Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Common ideas for in-person nonprofit events include fundraising galas, donor acquisition lunches, and community engagement events. By having all your attendees in the same location, you’ll be able to effectively create a lively atmosphere with music and lighting. Community building. Logistically complex. Greater outreach.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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. Fellows gain specialized knowledge so they can preserve and promote the legacy of agriculture in their communities.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Recipe book of gratitude Compile a recipe book featuring favorite dishes from your team. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music. This virtual space fosters a sense of community among supporters. This real-time connection allows donors to witness the direct impact of their support.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

While we’ve been living “together apart,” peer-to-peer has been both a virtual enabler and a social inhibiter to fundraising, reminding us of the sense of community achieved by successful in person events in years past. Nonprofits will need fresh ideas to reignite that community and stay relevant to their fundraisers in 2021 and beyond.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

The goal of the Treaty is to end the book famine for people who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled. Ultimately, this community should have equal access to all of the books that are needed for education, employment and social inclusion. The Treaty of Marrakesh, Top Issues: What’s the goal of the Treaty?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology OSS User communities December 12, 2006 One of the things that can make (or break) an open source tool is the community around it. It’s definitely worth a read.

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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. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet. Tickets to a musical or play It can be tricky to get tickets when popular musicals like Les Misérables or Hamilton come to town.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. Build a community outside of work.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Launched in 2012 by music legend Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the Born This Way Foundation develops programs that support its mission to connect young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world. Born This Way Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The mental energy required to actively engage multiple communities simultaneously is exhausting. The first sign of burnout is when managing communities feels overwhelming and monotonous. An online community does not perish because of lack of activity for a week or two. Be sure to stretch and walk throughout your day.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How not to treat an open source user community October 4, 2007 I’ve been using activeCollab for a few months now. They have had an active user community, many of which, I imagine, are going elsewhere.

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

Businesses are able to help nonprofits fill financial gaps when donations have waned, and nonprofits have helped businesses find ways to actively support their communities during the public health crisis. Little Kids Rock is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in schools.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

In honor of our June theme of "Tech Leadership," we asked NTEN''s great Tech Club organizers to help us understand why they answered the call to nonprofit tech leadership in their communities. I learned about NTEN when researching for this book. Following are some highlights from the many answers we received.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Since then, Stacey has become an indispensable member of our staff, leading our community programs and inspiring us to think in new ways about how we can build social capital in our community. I chose to focus my thesis on Community and Civic Engagement in Museum Programs.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I’ll be joined by NTEN’s Community Manager, Sarah Janczak, too. Happy Hour from 3-6: Get your afternoon buzz on with snacks, beer, and live music to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fundsponsored by Salsa. NTEN Community Series: Austin. Where will we be? And, yes, there will be prizes.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Your school’s band, orchestra, and choir work hard to prepare music pieces every year.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

There's so much going on these days at Bookshare: a growing community that's getting hard to keep track of! We came up with a book wishlist for donors who wanted to pitch in and buy specific books requested by Bookshare members. get the book scanned and into Bookshare. More than fifty book requests have already come in.

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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? Virtual Community Market Themed Auction. You might also provide food! Garden Party Auction.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Available funds are low, and you know it will take more than one fundraiser to get your books where they need to be. Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Team merchandise: What local sports team does your community support?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Offering the option to donate in-kind resources opens up the opportunity for the entire community to participate in your organization’s mission, regardless of how much money they have. Musical instruments. Whatever you choose, people in your community will jump at the opportunity to clean out their closets for a good cause!

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

It is what it sounds like: a book of original sheet music, beautifully designed and complemented with artwork and text. There are many artistic projects that offer a template for participation, whether a printed play, an orchestral score, or a visual artwork that involves an instructional set (from community murals to Sol LeWitt).

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music. At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Staff are in one of three offices in California or are part of the Remote Team (R-team for short—people who work from their home communities, wherever those may be). This music was played in the meeting room during transitions and breaks. Let me tell you, our staff has some great taste in music!).

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Used book sale. Flamingo flocking.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

If you have not read Beth Kanter and KD Paine's awesome new book Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , then you must check out Care2's webinar on December 4th at 2PM ET led by Beth, Ashley Boyd of MomsRising, and Ryann Miller of Care2. She specializes in the areas of community engagement, deliberation and empowerment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

In 2008, she asked for advice about raising money to go to Africa to help support the first community access television station opening in Ghana. When I think of story telling, I think of books. Stories surround us on the radio, in newspapers, in our music boxes, in short web videos and on large screens in movie theatres.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Members of your organization may have connections to small businesses in your community that can be utilized to start a conversation about sponsorship. Live entertainment, such as booking a band for attendees to enjoy live music or scheduling a distinctive speaker, can amp up donors about attending.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Brief Comments on Accessibility Concerns on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) The disability community should be concerned about ACTA for two reasons: At its core it’s an anti-piracy agreement. The digital measures designed to defeat piracy usually end up equating accessibility with piracy. Why have public decision-making?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Luckily, the NTEN Community is full of advice on places to go, things to do, dishes to eat, and how to navigate NTC like a pro. Alamo Drafthouse is hailed a must by many community members. Pick up some folk art or books from Yard Dog on South Congress or a Daniel Johnston t-shirt from Waterloo Records. Tips to add?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 29, 2012

He is now the CEO of Growing Power , an organization that develops community food systems. He lives with his wife in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and is the author, with Charles Wilson, of The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities. In 2008, Will was named a John D. and Katherine T.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

I eagerly read about a new social psychology research study in which whites, Asians, and Latinos engaged in a simple collaborative activity--making a music video together. When the music video was not focused on Mexican culture, no such change occurred. But how do we know whether these efforts are working? Direct questioning.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

Luckily, a group of local activists started a blog, Drilling Santa Fe , as an organizing and communication tool, and have put together an organizing event and petition , but it got me to thinking, why don't we all know how to organize our communities? community organizing

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Care2

MAY 29, 2012

We wrote the book because we thought today's marketing conversation needs to refocus on making all of the tactics work together. Based on statistics presented in the book , you can make some easy conclusions: Social media represents a very small percentage of the overall marketing expenditure. Photo via Hugh McCleod.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

NTEN Community Series: Austin If you're going to be in Austin for SXSW or are a local nonprofit organization, we hope you'll also participate in the first of our Community Series events for 2012, taking place in Austin on March 9th. Fork over your lunch money to a local Austin organization and Convio will match your donation!

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

A leading virtual meeting platform, Accelevents is more than just a hosting solution; instead, it inspires brands to grow loyal communities and drive sustainable growth. You can also host entertainment like music and relaxation sessions. . Book a free demo today! Keynote presentations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

In her book “Human resources management for public and nonprofit organizations,” Joan E. Siegal is professional creative who produces spaces for people to connect with each other and God in meaningful ways through music, drama, dance, design, and technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I make sure that music on Pandora is on the agenda for at least half the day. That said, I often joke to friends that when I retire from online activism/communications I am going to open a print book and stationary store that serves martinis, plays Pandora, and offers free handwriting classes. Silence is also good. Guaranteed.

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