Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

They support local events and host donation drives and art walks. They can communicate more clearly how all areas of their work benefits communities—especially their advocacy efforts to advance social change. We see it in action through the relationships that nonprofits build and sustain with their communities.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. Entertainment ideas for fundraising galas Quick guide to hosting a gala Why are gala fundraisers popular? When should my organization host a gala? Timing is crucial when planning a gala.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? To Mama With Love. I see this lesson in the work of 350.org.

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M+R

MARCH 4, 2024

Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) March 13 to 15, Portland, OR We’re sending a van-load of M+R folks to Portland, including Partner Madeline Stanionis ; Senior VPs Dustin Kight , Cameron Lefevre , and Nzinga Koné-Miller ; Art Director Stacie Buell ; and Managing Account Supervisor Diego Ruiz. Future-proofing teams for change?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. The Leading Change Summit was more intimate (several hundred people), participatory and interactive, intense, and stimulating. Photo by Trav Williams.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Plan a program that is fast-paced, engaging, and focused on the lives changed by your organization’s work. You can auction off art donated by local artists, as well as jewelry, candles, and other crafts; trips donated by people who own vacation properties or timeshares; and gift cards to popular restaurants and businesses.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival Hosting Again! March 7, 2007 Next Monday, I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more.

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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. Nonprofit organizations serve as community leaders and agents of change, and participating in Hispanic Heritage Month can solidify their advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. Your CRM is not hosted on the cloud.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2012

EngAGE is a nonprofit that changes aging, and the way people think about aging, by transforming senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. The NOHO Senior Arts Colony and the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony will open in 2012. It profiles an innovative organization called EngAGE.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Ever since the advent of the internet, the retail landscape has changed drastically. E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop, and your organization can use that to your advantage with wish list drives. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Wishlist drives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. It was a good opportunity to see how things have changed. They hosted a meet up and gave people a back stage tour of the facility.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Drag and Drop Modules Whether you’re creating a fundraising site for a peer-to-peer campaign, event fundraising, or even creating a hosted or embedded donation page, the CauseVox Site Editor helps you build your dream site with complete flexibility. Event Ticketing Forms Hosting events is a popular way to engage with your supporters.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

It wasn’t so long after that that virtual hosting companies became ubiquitous, and affordable for nonprofits. Amazon seems to be leading in the next wave of evolution of hosting – pay only for what you need, when you need it. 2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 me_just_me 11.12.07 2 Brian 11.23.07

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, where major gifts were often designated to extremely specific projects in the past, trends are changing to favor more discretion on the part of the nonprofit to decide how and where large donations will be used. Major donors are sure to love an original piece of art from one of the beneficiaries of their generosity.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

I thought about all of this when reading about the recent incident at the Perez Art Museum Miami, where artist Maximo Carminero smashed a vase by Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei in an unauthorized act of visitor participation. It is not acceptable to walk into a museum and destroy another artist''s work of art.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Consequently, many organizations have gotten curious about technology and are courageously embracing change. We now have no choice but to innovate.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about museums or cultural institutions as vehicles of social and civic change, what does that really mean? Last week I had a conversation that changed my perspective on this question. Meanwhile, arts industry leaders worry about " oversupply " of organizations in the face of dwindling demand.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Consequently, many organizations have gotten curious about technology and are courageously embracing change. We now have no choice but to innovate.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. We must stand in what is right and drive this change together. Provide hope for the future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. It was a good opportunity to see how things have changed. They hosted a meet up and gave people a back stage tour of the facility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Marnie says that nonprofits should own the impact and not the to dos, but I asked her but who will actually do the work? She says it is a mix between doing and curating, but the we’ve got to change the “I’ll do it&# as the default organizational behavior. Editor’s note: download a PDF of the plan.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Let’s be honest: we could use more tools to fuel positive change in the world. We can point to ways that tech is taking us further away from that goal, but the unique qualities of augmented reality as a medium make it particularly well-suited to ignite positive change. Can AR be an Engine for Social Good? Don’t miss out on bbcon 2017.

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

Smithsonian Associates (SA) , which annually presents 700+ classes and other educational and entertaining programs, made a hard fast pivot in June 2020, when it began to present all of its lectures and art courses as livestreamed programs on Zoom. The images chronicle what the volunteers have been doing with all this time on their hands.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2015

The best part: he wants to share his experience and knowledge with anyone interested doing good and cultivating change. Before long, Justin grew the NBA’s international outreach initiatives through NBA Cares, hosting events and telling stories about the good things the league was doing around the world. I refined my art for persuasion.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2011

In line with the design, drawing, and multimedia editing tools that form the backbone of Adobe, they invest in organizations that are addressing arts and creativity, education, and youth service issues. The Foundation's community grants program has two focus areas: Arts and Creativity. Grant Programs from the Adobe Foundation.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

As always, I read this article through the lens of our arts and cultural customers. As a result, I put together my perspective on this game changing technology for arts and cultural organizations. Unique to the arts and cultural space is the need for leveraging mobile devices for tickets. Are the same trends applicable?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

Technology and the expectations of members and staff are changing rapidly. Just as you must be able to change and adapt to these new situations, so must your technology. to easily set up and host an?online A modern, fully mobile, state-of-the-art AMS will help you attract and retain a top-notch workforce. ? ?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

In an ever-changing media world, nonprofits have to stay relevant with their communications strategies while also looking at new and innovative ways to reach and connect with journalists who cover their community. Don’t forget the power of a social media or e-newsletter shout-out too.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . What are the pros of hosting virtual nonprofit events? . What are the cons of hosting virtual nonprofit events? . and smooth as possible. . fundraising event. Conduct check-ins. Hold Q&A sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Last week I was honored to be a counselor at Museum Camp , an annual professional development event hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). The Happy Healthy Social Change Activist: Passion for a Cause without Burnout Workshop. Teams worked on their zines until the end of the camp.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2011

This post was written by Jeff Ramos, Community and Content Manager at Games for Change. We've covered serious gaming before on this blog and at events hosted by TechSoup. We are less than two weeks away from registration closing on the 8th Annual Games for Change Festival. June 20 is fast approaching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Reminder: when you are not using it anymore, make sure you change the settings. The Art of Facilitating with Virtual Sticky Note s by Beth Kanter. What You Need to Know about Hosting Effective Virtual Meetings a free ebook from boardable. Canva have even introduced a template to create your own Zoom backgrounds now!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). If you stop there, you’ll short change the donor. They want to do this together , with you and with others, working toward a common purpose to achieve social change. But it’s much more than that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. It was a good opportunity to see how things have changed. They hosted a meet up and gave people a back stage tour of the facility.

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