Applications are now open for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program 2023
Charity Village
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Calgary Arts Development announced that applications are now open for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program 2023.
$25-million gift to create new public art trail on Toronto’s waterfront
Charity Village
JUNE 30, 2022
$25 million donation from the Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation will create a new, outdoor public art trail on the future Villiers Island in Toronto’s transformed Port Lands. The post $25-million gift to create new public art trail on Toronto’s waterfront appeared first on CharityVillage.
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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture
Bloomerang
APRIL 7, 2022
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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Client Spotlight: Orange County School of the Arts
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Who they are The award-winning Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts. OCSA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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The Art Of Asking: 3 Tricks To Keep Donation Appeal Messaging Fresh
Bloomerang
JANUARY 6, 2022
When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging. Direct calls to action, parameter setting and variation of those parameters are great tools, especially when your job involves regularly reaching out to the public. Give a direction rather than a question.
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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture
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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Building Immersive, Innovative Digital Experiences for Arts and Culture
Forum One
MARCH 25, 2021
Arts organizations serve as a vital heartbeat for local communities, infusing creativity, transforming spaces, and bringing together diverse audiences. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Elevating a world-class cultural landmark. The Frist Art Museum: Inspiring cultural curiosity in Nashville.
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Breaking into the nonprofit sector
Charity Village
APRIL 26, 2024
arts and culture, environment, education, health, religion, public policy, […] The post Breaking into the nonprofit sector appeared first on CharityVillage. It includes a variety of different roles (e.g., project manager, programmer, instructor, accountant, fundraiser, receptionist, etc.), and industries (e.g.,
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How Ideology Affects Which Causes Donors Support
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 8, 2017
Arts and culture: 6.8%. Research and public policy: 1.5%. Arts and culture: 4.1%. Research and public policy: 1.4%. Arts and culture: 2.9%. Research and public policy: 1.8%. Environment: 8.8%. Women and girls: 8.5%. Health and safety: 8%. Education: 7.4%. International development: 6.2%.
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Finding Data Management Solutions for Arts and Culture Organizations
Everyaction
JULY 5, 2018
Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Database and CRM systems for arts and cultural organizations should offer the capability for several key tasks: 1.
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Going Viral: Creative Social Media Campaigns to Inspire Museums
sgEngage
DECEMBER 9, 2021
According to Pew Research Center, 72% of the American public uses some type of social media. In 2020, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) challenged visitors to “twin” with works of art in their vast collection and then share their creative ensembles online using the hashtag “MetTwinning”. Art Fund “See Everything”.
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The Public Argument About Arts Support as Seen through the Lens of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 29, 2012
Earlier this month, the Detroit Institute of Arts was "saved" by a voter-approved property tax (called a "millage") in its three surrounding counties. I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts.
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Social Media and the Arts: How Strong Is Your Social Net?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 6, 2013
Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. keep spending level.
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Learning in Public Challenges and Actions
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 14, 2012
Learning in Public Challenges and Actions – guest post by Annie Hernandez. I went to the Learning in Public session expecting to hear that the process the Packard Foundation used to evaluate their capacity building work was wildly successful. Could it be shared in whole or part with your public? Should you do the same?
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Public Ally Humbled by Her Experience in Program
ASU Lodestar Center
OCTOBER 8, 2018
posted by Samantha Witter Class 12 Public Ally. Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. The Christmas party consists of games, raffles, arts and crafts, food and pictures with Santa. Samantha Witter was part of Public Allies' Class 12.
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Can Public Art Increase Civic Participation?
Connection Cafe
MAY 10, 2016
(NSD) aimed to improve the voting experience and increase civic engagement using public art. Working with the Knight Foundation, Mural Arts, Committee of Seventy and other key nonprofit partners, HMC created a completely new way to look at, and impact, voter turnout and experience here in Philadelphia.
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Instead of Selling Objects, Build Public Trust
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 8, 2018
It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Here's what happened.
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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 23, 2023
2) Master the Art of Prompting Prompting is the language we use to communicate with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Take, for instance, a case where an organisation initially developed a public-facing chatbot. Recognising the risk this posed for public interaction, they repurposed the chatbot for internal use.
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Learning In Public On Wikis
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 27, 2011
Wikis can be terrific platforms for supporting professional learning in real time, but it requires a comfort level with “ learning in public.&# Learning in private is what most of us did in school. Social media has unleashed a fabulous opportunity for professional learning about practice in public. How do you do this?
