Connection Cafe

JANUARY 7, 2020

And while many of us are busy making our personal New Year’s resolutions, we should also be thinking of how to be more successful , well-rounded cultural executives. To help, here are some thought-starters from the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team – along with a sneak-peek at what we have planned for 2020 so far. . .

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

Arts and cultural organizations are not exempt from the excitement and are competing with other nonprofits for donor dollars. How do you convince someone to donate to your arts organization? Check out our latest infographic below on the impact a donation to an arts organization makes on the local community.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2019

While we’re still calculating how much of that total cultural organizations raised, here are some campaigns that stood out: . The donations collected will contribute to Broadway Cares’ support of The Actors Fund’s safety net of social service programs and its own annual National Grants Program. .

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

I’m looking for a place to donate in honor of my mother’s 90 th birthday, and a gift made to the local symphony orchestra in Myrtle Beach seemed like the right thing to do. Based on my upbringing, why wouldn’t I donate to the orchestra, especially in honor of my mom? Fast forward to 2017. I often say it is in my DNA.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

For hundreds of years, AAPI contributions to art, science, medicine, culture, architecture, and other areas have shaped the United States, and they continue to do so today. After you’ve looked at ways to support Stop AAPI Hate with your actions, make a donation to the organization or snag some merchandise from their online store.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently, modernist and impressionist paintings have been selling particularly well in the art world. Recently, modernist and impressionist paintings have been selling particularly well in the art world. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. In an era where representation and inclusivity have become paramount, nonprofits stand at the forefront of this cultural celebration, uniquely positioned to amplify these voices.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. If arts and cultural nonprofits fail to cultivate more diverse audiences, they risk decreased attendance and bankruptcy. Get Involved in Civic and Cultural Issues.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

Exploring Asian and Pacific art is also a great way to delve into AAPI history. Try AAPI cuisine AAPI cuisine is like no other cultural cuisine. Within AAPI cuisine, there is so much diversity, and trying new foods is a great way to get a meaningful glimpse into the many cultures that comprise the AAPI community.

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DipJar

AUGUST 24, 2022

It was the programming, culture, and vision of the library that attracted her, and the challenge that has kept her engaged and excited ever since. Over eighty percent of the library’s funding comes from private gifts and donations. This is demonstrated by the library’s efforts to collect important local archives.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Parker, a Seneca Indian who worked as the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. National Native American Heritage Month was created with the intention to provide a platform for American Indians to share and honor their culture, traditions, music, art, dance, beliefs, and ways of life.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

billion dollars, making it the second largest group of contributions at 21% of total donations in 2022. Giving by corporations made up 6% of all donations, increasing 3.4% Whether looking at cash or in-kind contributions made to nonprofits, it was noted that these donations had less impact because of inflation in 2022.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re any type of arts organization , you can expand to online offerings at accessible price points. You can take art to the schools or bring students to your art. Any culture where almost everyone follows, and few people lead, is one with a power dynamic that’s easily corrupted. You can sponsor and share research. .

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. The organization uses TechSoup Microsoft and Symantec donations to outfit their labs through TechSoup Brasil. Like so many people here at TechSoup, she has broad experience.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Micro-donation programs. Wishlist drives.

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Any 501(c)(3) can lend your project its nonprofit status and collect donations on your behalf. Executive and organizational coaching Donation oversight. For instance, some focus on the performing arts or the environment, others restrict their work to certain geographies. Not to worry! Fiscal sponsorship can help. .

