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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 74: Increasing Civic Engagement Through Philanthropy

Connection Cafe

Community foundations are doing critical work to create change at the local level. They play a convening role in the community and engage community members in philanthropy to address pressing local issues. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why and how The Miami Foundation embraced the concept of new power. The Miami Foundation.

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Over The Edge Fundraiser: A Daring Take on Fundraising

Qgiv

But, they persist as an effective fundraiser. The first day is for media and often involves VIPs from local media groups taking part in the activity. Make sure local radio, tv, and other news outlets are aware of your event. Over the edge events aren’t new. Is an over the edge event right for your nonprofit?

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Paul, Detroit, Akron, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Macon, Miami. Start small and work your way out.

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Make #GivingTuesday 2021 Count!

Qgiv

Andrea Ortega, Director of Nonprofit Services Andrea hails from Cali, Colombia by way of Miami, FL. Pitch your local press. Create a press release to share your campaign plans with your local media. She has a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is currently pursuing her Ph.D.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The purpose of the Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium is to highlight current best practices, lessons learned from the field, and trends in effective nonprofit and philanthropic board leadership, as well as board recruitment and retention. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit19 / @TogetherSC.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Paul, Detroit, Akron, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Macon, Miami. Start small and work your way out.

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Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last year, as Giving Days became increasingly popular, Knight Foundation looked for a way to help the community foundations organizing them make these online giving campaigns even more effective. The Miami Foundation offered the 305 prize for the donor who gave at 3:05 p.m., a hat tip to one of the local area codes.

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