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Alumni Fundraising in the Arts: 5 Tips to Create Connections

Achieve

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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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid

In February, bucking end-of-year trends, none of these human services sub-categories were searched more often than the arts and culture sub-categories listed above. For example, arts and culture groups saw month-over-month increases of 111% in January and 61% in February.

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Telling the story in a new way: Should arts leaders use impact evaluation?

ASU Lodestar Center

To borrow from the song: “Art is a many splendored thing.” Art is also very subjective. Again borrowing: “One man’s trash is another man’s art.” So, what is the value of art? Recently, I attended a conference on arts education. Difficult to objectify and quantify. Math doesn’t have to be justified.

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Arts & Cultural Takeaways from bbcon 2019

Connection Cafe

It’s been nearly two months since bbcon 2019 in Nashville, and I’m still thinking about the live music, inspiring mainstage content, and incredible sessions delivered in the Arts & Cultural track. Connection is Everything. Collaboration is the Next Evolution.

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How can board diversity successfully impact nonprofit growth?

ASU Lodestar Center

However, the role that leadership plays in ensuring the success of creating lasting impact to its beneficiaries and stakeholders through accurate representation of demographics is still to be seen. Board diversity is an essential tool in broadening the impact of DEI in the nonprofit sector. Board representation.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

These included higher education institutions with students from underserved communities, arts organizations, and social sector infrastructure organizations. Editor’s note: Scott awarded a grant to Candid.) . An analysis of organizations and projects funded against Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System validates her statement. .

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Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

This option can attract a new demographic of supporters who might not typically attend your events. Art in the Open Air : Host a “plein air” painting competition, where artists create their masterpieces outdoors. This is a unique activity that attracts both art enthusiasts and potential donors.