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Candid

MAY 21, 2021

Among respondents who donated to charity, 37 percent reported increasing their giving to organizations helping to meet basic needs or providing medical care, while 16 percent increased their giving to religious organizations and 12 percent increased their giving to other types of organizations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. This can be an in-person or virtual event.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. The organization uses TechSoup Microsoft and Symantec donations to outfit their labs through TechSoup Brasil. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. All that and she’s also a gifted writer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Note from Beth: I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion in October at the recent Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson where I learned about some of the preliminary study result he discovered. Arts organizations are not alone in this. The question. What we learned: a snapshot.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Recipients receive certificates, posters, magnets, plush animals, or even binoculars depending upon how much the giver donates. Holiday Honor Donations by the Make-A-Wish Foundation: Givers can choose whether to send e-Cards or to print certificates for either Christmas or Hanukah. Make a Holiday Honor Donation ]. Shop PBS ].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Once online donations passed last year’s record of $3.2 As Miami continues to evolve, Give Miami Day acts as a gateway for new members of the community to learn more about local causes they are passionate about and contribute to the overall success of our city,” said Miami Foundation CEO Javier Alberto Soto.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Support, volunteer, and donate to nonprofits Nonprofits that serve the LGBTQIA+ community are always in need of support year-round, but a great way to celebrate Pride Month is to volunteer and donate to these nonprofits. Donate to support their cause here. Donate on their website to support their mission. QC Pride, Inc.

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Achieve

JUNE 19, 2017

Over the 24-hour period, nearly 24 percent of participating individuals made a first-time donation to an organization. The sheer generosity of local donors and their desire to do good for their neighbors is extremely inspiring.”. This year, donors raised $2,062,328 through 8,719 gifts on. Great Give Florida's.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. For example, I’m on the board of a local theater group, and the executive director’s most recent emailed newsletter was titled “ Theater Nurtures Democracy.” Arts and culture. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Donations to arts, culture, and humanities organizations were estimated to have increased 27.5 The environmental and animal organizations are estimated to have received an increase in donations of 11.0 Adjusted for inflation, donations to the environment and animals subsector increased 6.1

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

of all online donations , so it’s one of the best online fundraising ideas out there. In fact, 1 in 4 solicitation emails from peer-to-peer fundraisers result in donations, compared with 1 in 1,250 emails from a nonprofit. “1 On the day of the blitz, send out a series of emails requesting donations. Donation Matching Drive.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Not long ago, accepting cryptocurrency donations seemed like a pretty fringe fundraising offering. Michael serves on the board of Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in Chicago where he lives. Wendy has worked with senior executives of global organizations to transform their leadership, culture, and organizations.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? Use the criteria below to decide if your nonprofit’s mission statement could benefit from an upgrade.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If your nonprofit serves other areas, check out the other funder lists I recently wrote, including ones on Education , Arts & Culture , and Environment & Conservation. Good Sports creates opportunities in sports and physical activity for kids through donations of brand new sports equipment, apparel, and footwear.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Not long ago, accepting cryptocurrency donations seemed like a pretty fringe fundraising offering. Michael serves on the board of Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in Chicago where he lives. Wendy has worked with senior executives of global organizations to transform their leadership, culture, and organizations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re supporting the arts , you could expand online offerings at accessible price points. You could take art to the schools. I planned to supplement that revenue with donations from restaurants, travel packages, and other popular items. I was happy to donate my weekend time (I was shopping anyway!),

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2017

For example, if you weren’t passionate about arts and culture, would you give to your local arts organization? If you didn’t really care about cats and dogs, would you volunteer at your local animal shelter or Humane Society? Probably not. Make the ask. Recognize their actions.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Your nonprofit’s online donation form. Use this opportunity to tap into a new audience of potential supporters and to rally support around your mission, boosting donations in the process. . these helpful marketing materials can engage prospective supporters in your local community or be taken online to maximize attendance.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 4, 2010

Wikipedia Loves Art, Take One The first version of Wikipedia Loves Art first took place in February 2009. The Wikimedians asked if the museum would coordinate a project in which people could photograph artworks in cultural institutions to illustrate Wikipedia articles. I hope you'll share your thoughts in the comments.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2015

We each created our own crowd fundraising pages online and enthusiastically asked our friends and family, from all over the country, to donate to the cause to support us in our efforts. Here are 3 arts and cultural organizations that have given crowd fundraising a go for compelling causes: National Air & Space Museum.

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