sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Katie Farkas, View Arts Center Expiry Dates Can Be a Retention Touchpoint “We run a report at the beginning of each month of credit cards that are expiring so donors can get a personal call, thank you, and ask for a new card. Katie Farkas, View Arts Center What’s Your Best Fundraising Tip?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Embarking on Your AAPI Heritage Month Journey Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrated every May in the United States, provides an important opportunity to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Displaying AAPI visual arts is another engaging activity.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

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Everyaction

JULY 5, 2018

Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Database and CRM systems for arts and cultural organizations should offer the capability for several key tasks: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. How can you grow your email list to activate and build your organization’s power?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This important awareness month is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Indigenous American Indians and the history of the country’s first stewards. Parker, a Seneca Indian who worked as the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. November is National Native American Heritage Month!

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

The site’s design emphasizes three primary avenues for discovering content: watching the series, exploring additional materials like interviews and lesson plans, and engaging in real-world activities, such as building a native plant garden. Endowed by Dr. Ruth J.

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Candid

MAY 29, 2024

Imagine a librarian who has separate bookshelves dedicated to art history, women’s history, Latin American studies, and LGBTQ icons. ‘The librarian’s dilemma’ My favorite illustration of intersectionality is “the librarian’s dilemma,” by Valerie Purdie Greenaway of Columbia University. Where should the librarian put the book?

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. May is set aside every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans to American history and modern society.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Organized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) , this year’s 27th annual awards includes over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. Excellence – Website for Art. The Frist Art Museum. Without further ado: the winners!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

After graduating with a BFA in drama & music from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ellen spent ten years bringing joy to audiences nightly as one of only ten lead performers in the longest running musical revue in the world—San Francisco’s “Beach Blanket Babylon.” 32) Fred Northup, Jr.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 23, 2013

If you asked me a month ago what the biggest barrier was to American arts organizations adopting practices that support active engagement in the arts by diverse participants, I would have said two: money and legitimacy. But secondly, and more importantly, it meant validation for active participation in the arts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When you curate a guest list that not only gathers people but also garners support, it can significantly impact the outcome of your fundraising events by transforming attendees into active contributors to your mission. Segment your guest list based on their giving history, engagement level, and capacity to contribute.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From arts to business, science to civil services, Latinos have been underlying forces driving America’s progress. Artistic Appreciation: Display the art, music, and literature of Latino artists. Honoring the Pioneers: Dedicate time to spotlight Latino figures from history, highlighting their enduring impact on American society.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 22, 2021

In the most financially challenging time in the history of higher education, proving the value of your technology investments is more important than ever before. Morehouse University , the only historically Black liberal arts college in the U.S. million in legacy cost savings, and boosted revenue 12%.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Think about what types of activities your organization offers that kids would like. Maybe think about activities you could support that would offer parents a place for their kids to go and learn, like a movie series, art classes, or a small-scale concert. Build a membership program specifically for children. Can’t think of any?

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EveryAction

JUNE 20, 2023

For over 20 years, EveryAction has provided technology to support nonprofits working to make the world a better place, and we’re honoring that history through our product roadmap and commitments. Activate supporters with Mobilize. Education, art, and culture can receive the support they need to flourish. And so much more.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently, modernist and impressionist paintings have been selling particularly well in the art world. Recently, modernist and impressionist paintings have been selling particularly well in the art world. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Arts and culture nonprofits Arts and culture-focused nonprofits excel at fundraising events because they can get donors involved with their mission in a personal way. Mobile giving apps are great for recurring givers because they can access all their giving activity from the app, allowing them to review their complete giving histories.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 2, 2017

Almost every arts organization would say that audience development is vital to their long term viability. Arts and cultural organizations are left wondering: Who should we focus on because they have the potential to become long-term patrons? How can we cultivate patrons to maximize support without any giving history?

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

A disability is any condition of the mind or body that makes it more difficult for someone to partake in certain activities and may impair their ability to participate easily in normal daily pursuits. That’s why every July in the United States, it’s important to observe Disability Pride Month! Donate to support their mission here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Participate in mutually reinforcing activities: Harness strengths and mitigate weakness by pursuing complementary activity consistent with an organization’s mission and the common goal shared by all. Identify common goals and work with early adopters to develop measurement systems and design mutually reinforcing activities.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." I eagerly read about a new social psychology research study in which whites, Asians, and Latinos engaged in a simple collaborative activity--making a music video together. I wanted to know more. Direct questioning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Despite its long history, few researchers studied the use and impact of citizen science until the 1980s. Tags: Art Sector Arts & Technology engagement. Over the course of several projects at the Lab, Rick Bonney and others noted that different kinds of participation led to different outcomes for participants.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 23, 2024

Simultaneously, there has been exponential growth in digital technology, online tools, and code-driven applications that require greater knowledge by staff to achieve the objective of discerning the wealth, active interest, and the emotional or economic intersection of a donor and the nonprofit. This is a true story!)

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

They often benefit from nonprofit-related activities and are inclined to give back , but they have busy lives in which their families’ needs may take precedence over donating to or getting involved with your organization. The activities could take the form of downloadable worksheets, coloring books, or supply packets to make a craft.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

This way, you can carefully tailor donation appeals and donor recognition activities to your mid-level donors’ involvement, preferences, and interests in your organization. Use your CRM to take a deep dive into donors’ giving histories and look at the average amounts they’ve given to your organization. Let’s begin.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Check on your retention rate throughout the year and adjust your donor outreach and engagement activities accordingly. You can extend this concept into other activities, too, including your appeals, peer-to-peer fundraising events, and other campaigns. You can easily track your donor retention rate by using a few different tools.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists. It also won the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture a Silver Vega Award!

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Imagine this situation: You go to an arts event, one of a type you rarely or never take part in. There's been a lot of innovation in arts programming in the last few years. Museums and other venues are offering special programs for teens, for hipsters, for people who want a more active or spiritual or participatory experience.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

This year, Forum One took home one platinum, four gold, and six silver awards in the categories of cultural, non-profit, science, health, and school/university websites, as well as digital branded content, arts and culture virtual experiences, and family and kids apps and software.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S. Americans for the Arts :: @ Americans4Arts. National Museum of American History :: @ AMHistoryMuseum. Ashoka :: @ Ashoka.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

I feel strongly that there are huge issues with racial and ethnic diversity in museums and arts organizations that deserve a million more posts. One was a conference on pushing our practice in art museums. It took me awhile to catch on to the gender divide in museums, arts organizations, and libraries. That's why I wrote this.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

They can be held in-person or online, and they can easily be paired with other events, which can range from a virtual golf tournament to a charity art exhibition. Once you’ve researched who you’re trying to reach, you can then activate targeted messages that best align with them.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

Harbor History Museum asks for only the basics. Portland Museum of Art groups their E-newsletter with links to their social media accounts. Enable RSS so visitors can keep up with your blog activity with Google Reader (my preference). Include Links to Your Social Media Accounts. Add it to your Facebook Apps.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Mastering the art of storytelling: Connecting heart to cause Let’s talk about storytelling —it’s more than a buzzword. This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about. It’s about making your members feel something.

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