Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2022

My partner and I would host couch-surfers from time to time in our small one-bedroom apartment in Boston, converting our living room into a second room to host artists from around the world. She called her time in Boston “an elongated artist date.” An artist date? Like when you go on a date with an artist?

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Who they are The award-winning Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts. Perhaps you’ve got a production or program that you need to raise funds for.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

We want to offer a BIG congratulations to Project On Government Oversight (POGO) for their Interactive Media Award (IMA) for Outstanding Achievement ! IMA - the Interactive Media Award competition is open to individuals and organizations involved in designing, devleoping, managing, supporting and promoting websites.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Swift worked with several artists on her album; in turn, they promoted the collaborations. We also recommend asking your volunteers and board members to introduce you to people and organizations you might not be familiar with. This will save you time and free you up to be more creative as the campaign is unfolding.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2021

Arts organizations serve as a vital heartbeat for local communities, infusing creativity, transforming spaces, and bringing together diverse audiences. The site also gives them a space to showcase virtual exhibitions and works by artists throughout Arkansas supported by the AMFA Foundation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs. Consider partnering with AAPI organizations to help promote the event and encourage attendance. Community organizers and non-profit leaders.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Candid also encourages nonprofits to report the demographic makeup of their board, leadership, and staff so you can better understand where the organization lands in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). . You can filter by kind of job, location, and organization type. Candid Learning . Grants to Individuals .

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Sadly, very few organizations actively promote tribute giving and doing so would likely a result a steady revenue stream. CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support. Baby Boomers are most likely to give tribute gifts at 41%.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2013

I make my living working for an organization that is used as a metaphor in business writing all the time – the symphony orchestra. Today the metaphor is a little out of fashion and, as more than one observer has wryly noted, as a metaphor for organizations it is probably most enjoyed by those who see themselves as conductors of organizations.

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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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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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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Charge for tickets, food and add competition awards (like wine) for people who can match all the bottles. Donations for Dad. Ice Cream Social. Swim-a-Thon….

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2013

This was an award-winning filmmaker, who had spent years of her life, thousands of her own dollars, and probably a relationship or two to bring her poignant, hybrid, social issue documentary to the light of day (or in her case, a night on PBS following a limited theatrical release). This was no traditional case of post-partum blues.

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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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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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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The goal of Big Idea day is for you to gain insights, ideas, and strategies that will help you make greater impact for your organization, its mission, and the world. Impact Awards. The Blackbaud Nonprofit Impact Awards honor nonprofits that use technology to make a positive impact on their organizations, constituents, and society.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 14, 2009

Here’s a unique grant opportunity: Made possible by the CTK Foundation Philanthropic Fund and Grammy award-winners, Los Lonely Boys, The Heart and Soul (H&S) grant is an innovative and creative way for nonprofits to apply for funding.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Professional development also offers individuals a chance to learn this new skill from someone who has successfully applied it to his or her own nonprofit organization.

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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?). In 2011, he received the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. In 2008, Tim was named an Ashoka Fellow.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. Organizational updates can also include announcements of conferences or fund-raisers, staff changes, or any recent awards or accolades your nonprofit has received. Post Calls to Action.

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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

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 received 13,000 visitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

You might try reaching out to businesses, artists, or other people in your neighborhood to see if they’d be willing to list things on your store (either as a donation or for a share of the profits) or produce branded items like mugs and hats based on popular products. A last resort may be to organize a tour of your facility and staff.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

However, for one volunteer at The HALO Foundation , it is the perfect way to recognize her contributions to the organization. HALO, which works with disadvantaged youth in Missouri and Africa, gives this award as part of a handful of awards at an annual happy hour to honor the volunteers. “We We are a pretty close-knit group.”.

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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% A scavenger hunt could be a great team-building activity too!

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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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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. While hunting through Facebook for examples, I connected with the Rob Stein from Indianapolis Art Museum - another arts organization using social media effectively.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2017

Here are some of the site's benefits for photographers: As you keep uploading photos, the creators of the website give you access to different platforms to communicate with other artists. These resources can be used for organizations or individuals. Alex Sorto is a creative content producer and an award-winning filmmaker.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 received 13,000 visitors.

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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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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Instead, it’s about finding the event that works perfectly for your organization and your resources. There are many variations on this theme that you can use to create a walk or run that’s perfect for your organization. We’ve even seen organizations create versions of the walk that tie neatly into their organization.

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