Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2021

Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Technology enables us to be as national as our name implies.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

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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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. The podcast is available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon Music and Stitcher (you have no reason not to listen!). Then, they act.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

Youth organizations like yours don’t just help kids live happier, healthier childhoods—you prepare them for the future! That’s why the longevity of youth development organizations is so important! Read on for hybrid event ideas your youth organization can use to grow your fundraising. What is a hybrid event?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

Technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way people live, and they will continue to do so. These changes have significant consequences for how organizations connect with donors, clients, partners, and employees. Leveraging technology is about strategically selecting tools that will advance an organization’s mission.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofit action In the face of these troubling trends, nonprofit organizations are pivotal in the Press Forward funders views of what’s needed. Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively.

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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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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You may have attended your local Tech Club , as an attendee, speaker, or organizer. These meetings allow people interested in nonprofit technology to meet local colleagues, develop professional support networks, and talk shop in a relaxed setting. NTEN 501 Tech Clubs are informal, local groups that meet regularly in many cities.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Believe me, I know how important stewardship is, and the key to effective stewardship is to be organized and have a plan. There’s nothing like a great stewardship relationship database (CRM) to keep you organized and to assure that donor stewardship stays front and center. Embracing technology for outreach.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Harold’s challenge to the group — to write a short story and assign one of five types of musical chords to each sentence — helped us explore what emotions we look to evoke when we share stories. No one is suggesting we set all of our brand and organizational stories to music. Here are my top five insights from that discussion.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Begin by brainstorming ideas and gathering input from people close to your organization, including staff, volunteers, and donors. You can also research popular and successful themes from previous events, either within your organization or those hosted by similar nonprofits. Thank the people who help you most by highlighting Sponsors.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

But embracing low-cost technological solutions can help. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. Our client, Youth Music Project , put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Not only will the upcoming Nonprofit Summit offer you insight into best practices for nonprofit technology built on the world’s number one CRM, you’ll get a sneak peek at exciting new Nonprofit Cloud features and upcoming product offerings. ?. Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

Organizations in all sectors will benefit when including disabled individuals, yet it’s even more dire for nonprofit organizations to strategically implement inclusion principles. Even nonprofit organizations whose missions do not specifically target individuals with disabilities certainly still have disabled stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Take the time to preview the session catalogue and, after you register, you can build a personalized agenda that fits your organization type or role. See technology in action, connect with our sponsors, discover innovations, and meet up with old friends and new. Celebrate each other and the work you do! Packing Your Bags?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Her school engaged her from day one using technology and face-to-face interactions. They used technology designed for higher education along with personal interactions. Supporting philanthropic organizations, whether I’m donating my time or money, is very important to me. She is among the mere 9% of alums who donate.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

Guest blogger Soha El-Borno is a freelance writer specializing in non-profit technology and web 2.0/social Her work has appeared in FundraisingRaising Success magazine, CSAE’s Association Agenda , CharityVillage , and the Wild Apricot nonprofit technology blog. But these days, most people never actually see this music being made live.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

In a panel hosted by TechSoup, representatives from four arts organizations discussed how they are using social media in new and innovative ways to market the arts. Panelists included: Danielle Siembieda, former community engagement and special projects manager for ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network in San Jose, CA.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). For example, Qgiv provides AI to help your organization write peer-to-peer emails, as well as other donor communications.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

At least in Massachusetts, the majority of nonprofits work with network support people who don’t focus totally on nonprofit organizations (there are some wonderful exceptions, however, of companies that focus on the sector.) No technology vendor, even the largest ones, can support everything. But I think more is needed.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Women and Technology November 15, 2006 One of the things I really like about the nonprofit technology community is that there are so many women involved.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 8, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, these questions are becoming more relevant as many nonprofits are feeling the push of the metaverse in the form of crypto-donations, NFT fundraisers, environmental concerns, and cyber advocacy. Cryptocurrency , or “crypto,” is a decentralized, digital currency formed on blockchain technology.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! The First Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofit Technology Projects. The tech support nonprofit, TechBridge in Georgia, has launched the first crowdfunding platform for nonprofit technology projects. Our Right to Be Forgotten on the Internet.

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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. Explore networking.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

million changemakers working at our country’s mission-driven organizations. ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. ALSAC also has an innovation advisory council composed of executives from top technology and media companies. million impact organizations in the U.S., The implications are vast.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Hold music. Even enable hold music. Set up a fully operational call center at your organization with this add-on feature. The post 8 Things We Love About Internet Phone Calls (aka VoIP) appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Call center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Silence on video calls makes us anxious about the technology compared to natural pauses that happen during in-person communication. ( BBC – Gianpiero Petriglieri ) . Adding some music makes it more fun. Here’s a list of dance music. One organization does this pizza! second delay. That is the dance floor.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 19, 2024

A panel discussion I attended highlighted the importance of weaving your organization’s mission into the very fabric of your event. Live music, captivating acrobatic performances, or talented artists can transform an event into a memory-maker. That’s where engaging entertainment comes in.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

of virtual event organizers use polls to increase interactions. Virtual Musicals. Musicals can be fun, and many people enjoy them. If you want to keep things exciting and surprise your guests with something fun, try hosting a virtual musical! In fact, 81.8% We all need a little fun in our lives. Cocktail Class.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

HART for Animals is a one-stop rescue organization for all things pets in rural Maryland. HART needed a technology solution that would allow it to go from a staff of 5 to 50 people — without having to pay additional costs or have extra maintenance. The organization's project on Last Polar Bear reached 26.5

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

But embracing low-cost technological solutions can help. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. Our client, Youth Music Project, put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time.

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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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

But, here’s the kicker: not every organization is making the most of their giving page. Embrace a Sleek, Speedy Design Slow page loads are like elevators without music—awkward and patience-testing. Sounds pretty smooth, right? Keep it flexible so that folks can donate via credit cards, or even Apple Pay.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Prospective donors who don’t have a strong preexisting relationship with your nonprofit may be interested in attending your event if it features engaging elements like live music or a silent disco. Of course, one of the most important benefits of hosting a silent auction is the opportunity to drive major new revenue for your organization.

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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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