Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2016

I often run into this thinking, where ideas which would not be taken seriously in business are suddenly sensible in social good. He criticizes the founder of Toms Shoes, Blake Mycoskie, as a prototypical social entrepreneur exploiting disadvantaged children on the way to making a few hundred million selling out to Bain Capital.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If they donate by check, you should send them a hard copy thank-you letter with tax information by regular postal mail, sent within two business days of when you receive their check. Now, we’re getting into the art of thanking donors. If you work with children, a child’s drawing is an obvious choice.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art. Foundations, nonprofits, businesses and corporations, clubs, and professional and trade associations are all examples of private grant sources. Here are Stephanie’s recommendations: Private Grants.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

You can always build out their profiles later on. Including information on your site that will reassure donors about giving—like your Form 990, financial records, GuideStar and Charity Navigator profiles, etc.—will Do you have someone on your board who owns a popular local business? Or an art festival.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Unlike credit card companies, airlines or any number of other consumer-oriented businesses, nonprofits today still depend largely on employees to manually integrate all information about each constituent for marketing purposes. Many corporations use "enterprise resource planning" solutions to overcome similar business challenges.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Every business, whether it be for-profit or nonprofit business, is usually created for purpose. That purpose might be to grow financial well for a for-profit business. We’re so busy doing the work that we forget to stop, track what we’re doing, and share it with others so that they can engage in the organization.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 15, 2008

Most social networking sites give each user a unique user profile, along with a personal "home base" where you can always find your content, your contacts, and your interests. The Brooklyn Museum of Art is a great example of a museum really embracing these environments for community-building purposes. Some reasons include.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Maybe they love the food bank but don’t care about the arts. Start by creating an Ideal Donor Profile. An Idea Donor Profile is a description of your typical donor, based on demographics and psychographics. Do they have children? If they are families with children, seek out events with activities for kids.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 16, 2007

When you create a profile on the web, you don't think about the fact that it will be available to everyone and anyone--that you are doing the online equivalent of wearing a sandwich board around town that lists your favorite films and pet peeves. I can just imagine the headline: CHILD MOLESTERS CALL ON ART, VICTIMS. Exclusivity helps.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Holding events is a great way for nonprofits to raise money, engage constituents, and raise their profile. A successful volunteering event will not only help you raise your profile, build new connections, and build your volunteer pool, it will also make a direct positive impact in your community.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Instagram allows organisations to create an Instagram for Business account. On creation, you can select that you are a nonprofit organisation, and this will show on your profile. You can use in-app analytics, add more information like a contact number or web address to your profile, and access Instagram’s advertising features.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2015

Some of the passions written were arts, education, animals, domestic violence, dance, family, health and wellness, abused children, boy scouts, environment and many others. I’ve been calling this new tool a “business card for the Foundation.” Dean Michael Frumkin has a Facebook page and liked our page.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Depending on your cause, you might picture an upper-class, middle-aged businesswoman or a young father with school-aged children. For example, try creating a frame for your supporters’ Facebook profile pictures, a flyer they can hang in their break rooms at work, or postcards they can pass along to friends, family, and neighbors.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 11, 2011

What differentiates innovation in non-profits and government agencies from that in businesses? Light argues that while in business, any new idea that generates revenue can be an innovation, a new idea or technique is only valuable for a non-profit organization if it contributes to that organization's ability to deliver on its public mission.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Whether it’s a “We’re Open” sign or social media graphics, practically all for-profit businesses and nonprofits alike use at least one type of graphic design. Children’s Health. Different fonts and art styles appeal to different audiences. Business cards. But is your organization using it to its full potential?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 26, 2010

When a technologist calls me to talk about their brilliant idea for a museum-related business, it's always a mobile application. This is true for all types of cultural institutions, from historic houses to zoos to art museums. While some places tend to attract families with children, others draw adults in couples or groups.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines, and a disrupted economy have all completely changed business-as-usual for nonprofits. Let’s walk through a selection of unique nonprofit websites that not only incorporate these elements but go above and beyond to impress visitors and inspire donations: Interlochen Center for the Arts.

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

And, the profile of the donors you get from DM is not the same as face-to-face and/or online so its prudent that we diversify our donor pool over time. Our children likewise will have a story to tell their grandchildren. 60) Search « Social Media Webinar on June 10th | Main | Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

In this post by Amelia Northrup-Simpson, What Audiences Expect from Arts Marketers: Four Technology Must-dos , she provides some guidance on how to ensure your tech decisions are meeting the expectations of your organization’s lifeline. What do you know about the “life blood” of your organization?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

Many of them had almost nothing by way of material resources, but they had imagination, and if you have imagination, you can, it turns out, light the dark with all kinds of creative arts. Britt Bravo: In so many of the groups you profiled, the women were using the arts for education, empowerment, or healing.

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