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Top 5 Trends Spotted at the Northwest Event Show 2024

Greater Giving

Think DIY charcuterie boards with artisanal meats and cheeses, whimsical cotton candy machines that bring back childhood memories, or trendy oyster bars where guests personalize their platters with unique toppings. Live music, captivating acrobatic performances, or talented artists can transform an event into a memory-maker.

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Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser

The Modern Nonprofit

March = Adolescent Self-Injury Awareness Month, National Athletic Training Month, International Black Women In Jazz & The Arts Month, Brain Injury Awareness Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, National Music in Our Schools Month, National Nutrition Month, National Social Work Month, Women’s History Month, Youth Art Month.

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

Get Fully Funded

Please give so that we can end childhood hunger in India and help these children realize their full potential. 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. A note about music: Do not use licensed music without permission.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Proceeds aid musicians and music industry workers who are struggling with illness, disease, and age-related problems. Jude Gift Shop :: giftshop.stjude.org. One-of-a-kind gifts designed to help St.

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5 questions for Samara Islam

NTEN

I could spend an eternity talking about music I like, so let’s go ahead and cut it off here for now. What was a favorite childhood meal? What are some of your favorite local adventures? I’m not much of an outdoor person, but I do love taking my daughter to the Oregon Zoo!

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides grants related to nutrition and culinary education, life skills development, childhood hunger, and arts education. The Guitar Center “makes the gift of music available to people across the country by providing resources for music education programs. Areas served: US. Areas served: US.

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Strategic Storytelling For Brand Building: How To Identify And Share Your Nonprofit’s Brand Origin Story

Kindful

As early as childhood, we’re taught to seek out stories to learn from through books, movies, music, shows, etc. .” Why are stories so effective? It’s brain science. Human beings are actually hardwired to connect to stories.