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2023 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2023
In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns.
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OCTOBER 26, 2013
Art Institute of Chicago. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museum of Modern Art. National Public Radio. Public Broadcasting System. Amnesty International. BeadforLife Store. Best Friends Animal Society. DoGoodBuyUs. Field Museum. First Book. Getty Museum. Global Goods Partners. Handcrafting Justice. Sesame Street.
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2024 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Arts, cultural preservation, and humanities – 6%. Research and public policy – 1%. Public media and communications – 0%. Animals and wildlife – 11%. Children and youth – 10%. Faith and spirituality – 8%. Human and social services – 8%. Environment and conservation – 7%.
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Tech Soup
DECEMBER 12, 2011
project will focus on apps for arts organizations, with a practical. We'll share some interesting apps developed for arts. Discovering Public Art with Public Art Omaha. engage with public art? engage with public art? Engaging Audiences at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
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Resources to Guide Arts and Cultural Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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. . Conclusion: .
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How the Currier Museum of Art Prepared for Its Reopening
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Our focus was to maintain a connection with the public and our members. We sent weekly Membership Monday emails; created a new space online and on social media with story time, art activities, curatorial walk throughs; provided holiday meals for purchase from our café each month; and hosted Zoom talks with artists from our collection.
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Anthem Awards Finalists Announced!
Forum One
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Anthem Awards were created to highlight and amplify the most impactful and inspiring work across seven core purposes: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate.
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2022 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 2, 2022
In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Anthem Awards Winners Announced
Forum One
JANUARY 30, 2024
By amplifying the voices that ignite global change, these awards honor work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.
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4 Clever Ways to Recruit and Retain More Members at Arts & Cultural Organizations
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
These aren’t just jokes for people who like art — they’re real membership categories at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston. Al though I live a thousand miles away, I almost bought a membership just to support their art puns. . Or are you more of a “Sugar Dada”? . Special Member Access .
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Nonprofit Bylaws Made Easy: Tips and Best Practices
Donorbox
JUNE 8, 2021
The nonprofit sector serves the public interest and plays an essential role in our economies. They benefit our society in fields such as religion, science, economy, health, arts and culture, civil rights, environment […].
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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage
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. The Gamm also serves as a broader cultural hub, with movies , a concert series , an art gallery, food truck nights, and more. They are literally all over the map.
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Salesforce.org Partners with The Atlantic on the Inheritance Project
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
This groundbreaking project isn’t only an opportunity to show the meaningful ways that businesses can use their power, influence, and platform to make tangible social change, but it’s also a model for the uniquely powerful impact that can be created when the art of storytelling and state-of-the-art technology are combined.
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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations
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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Forum One Wins 12 Davey Awards!
Forum One
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The Davey Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts , a top-tier body of select professionals from the “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Gold – Arts for Websites. Silver – Features, Art Direction for Digital Content. The Vilcek Foundation.
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2021 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2021
In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns.
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It's National 211 Day!
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent.
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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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Guest Post by Perli Ni: ow Social Media Can Help Nonprofit Arts Organizations Reconnect With Supporters
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.) Many may be asking, therefore, “Why fund the arts?”
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Marc van Bree and I were chatting about some of the collaborative arts marketing strategies that some arts organizations have experimented with on Twitter. Since there have been a few examples, I asked Marc if would write a post looking at some of these. How did you get 340 museums to participate?
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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian
Blue Fox
OCTOBER 1, 2022
friendsoffosterchildren.net Henegar Center Performing Arts Center The Henegar Center entertains, educates, and enriches by producing the highest quality performing arts experiences. henegarcenter.com Jacksonville Civic Council Shaping Jacksonville’s future as a premier national and international city.
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How to Utilize NFTs for Fundraising
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
How did a concept, little known to the general public just a year ago, become a major disruptor in the world of fundraising as we know it? A new form of art is gaining traction in the cryptocurrency space.
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The Art of Relevance is Now Available For Free on the Web (and Here's Why)
Museum 2.0
APRIL 18, 2018
You can now read all the chapters in The Art of Relevance for free online. You can still buy The Art of Relevance as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook--but you can also read any chapter, any time, online. Or how Felton Thomas fought the library union to make the Cleveland Public Library matter more. It's finally here!
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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources
Bloomerang
MAY 6, 2022
Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Brown Rudnick Center for Public Interest. Webb Family Foundation. The Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program. Heim Foundation. Educational Assistance and Training Programs.
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