Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

What sets this apart is the collaboration of 100 artists from diverse countries, orchestrated by the Playing For Change Foundation. Playing For Change aims to provide arts education to marginalized youth in 17 countries. The organization believes in the transformative power of music as a tool for social change.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Many of the nonprofits that received an award had a strong pre-existing relationship. Yet for many other nonprofits the award came ‘without warning.’ ’ The awards are usually unrestricted, and the nonprofits simply received notice by email. . Her team of advisors helps her give her wealth away faster.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more. The events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2022

I first learned of Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way – A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity during a creatively difficult time in my life. I was working a demanding job at an advertising agency, averaging 50+ hours per week while unsuccessfully trying to maintain my personal art practice on the side. An artist date?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

By tapping into this enthusiasm and organizing creative fundraisers that resonate with your audience, your nonprofit can harness the power of summer to raise extra funds. Charity Bike Ride Organizing a charity bike ride is a fantastic way to promote health and wellness in your community while also raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2012

It profiles an innovative organization called EngAGE. One of its project is the Burbank Senior Artists Colony , a first-of-its-kind senior apartment community with high-end arts amenities and programs (how cool is that?). The NOHO Senior Arts Colony and the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony will open in 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Note From Beth: Yesterday, I attended a convening called “ Beyond Dynamic Adaptability ” for arts organizations about cultural participation in the arts. This year’s Academy Award winning film – Inside Job – is one of the most powerful descriptions of what went wrong leading up to the financial collapse of 2008.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

For our third year of this series, we featured three outstanding people: Erin Dinan from One Sandwich at a Time , Jared Fenton from The Reflect Organization , and Veranda Rodgers from Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center. DSNNN won $2,500 for their collaborative art project and organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

” And that’s a difficult question to answer – whether it is your social or network strategy or a work of art. They are fully dedicated to their craft and want their artistic contributions to be authentic and tangible. The first step is identify what impact might look like as this post explains. “I

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

Organize a golf tournament. Get companies involved, have people come out to the course, and raise money for your organization. Pro tip: use a tool like Race Entry to make organizing your run a walk in the park…err, run in the park. Instead of a winner-take-all, brainstorm other awards. The Susan G.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

It was organized by Ed Schipul. They organize supporters, raise attention to important social and political issues, seek donations, and organize supporters to walk, run, shout, protest, and vote, things that were once done mostly by nonprofit organizations. What artistic problems need a dose of geek teamwork?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Your artist just has to log in and lead class virtually.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

Forum One has been nominated for 11 Vega Awards in 8 different categories! The Vega Awards highlight the vital role that digital pioneers play in the always-changing digital landscape. Check out the rest of this post to learn more about each of our Vega Award-winning projects. We’re glad to share some exciting news!

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

We’re about to see Pinterest use among nonprofit organizations explode. Pinterest has a lot of potential, especially for organizations whose stories lend themselved to visual storytelling. If you're an animal shelter or animal rights organization: Credit to Flickr user: Dennis from Atlanta 1. Set "Who can pin items?"

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

We’re happy to say that Forum One has won 11 Communicator Awards in 7 different categories for the second year in a row! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2008

Last week I taught a social media workshop for artists and arts nonprofits and did some research on different arts organizations using social media effectively. Finally, Beth Finke, a staffer at Easter Seals, writes the Safe and Sound Blog (Congrats on your award !) (Hat Photo by Aur2899.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

While our community is busy from March 6 – 12 picking their favorites for the Audience Choice Awards , our panel of expert judges will be selecting the top digital stories from among hundreds of entries. All winners will be announced on March 28 at an awards ceremony and screening party in San Francisco and on streamed to the web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. Don’t forget the legitimizing effect of being a part of a nonprofit organization.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

of virtual event organizers use polls to increase interactions. Add an incentive by awarding points for actions taken and a prize for the first one to complete the scavenger hunt. Hire a talented artist to create real-time illustrations in a session. In fact, 81.8% Real-time Illustrations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Participants may improve their painting abilities, try their hand at some knitting, or do whatever other sort of art they like without having to leave the comfort of their own home. Best yet, you could even offer some of the art produced in the class as auction items during your next fundraiser. 7) Shopping. 10) Hybrid concerts.

