Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t. How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Keynote speakers include Glennon Doyle , New York Times bestselling author, activist, philanthropist, and host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast; and Simu Liu , actor, writer, producer, and one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022.” Monday, October 17, 1:00-2:00 pm ET. Blackbaud Product Update Briefings.

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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: . A lot of people are talking about it right now. Who owns the AI art that is created?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. It’s important to understand peoples’ motivations to donate their time to your cause. Just as with any relationship, adaptability is key to longevity.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

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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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

She has served as the vice president and creative director of a national fundraising firm and chief development officer in arts and higher education. Benefactor Group is currently working with arts, culture, and educational institutions; human service organizations; the faith community; and others working to improve the quality of life.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2011

Petri Darby is the Director of Brand Marketing & Digital Strategy at Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. He blogs at darbyDARNIT. And he’s an all around funny guy (I love the one where he’s reading O Magazine).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Keep it personal, and make sure your donors know that you see them as real people with a real interest in what you’re doing. The post Zen and the Art of the Nonprofit Donation Receipt appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Because your mission is personal. It’s personal to you, your beneficiaries, and your donors. Final Thoughts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Today brings author Bruce Tulgan’s latest book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work. Tulgan says that what truly sets “go-to people” apart is how they think and what they do, including: They understand the peculiar mathematics of real influence – doing the right thing for the long term.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

On a recent trip to Chicago, I checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. As I walked around delighting in the weirdness that is contemporary art, I realized how advantageous it can be to not have any permanent exhibits. Learn how the Speed Art Museum is delivering an exceptional experience for visitors and employees: read the story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 31, 2024

Charities, and the people who work with them as paid staff and unpaid volunteers, are often the unspoken heroes of our society. From accessible community programming to education to creating art and culture activities, charities help nourish people’s minds, bodies, and souls.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are. 4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The art of soliciting donations is essential for the long-term success of a nonprofit. While many people are uncomfortable asking for donations, it remains a necessary part of fundraising. Donors expect appeals from nonprofits and look forward to the opportunity to support causes they hold dear.

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s one way to get inside the minds of people who use Candid’s GuideStar to discover organizations aligned with their values. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2012

Gold Medaling in Social Media and Arts Organizations, guest post by James Nickerson. But I was also asked to present on Social Media and the Arts at this “Gay Chorus Olympics.”. And boy, were people interested! Above all, the Olympic sized theme we walked away with is Arts organizations lead the way in social media innovation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals. WCAG standards are important as they provide a comprehensive framework and standards for creating inclusive digital experiences that promote equal access to information for all types of people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Being new to the arts & cultural space (career-wise, not interest-wise), I’ve been doing a lot of reading to get a better understanding of this industry. While we’re not in this dire situation in the arts & cultural industry, I think there are things we can learn from the retailers who are thriving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Early on in Eli Broad's book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? Find the best people to whom you can delegate, and know their strengths and weaknesses. The best way to mentor is to challenge people and then to set an example by letting them see you in action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” Analytical Style people control their emotions but tend to ask questions rather than give orders.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. By sharing facts about how to lower the risk of contracting or spreading the disease, arts and cultural organizations can help keep their communities healthy and instill a sense of calm. . Leaders, find your voice .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are. 4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

At my museum, we pride ourselves on developing programming in a collaborative way that emphasizes diversity and intentionally encourages social bridging by bringing people together from different walks of life around cultural experience. While it is not easy to ask directly "what do you think about XX people?"

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On one hand, I’m concerned about its impact on society—will people lose touch with reality? Onsite AR mobile apps have performed better than headset experiences because, ultimately, people want to experience arts and culture communally (and AR only makes sense in situ).

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2020

I n her blog post “ What Will Make People Feel Safe Attending a Cultural Entity Again? ” Colleen Dilenschneider listed some of the factors that will make people feel comfortable visiting cultural organizations in a post-COVID-19 world. Spread out entrance times and limit the number of people you let in .

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Arts, culture, and performance are all personal passions for her. To do this, the theater has many ways to support the people of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. They are literally all over the map.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Facebook aka Meta, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok have become integrated into how people communicate with one another and access culture. Art Fund “See Everything”. In 2016 UK charity Art Fund harnessed the power of video to create the successful campaign “See Everything”. METTWINNING.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 9: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay. 3: International Day of People with Disabilities — #IDPwD23. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

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. This idea of human connectivity is the driver behind your patrons’ connection with your organization and its mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I was seeking a way to combine my interest in technology and helping people. For example, with email, I think many people check it reflexively because of their device notifications, boredom, or having the false notion that busyness (e.g. So I tell people that you can do it all and you can have it all. Is it doing anything well?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Maxwell "People buy into the leader, then the vision.” -- John C. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They promote “go-to-ism” – finding other indispensable people throughout the organization and building new go-to people whenever there’s a chance to do so.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Major event tickets Major annual events are bucket list items for many people, but that also makes tickets hard to come by. 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. Cruise Around 35.7

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2017

At the core of humanity, people want to do good, but they often need a push to take the first step, writes international speaker and Achieve President Derrick Feldmann, who was the keynote speaker at the 2017 FIA Conference in February. At the core of humanity, people want to do good. The following blog first appeared on. Start small.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. What are the best strategies for engaging people on Twitter/Facebook? What makes a good influencer strategy?

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