The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. But you know that your need for funds is year-round. Fundraisers that launch on a holiday can be playful and upbeat and are a great opportunity to raise general funds.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Donorbox

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) are developed to fund additional academic enrichment programs. Activities funded by these groups include field trips or after-school programs in art, drama, sports, or music. PTAs may also support activities to encourage more parent involvement in school activities.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

The Getty Museum seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest quality. Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2010

Source: National Arts Index It's at times like these -- in the midst of an extended recession and the wake of the tragedy in Haiti -- that the role of funding arts in society may be called into question. After all, funding for the arts (theater, dance, music, museums etc.)

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

It will be up to nonprofits to direct appealing engagement and fundraising strategies towards young individuals to avoid a detrimental depletion of funds over the next several decades. Santeler is experienced in working with arts and education nonprofits professionally. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Ms.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Think about your foundation’s grantee community, as well as the ultimate beneficiaries of the funding.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The 2022 inaugural competition received nearly 2,500 entries from 36 countries worldwide and winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Anthem Awards 2022 Silver Winner — Best Brand Campaign, Education, Art, & Culture. Talking About Race.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

The art of storytelling though, and documenting an event or a slice of time is, of course, not restricted to bound pages. The art of storytelling though, and documenting an event or a slice of time is, of course, not restricted to bound pages. A Guest Post by Sam Mayfield. When I think of story telling, I think of books. January 21.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

For example… Ask for this Not that Help us care for a dog/cat for a day Give to our annual fund Provide lunch for an orphan for a year for just $38.40 Help us reach our goal Provide a homeless person with a hot meal and a warm bed tonight Fund our budget Find more examples of good and bad Asks here. Their name.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. Annual Fund Fundraising Arts & Cultural museum' to participate in an event. Recognize the impact.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

Many kids love playing games, so an event like this is perfect for family-friendly fun that also raises funds for your youth development organization. For older kids and teens that benefit from your youth organization, a video game tournament is a great opportunity for them to show off their skills while raising funds for your organization.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Remember to have a picnic afterwards for trophies and more opportunities to raise funds. Fox Foundation’s, Team Fox young professionals have made these events into a fine art.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Are they country music lovers, or do they enjoy the symphony? Paintings and art. Then, when you reach out to corporate sponsors for funding or promotional sponsorships, you have another package they can choose from. The post Where to Start Your Search for Silent Auction Items appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Livestream some 60s music and entertainment. Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event! How about creating a virtual auction event themed around a type of collectible, like sports memorabilia or music memorabilia? Having the appropriate decoration, online branding, music, and food will be enough.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Unfortunately, I can’t advocate for that right now except for nonprofits associated with the music industry. Once again, Myspace old and new, misunderstood and underestimated the affection that Myspacers once had for this site. So, does your nonprofit need to be on the new Myspace? For them, it’s worth experimenting with.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Their store also offers jewelry, African art and music, and clothing. You can purchase Kiva Cards which then can be redeemed by your gift recipient to fund a loan of his or her choosing. That said, there’s also some great gifts for the primate activists in your life. [ Shop the Jane Goodall Institute Online Store ].

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Happy Hour from 3-6: Get your afternoon buzz on with snacks, beer, and live music to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fundsponsored by Salsa. Daily Musings in the Lounge include: Photo Gallery from PhotoPhilanthropy – browse art that drives action for social change. Sketchnotes by Mike Rhode.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

Example #2: Loma Public Education Fund’s ‘KEEP! Loma Public Education Fund’s Keep! We could not help fund educational programs for children in our district without donors like you! Since 2001, the Loma Public Education Fund (LPEF) has been raising funds for the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

OdysseyWorks is a collective that makes immersive art experiences for one person at a time. OdysseyWorks' projects get to the heart of the fiercest debates in the arts today. Is it elitist to present art that may be dislocating or foreign? You have to generalize. But what if you only had an audience of one?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

I am also looking forward to fall festivals and the bounty of creative and exciting ways to raise funds while having fun! The Art of Planning and Organization Behind the scenes of every successful fall festival fundraiser lies meticulous planning. Don’t worry, we will share more questions to ask yourself and ideas below.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Arizona Gives Day is an incredible collaboration of over 913 nonprofits working together to raise funds. She is a lover of good food, music, and art. Bigger isn’t always better, merged nonprofits might need specialists where a small staff formerly was able to suffice.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 12, 2010

Or produce an art exhibit with elementary school students. How would you fund it? Kickstarter is a website for creative folks to find funding for their dream projects. Funding goal. Kickstarter is an "all or nothing" funding scheme. Why should cultural and arts organizations care about Kickstarter?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Some of these activities included virtua l Wine and Art Nights with art professors, yoga sessions with exercise science professors, and music nights or lessons with music professors. . By May, I UP raised over $193 K from more than 383 donors in support of the Emergency Response Fund and Food Pantry. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Student art show. Give your artistic students the opportunity to show off their skills by hosting a virtual art show. Create an online exhibition to showcase impressive art pieces your burgeoning young artists have created. Your school’s band, orchestra, and choir work hard to prepare music pieces every year.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The funds you’ve raised have stayed the same or decreased year over year. In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. If you’re supporting the arts , you could expand online offerings at accessible price points. You could take art to the schools. Dream bigger. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

He thought he would get at least three or four years of funding in about the same range. In the same conversation he lamented to me how much government funding he was losing because of state budget cuts for his core mission and programs. Childcare alone has lost all its general funding for low-income families.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Your nonprofit can ask supporters and their friends for like-new and gently used unneeded items to resell to fund initiatives towards your mission. Arts and crafts. Musical instruments. The post 4 Types of In-Kind Donations and How To Leverage Them appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Kitchen goods. Electronics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Shout out to Get Fully Funded ! Program-Related Perks. Hear me out.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

Museum of Contemporary Art. The theme of MCON 2015 is “The Power of Influence: Art, Media, Business and Place” and an incredible lineup of speakers from the corporate, nonprofit and public sectors will share stories of the successes and failures they’ve encountered while changing the world. The Art Assignment.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. Using a theme can make this a little easier.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Happy Hour from 3-6: Get your afternoon buzz on with snacks, beer, and live music to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fundsponsored by Salsa Daily Musings in the Lounge include: Photo Gallery from PhotoPhilanthropy – browse art that drives action for social change Sketchnotes by Mike Rhode Play Hard, Do Good T-Shirts from Goodthreads with art by Mike (..)

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

Songbyrd may seem like a coffee place, but it brings a lot more to the table, including a robust live music and event calendar. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. Love Open City but need some space from the conference goers? Tryst (same owners as Open City) provides a great casual meeting space. Pleasant Pops.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 23, 2012

Nonprofits fight poverty, provide great venues for art and music, challenge homelessness, help organize civic life, promote the common good and a host of other functions that puts human community and the common good before profits and a narrow band of investors. Most nonprofits don’t think of themselves as a political organization.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #5: WordPress January 24, 2008 It seems like a good day to talk about WordPress. Here is yet another amazing free and open source tool getting a lot of good attention.

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