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Demystifying Charity Gala Planning

Greater Giving

The lighting and music should create a warm inviting atmosphere. Guests need to be able to see each other and their food, and the music should be low enough that they can enjoy conversation during this time. Live music, or interactive entertainment can add a memorable touch. Set realistic goals. Focus on storytelling.

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How to Host a Benefit Concert for Your Nonprofit

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Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

There is no money, there are no resources, and the situation is only getting worse. You’re immediately captivated, and you WANT to know the story behind this photo. If it’s a captioned/narrated video, the background music is very important. Just as in movie scores, the music can set the tone and enforce the message.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. What Nonprofits Need to Know.

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The scarcity mentality

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

We were talking about whether or not this certain nonprofit, who had mondo resources, should help facilitate web development for their client organizations. at 5:14 pm That’s a pretty sad story, Michelle, and interesting that it was coming from a nonprofit that based on resources shouldn’t have been thinking that way.

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Guest Post: A Tale of Two University Museums

Museum 2.0

The Rhode Island School of Design was established in 1877 alongside its Museum of Art, an important resource for RISD students. The Edna Lawrence Nature Lab was established in 1937, also as a resource for students. It was always obvious to me which was the preferred resource. The Museum is open the usual 10-5, Tuesday-Sunday.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Do You Persuade Boards To Scale Back Events In Favor Of More Cost-Effective Fundraising Strategies?

Bloomerang

I’d like to do that again this year, and use the resources we save to expand our individual major gift fundraising, but our board is adamant we return to the in-person event. Is it the best use of your limited time and resources ? Here are the biggest pros: You host a captive audience to hear your message and experience your mission.