Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While most who responded would agree that counting the number of program participants, clients served, and funds raised each year are solid metrics, success looks different to every organization. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, a culture of support and learning, and equitable support for all clients.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Because there’s too much work to be done! How hard is your nonprofit working? Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk. This has never been the case. First, assess where you are.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Start small and work your way out. Learn more at the link above.

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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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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few types of memorabilia that work well for auctions: Sports jerseys Sports equipment (footballs, baseballs, baseball gloves, etc.) Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility.

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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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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Organizing a successful event involves a delicate balance of meticulous planning, creative vision, and a touch of magic. The Décor Committee Chair is not just a role; it’s an artistic endeavor that combines meticulous planning , creative vision, and a touch of magic. You evoke joy, anticipation, and wonderment.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Jones Instagram: alex_n_jones Website: Alex’s website Nonprofit: To Write Love on Her Arms ( Instagram , website , store ) Title: Senior Graphic Designer How long have you worked at To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)? What role does design play in TWLOHA’s history and present-day work? How does that inform your work?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Another way to think about this is to ask this question: If your organization ceased to exist , how upset would your board members, volunteers, and supporters be? If the answer is “not too upset” and you don’t want to cease to exist, you’ve got some work to do! . Here’s how you can start this critical work. . Dream bigger. .

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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. . However, with the rise of COVID-19, festivals all over the world were put on hold, and the events industry, artists, and festival vendors were forced to find other ways of sharing their passions with the world. .

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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Parker, a Seneca Indian who worked as the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. National Native American Heritage Month was created with the intention to provide a platform for American Indians to share and honor their culture, traditions, music, art, dance, beliefs, and ways of life.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Wishlist drives. Online networking event.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Are your supporters artistic? Do they love music? Including hashtags on your posts is an easy way to organize any social media activity related to your event. Take this opportunity to educate your donors by including information about your organization’s mission and the impact of their donation. Prepare your fundraisers.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

EventMobi’s event registration software guide explains that this type of platform allows your organization to: Increase event attendance. Before deciding on the right platform for your organization, read reviews on reputable sites like Capterra and G2. I can’t wait for next year’s event!

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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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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. Nonetheless, as it relates to organizations I am pretty confident that the metaphor of the symphony orchestra will persist. The metaphor for the structural frame is ‘the organization as a factory’.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

In our ongoing work to assess and improve our practices, M+R has been digging into a more comprehensive approach to developing ethical creative. . For organizations with big missions to make the world a better place, it’s essential that we consider the context in which we are producing creative. Read time: 6 minutes.

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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. Hire a talented artist to create real-time illustrations in a session. Virtual Musicals. Musicals can be fun, and many people enjoy them. Not sure what to do? Live Games. In fact, 81.8%

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 24, 2015

Or having a writer steal a column from your blog and present it as their own work on their own site. Enacted in 1998, it’s the law of the digital land, protecting all content published online under the same copyright laws enjoyed by musical artists, novelists, videographers etc.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Fundraising How Does GivingTuesday Work? Nonprofit organizations around the country raised an incredible $3.1 Perhaps you’re a small nonprofit, and you’re imagining your GivingTuesday experience will be like an unknown music artist trying to sing on stage at the same time as Taylor Swift. billion on GivingTuesday 2022!

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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. . However, with the rise of COVID-19, festivals all over the world were put on hold, and the events industry, artists, and festival vendors were forced to find other ways of sharing their passions with the world. .

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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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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Luckily, there are some great Internet safety resources that are specific for healthcare organizations , libraries , seniors , kids , and small offices (like the ones that most nonprofits have). Online Security for Kids (and the Organizations Serving Them). Online Security for Healthcare Organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. I've covered arts organizations and social media here and there over the past three years and last winter co-wrote a cover story article with Rebecca Krause-Hardie for ArtsReach.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

have been asking about the Treaty of Marrakesh (formal name: The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. Second, the Treaty allows for easier import and export of accessible versions of books and other copyrighted works. Works Covered.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

His comment made me reflect over the past 32 years of working in the nonprofit sector. I had not planned to work in the nonprofit sector. In 1992, I discovered the Internet, Well, and was hired by the New York Foundation of the Arts to be the Network Weaver for a network for artists, Arts Wire.

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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. You can set up a DIY sundae station for kids, or work with a liquor sponsor to give older supporters an adult root beer float. Outdoor Music Festival.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Musical Instrument Museum. This pairing speaks directly to my passion for the arts – my day job is as manager for individual giving at the Musical Instrument Museum , and I serve on several music-related boards, as well as perform as a flutist and singer. Maureen Baker , Manager for Individual Giving. Like this article?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s spring track season, so organize a 24-hour relay for a cause. April 7 is National Handmade Day, but even if that date doesn’t work for your calendar, wine and paint go together like PB and J. Here’s a great guide to organizing a 5k. Provide some fun extras like music and free snacks or drinks for people waiting in line.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 23, 2014

Elsewhere in podcast-land, Radiolab did a fascinating piece about cultural appropriation and gate-keeping in hip hop music. Some serious parallels to curating exhibitions and performances, especially with living artists. Sound familiar?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

Since moving to Santa Fe, he has developed New Mexico Creates , an economic development initiative that creates market links for New Mexico artists and artisans. That can mean, for example, language; it can mean architecture; it can mean food; it can mean artisan work, or artistic work. This was 7 years ago.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

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. When the music video was not focused on Mexican culture, no such change occurred. But how do we know whether these efforts are working?

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See3

JUNE 3, 2009

Wendy Sternberg left her successful internal medicine practice in Evanston Illinois because she decided she could better heal the world through Genesis at the Crossroads (GATC), an organization she founded. Wendy’s work was just written about in the Bangkok Post. Wendy Sternberg answers the question with a resounding Yes!

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2011

We went out and saw friends, went for a walk around the lake near our house, read books while listening to music, worked on creative projects we're often "too busy" to do, and went to sleep early. Social media has made it incredibly easy for people to share their creations and build their organizations.

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