ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2011

Musical Instrument Museum. As we sat in a circle on that first evening and shared the stories of our objects, I was struck by the themes that emerged as to how and why each of us had pursued work or volunteer service in the nonprofit sector, and also to what kept us committed to that service. Early bird registration ends September 9th!

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

It sounds really weird to say this because organizations that put on conferences are devoted to offering high quality education. I heard things like, “Gosh, we used to select speakers, tell them when and where to show up, make sure their tech was working, and leave the room.” Coached speakers to become better presenters.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

10 steps to run a silent auction First, let’s define exactly what a silent auction entails to give you a better understanding of how these events work. With an in-person event, attendees browse items displayed on a table and place bids on their favorites using paper bid sheets or a mobile bidding platform. What is a silent auction?

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DipJar

MAY 10, 2022

At DipJar, we have the opportunity to work with so many outstanding organizations. We love them all, but those that deal with animals – whether it’s the Loggerhead Marinelife Center or the Friends of the Dallas Animal Shelter – have a special place in our hearts.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Host a trash cleanup to help out your community and encourage volunteers to engage with your organization.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Specific personalization When sending an appeal letter, thank-you note, or email to a donor, always include a note at the bottom and say something about the impact their gift has made and something very specific about their kids, dog, family, home, job, favorite sport, hobby, alma mater, volunteer work, or latest travel adventure.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. The more people know about the organization they’re contributing to and how those organizations are making a difference in the community, the more likely they’ll be willing and excited participants at future events!

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. What is most important is that whoever writes the grant fully understands the project and the organization and how to present both to the funders. . Funding Priority: Education.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Showcasing the work your nonprofit does can really drive home the impact of the mission, the programs and services you provide. Greater Giving’s upcoming report on The State of Nonprofit Fundraising found that only 20% of organizations surveyed said special events were critical fundraising activities last year.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

A memorable auction theme or fundraising gala theme creates a unique experience that leaves a lasting impression on attendees long after the last bid is placed. Begin by brainstorming ideas and gathering input from people close to your organization, including staff, volunteers, and donors.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . If, as a festival planner, you are considering hosting an event during COVID, you’ll need to consider what type of festival would work best for your location, the COVID requirements, and people’s comfort levels. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. Here are a few types of memorabilia that work well for auctions: Sports jerseys Sports equipment (footballs, baseballs, baseball gloves, etc.)

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

In just a few weeks, I'm heading to Colorado to chat with a group of nonprofits about using social media in their work -- but not in Denver. Jen Newmeyer, Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina I had a few assumptions I decided to test by talking to some organizations that work locally using social media.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Between Netflix, music streaming services, and even magazines, your donors are already used to a subscription-based engagement plan. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. So what do we do?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Additionally, in a study conducted by Yordanos Eyoel, Millennials have reportedly low levels of trust in civil society and demand accountability from organizations. Pyser states, “ An organization that fails to engage and learn with millennials can be committing a failure in business judgement.” Recommendations. Engage in crowdfunding.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You may have attended your local Tech Club , as an attendee, speaker, or organizer. But it takes more than a name and a place to convene a group of thoughtful people; it takes local organizers who are willing to give their time and efforts to build and maintain a local Tech Club.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 25, 2021

With how negative and cynical many museum professionals (especially myself) sound about museums on Twitter and in other professional spaces the question that follows is: “Why do you keep choosing to work in museums since you think they are so awful/bad/whatever?” Our victory is our work. This is my role in making a better world.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Online fundraising is simply a way for nonprofit organizations to raise money online, rather than the more traditional in-person fundraising route. Organizations can use a donation form on their website or social media channels to solicit donations from anywhere in the world. Can they access your organization on demand?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Swift worked with several artists on her album; in turn, they promoted the collaborations. This exposed her work to new audiences and served as a way to increase awareness in general. We also recommend asking your volunteers and board members to introduce you to people and organizations you might not be familiar with.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Honor our 2023 Raise Award Winners   The annual Raise Awards honor the vision, passion, and dedication of top fundraising professionals and their nonprofit organizations. This organization is one that pushes itself, inspires others, and consistently reaches for new heights by implementing new ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2012

While the world acclaimed sports event was taking place in London, the Gay Chorus Olympics was taking place in Denver. Gold Medaling in Social Media and Arts Organizations, guest post by James Nickerson. Above all, the Olympic sized theme we walked away with is Arts organizations lead the way in social media innovation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

You’ll learn how Nonprofit Cloud can increase your organization’s social impact. The pandemic revealed the importance of having a strong digital infrastructure in place to weather storms, seamlessly run your entire mission, and set you up for future growth. Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

In other words, don’t throw this together at the last minute and expect it to work! Interest Keepers: Post photos and videos of your work in action throughout your campaign. Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. So, give this effort the time and attention it deserves!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Start small and work your way out. Learn more at the link above.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Your supporters help make the work you do possible, allowing you to change the world. These events also serve as a good time for your donors to learn more about the projects they support from your organization and receive updates from your team members leading the specific projects they contributed to. Project updates. Donor retention.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Join us for our latest Care2 Expert Webinar with Dane Grams (formerly of nonprofit GLSEN) and Emily Logan (Senior Campaign Manager at Care2) as they reveal findings about what really works when it comes to welcome series messaging, so you can start your new online relationships with a bang. Which images will make the biggest impact.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2017

It’s no secret that working in the nonprofit sector is challenging. It’s common to arrive at a place where you’re not sure the work is paying off. The staff at Nonprofit Hub feels such a sense of purpose in our work that gets us through the inevitable trying times. . Breathe and don’t fret. 5) Go down memory lane.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. Who benefits from your organization? Videos show as well as tell.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Is your organization in the process of planning a summer fundraiser? Many traditional fundraisers can also be tailored and still work with social distancing. We suggest working with a company like Clickbid Mobile Bidding to ensure bidding is made easy and done right with the latest technology. Virtual auction .

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 21, 2018

It’s no secret that working in the nonprofit sector is challenging. It’s common to arrive at a place where you’re not sure the work is paying off. The staff at Nonprofit Hub feels such a sense of purpose in our work that gets us through the inevitable trying times. . Breathe and don’t fret. Take time for yourself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. When is the last time your organization held a staff retreat? Pre-work would prime me for the learning objectives. Here’s some terrific advice from Sarah Axelson.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As a kid, I was saturated by symphony performances and choral music. I’m looking for a place to donate in honor of my mother’s 90 th birthday, and a gift made to the local symphony orchestra in Myrtle Beach seemed like the right thing to do. How do we get kids to grow up and grow into giving to your organization?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . If, as a festival planner, you are considering hosting an event during COVID, you’ll need to consider what type of festival would work best for your location, the COVID requirements, and people’s comfort levels. .

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Between Netflix, music streaming services, and even magazines, your donors are already used to a subscription-based engagement plan. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. So what do we do?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

How Nonprofits Can Join the Party So, how can nonprofit organizations get in on this celebration? Organize and Participate in Cultural Events Multicultural Cooking Class : Organize a cooking class where immigrants teach participants how to make traditional dishes from their home countries.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

You may be working with a group of people who know each other. of virtual event organizers use polls to increase interactions. This can provide a deeper connection between attendees and strengthen any business networking that is taking place at the same time. . Virtual Musicals. Not sure what to do? Live Games.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The initial wave of generative-AI examples in the art, music, and written composition spaces has generated a lot of interest within the technology sector. Your charitable organization has probably fielded questions from curious supporters and internal audiences on the ways it might be leveraged. Probability was on his side.

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