The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Proceeds can go towards supporting immigrant communities.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 11, 2012

According to their website , part of their vision is to: "[G]ive everyone access to the world-class education that has so far been available only to a select few. We want to empower people with education that will improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the communities they live in." What courses are you going to take?

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JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Cooking or baking class. Student art show. Emergency campaigns. Virtual event fundraising.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 15, 2019

posted by Lukas Nava Class 12 Public Ally. Members at AFH are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities like cooking, art class or going out into the community. I was hired as the creative activities coordinator, in charge of creating three programs for our members: art, music and physical fitness.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

It is what it sounds like: a book of original sheet music, beautifully designed and complemented with artwork and text. There are many artistic projects that offer a template for participation, whether a printed play, an orchestral score, or a visual artwork that involves an instructional set (from community murals to Sol LeWitt).

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In such a case, you may have trouble really inspiring board, volunteers and community members to commit to your mission with passion. In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” the lead character of Alexander sings about who he and America are meant to be. You can take art to the schools or bring students to your art.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. Our job is to get those people, those lives, those schools and communities to want to tell our stories. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Christmas tree/wreath sales.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2011

Musical Instrument Museum. I grew up in a musical family, was fortunate enough to attend schools with excellent arts programs, majored in music in college, and still perform frequently today. I have had such a positive experience with music that I have been driven to share its joys with as many people as possible.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whether you are looking for ideas as a church , school , or other community-oriented nonprofit, we’ve got you covered. Envisioning a delightful, cost-free gathering that unites the community? The Art of Planning and Organization Behind the scenes of every successful fall festival fundraiser lies meticulous planning.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 5, 2016

Yesterday, the local paper in Santa Cruz published a great article about my new book, The Art of Relevance. I've learned so much from my dad about making art, putting on a great show, inviting audience participation , and navigating celebrity. Our community showed up in droves to honor them. I loved the piece.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

The Luciano Barreto Júnior Institute in Aracaju, Brazil provides educational opportunities to low-income kids in the agricultural Brazilian state of Sergipe, the home of Brazil’s far-famed Forro music. They’re now to the point where each student has access to an individual computer workstation during classes.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 26, 2018

The whole second half of the article was dedicated to our work: Smaller museums can be especially scrappy in finding ways to connect with the community. One that has found remarkable success is California’s Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The impact was dramatic. Within three years, attendance tripled.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The Luciano Barreto Júnior Institute in Aracaju, Brazil provides educational opportunities to low-income kids in the agricultural Brazilian state of Sergipe, the home of Brazil’s far-famed Forro music. They’re now to the point where each student has access to an individual computer workstation during classes.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 3, 2011

Samin Nosrat Samin Nosrat creates community around food with her varied endeavors as a cook, teacher, writer, and accidental activist. She's known for the Pop-Up General Store , Tartine Afterhours dinners , Home Ec Cooking Classes , and the nationwide Bakesale for Japan that raised $140,000.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this acclaimed music venue was founded in 1961 to protect, preserve, and perpetuate traditional New Orleans Jazz. At Preservation Hall , catch nightly acoustic concerts celebrating the city's musical legacy with some of its finest performers. The Spotted Cat Music Club. Live Music.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2011

I had gone to classes on and off before coming to California but regularly left before savasana, the rest period at the end of class where the mind is invited to be still. Soon after, I had the opportunity to write about a Bay Area non-profit, the Art of Yoga Project , that brings yoga, writing, and arts to girls in juvenile hall.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

3) Cooking classes. Cooking classes have a broad appeal because they attract not just gourmet food, but also individuals who want to learn new skills. As an added benefit these types of classes are often easy to broadcast live. As an added benefit these types of classes are often easy to broadcast live. 6) Craft nights.

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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. Community impact or commemorative wall. Design them free on Canva.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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. Poncey Highland Community Garden. Or simply allow folks to carve in advance and drop their beautiful works of art off to be judged!

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Cooking classes. Is there a volunteer in your community who’s known for their famous pies or cookies? Reach out to local members of the community and see if they’d be willing to bring a raffle winner along with them to get a look into their day-to-day professional responsibilities. Custom art pieces. Baked goods.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

When I first started myspace.com/nonprofitorganizations almost 4 years ago I had no idea that it would evolve to become as large as it has, or that the brand/community/concept would spread to Facebook , then YouTube , and now Twitter. I was able then to tap into that community when I expanded into Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

I hope you can take a moment to tell us how donations you've gotten through TechSoup have helped you serve your community. It first works with local community people to see what its children need and then tailors programs that are specific to that locale. Send it to community@techsoup.org. How One NGO Serves 70,000 Children.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source tool #14: SugarCRM March 27, 2008 Since I’ve been covering CRMs for the webinar today, I figured I’d switch categories on my free and open source software list. 2 admin 04.20.08

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Museum 2.0

MAY 20, 2015

It's also the driver behind participation in events with huge visibility potential, such as farmer's markets or community festivals. People share viral videos of flash mob orchestras in grocery stores and operas on the street because these events set isolated art forms free. As our missions shift, our buildings can't always keep up.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 26, 2010

Community science workshops. Art spaces masquerading as laundromats and letterpresses. In the past, I've highlighted a few--like 826 Valencia and the Denver Community Museum --that I think have already influenced the way many traditional cultural organization do business. Want some waffles with your art?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

Julie Lyles Carr was asked a life-changing question five years ago: "What is the one thing you would like to do to impact your community?" The 2dance2dream program is designed for children with special needs to creatively express themselves through movement and music. Birth of Dreams: Creative Expression for Kids.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

If you're in the Bay Area, you can join her classes at Hipline and Inside Outside Fitness. I fondly recollect choreographing my first piece to Flashdance , where I became conscious of the power of movement combined with music. I taught my classes by mixing kickboxing with dance. Heather Meyer, Work it Out!: And, myself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Call us social entrepreneurs, changemakers, social innovators, nonprofiteers, the delta sector, np techies, community benefit professionals, pick your poison, there’s a growing number of places we hang out - with one another. And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. CHRISTOPHER R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Michelle Murrain, Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Blog. It is a very small liberal arts college in Vermont, where everyone knows everyone's name. That's because Michelle was in the Science Building on one end of campus, while I in the Music Building way on the other side. Is there a downside to gift economies?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

At one of the pre-conference master classes, I met 2 young women from Cairo. Our aim is to promote the psychological well-being of young children in Hong Kong through parent-child activities using media such as art, music, drama and story-telling. In 2010, the conference was held in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #15: MPower Open CRM April 14, 2008 I am so far behind, it’s not funny. They also have, at this point, no community. I’ve got to catch up. 3 Josiah Ritchie 04.16.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

Ubuntu also has also focused a lot of effort on building community, and has, hands down, the most vibrant, helpful and deep community of any Linux distribution. They have mentorship programs, they are building regional networks, they have almost unparalleled bulletin board, email and IRC community support.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Assistant director John Klima explained: "We get a ton of usage on our public PCs, and the RCI program is going to help us continue to provide this valuable service to our community." New Heights provides families with tutoring services , a library with more than 3,000 books, field trips, and online classes.

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