in marketing and art. . What does AI art mean for designers? I asked Rob Shaw, Art Director at Media Cause , for his thoughts on the implications of text-to-image technology: . Who owns the AI art that is created? “I can absolutely see the potential. Rights Issues.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Who they are The award-winning Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts. OCSA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A genuine social media shout out from a happy visitor is fantastic for marketing your arts and cultural institution; consider it like a testimonial but not as arduous to solicit. According to The Art Newspaper’s annual survey in 2021, visits to the world’s 100 most-visited museums plummeted by 77% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Double the Donation

JULY 14, 2023

If you’re looking to amplify matching gifts for your arts and culture organization, you’ve come to the right place. At Double the Donation, we work with thousands of nonprofits to empower their matching gift strategies⁠—arts and cultural groups included. […]

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