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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

At the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth for many organizations in the nonprofit and government space. That’s a rate of over one award per week! For us, it was no different! Here are this year’s big winners in our world of digital impact.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2005

Civic Ventures , a San Francisco nonprofit group, will award 5 Americans over 60, whose work has fostered significant social innovation, $100,000 to further their work. The awards will be given out in June at a national summit that will recognize the leaders and 60 semi-finalists. SFGate had a story yesterday about the Purpose Prize.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2024

My boss wants to be sure we incorporate the story of our history, plus awards we’ve recently won, into our narrative. You’re creating opportunities for struggling artists to bring beauty to the world. Eschew the weeds and focus on the change Don’t get lost in the depth/breadth of what your organization does.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We are proud to see this great work honored and to say that across our roster of clients, we took home 63 awards and even one Webby nomination ! That’s a rate of over one award per week! This tool was awarded five different awards for its interactive design and ability to communicate key health and livability data.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

Understanding Grants Grants are non-repayable funds awarded for a specific purpose. Grants come in many forms, from large federal funds aimed at helping national organizations push for systemic change to smaller local grants focused on community projects.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the countless contributions women have made and continue to make in our country and around the world, it’s important to recognize the many organizations whose focus and missions revolve around helping women. Areas served: US & Canada. Foundation For Women. The mission of Ms.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the countless contributions women have made and continue to make in our country and around the world, it’s important to recognize the many organizations whose focus and missions revolve around helping women. Areas served: US & Canada. Foundation For Women. The mission of Ms.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! Sheroes in the Arts. Gentileschi is remembered, however, as an accomplished Baroque artist whose trials did not define her art.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Want to experience art in a populist, energized, industrial/urban setting? Artprize , now in its second year, is a city-wide art festival with a $250,000 top prize to be awarded to the work that receives the most public votes. The artists come from all over (though many are based in the Midwest), and anyone can enter.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2009

"I think about how many times I didn't like the color of my skin, because I didn't see myself in any art. I think about how hesitant I was to become an artist, because I didn't see role models, and even to this day how hard it is for me sometimes to find peers who are women of color, because of how systematically they are pushed out.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Your organization may be debating whether to move forward with trying an in-person event, keeping it 100% virtual, or possibly something in between. White-label your campaign URLs or use custom domains so your donors know it’s your organization! TUTORING ART. Don’t be afraid to call on your supporters!

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

White-label your campaign URLs or use custom domains so your donors know it’s your organization! Larry and Toby Milstein threw a virtual gala, aptly named “Zoomtopia,” which benefited the World Health Organization ’s COVID-19 Response Fund and the International Medical Corps. Don’t be afraid to call on your supporters!

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Because COVID-19 paused in-person engagements and thus traditional fundraising events, many organizations had to quickly scramble and pivot their operations to virtual. Specifically, for organizations using our Qgiv peer-to-peer platform, we saw the mean donation amount of $87.46 in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Using descriptive imagery like “sip award-winning wines in the lush hillsides of Napa Valley” will help your guests better envision the experiences you’re offering. If there are candy-making classes in your area, a gift certificate will come in handy for beginners looking to master the art of sugar confections. Set a minimum bid.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Crowdsourcing is defined broadly as: The process of organizing many people to participate in a joint project, often in small ways. The results are greater than an individual or organization could accomplish alone. There’s isn’t one best way to do it – and many organizations use a combination of these models to meet their objectives.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

This week's Ask Britt question, sent in by a reader, is, "How can I combine the creative arts with social impact? The arts are a wonderful way to make a difference in the world because they are fun, engaging, and oftentimes help you to tell stories, all key elements to attracting and keeping people involved in a cause. Great question!

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