Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Users simply take a photo with their iPhone and add special editing and art effects with one tap. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Users simply take a photo with their iPhone and add special editing and art effects with one tap. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Ideal for capturing contact information for your mailing list, event registrations, and even customizing PayPal into your website for donation processing, Wufoo is well-reviewed and reasonably priced. A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter. Wufoo :: wufoo.com. TwitSprout :: twitsprout.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Users simply take a photo with their iPhone and add special editing and art effects with one tap. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Web Tools Free Nonprofit 277

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re any type of arts organization , you can expand to online offerings at accessible price points. You can take art to the schools or bring students to your art. I needed to assign someone to make calls to supplement the art with other items. At first everyone was ‘gung ho;’ it was fun. WHY this project; .

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 20, 2014

Over the last few years, I cut back on my donations because I felt like they were all over the place and not making much of an impact (especially when I give my little donation to an organization and I feel like they spend it by sending me pounds of direct mail). Lack of arts in the schools. Making things. Social innovation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For nonprofit social media managers that work internationally, Dulingo’s design and gamification make it fun to learn the basics of a new language. Postable allows users to easily send Thank You cards through snail mail. Dulingo :: duolingo.com. Dulingo provides access to free online language learning tools. Postable :: postable.com.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? Writing an appeal letter is part art and part science. And do you really want these 2 groups to be part of your regular mail stream?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

Vecteezy offers an excellent selection of free and low-cost vector art that can be used for multiple kinds of online content (event invitations, social media posts, blog graphics, etc. For nonprofit social media managers that work internationally, Dulingo’s design and gamification make it fun to learn the basics of a new language.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Call before sending Immediately after dropping an appeal letter in the mail to top-tier and second-tier donors, call them to announce that an appeal will be coming in the mail. Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. Leave a voicemail if they don’t answer. Keep the call cordial, upbeat, and 15 seconds or less.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2010

It combines expert judging with popular vote, online strategy with good old fashion off line organizing, links objectives to a theory of change, and incorporates a fun and engaging way for people to learn about and take action on a timely community problem. We only allowed 1 vote per e-mail address.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 28, 2011

Recruit a volunteer or get an intern to help you" Effective Time Management for Nonprofit Managers by Joe Garecht of The Fundraising Authority " Cut Back on E-Mail, Voicemail, and Social Media. Some of my time has to go to regular 'expenses,' some of my time is an 'investment' that will pay off later, and some of it is just for fun.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 6, 2009

I've posted my PowerPoint, Using Social Media to Build Your Art Business on SlideShare. Top Ten Best National Parks You Don't Know About from The Huffington Post And 'cause I've been writing a lot of letters lately and it is a sweet gift idea, What you need in your "Traveling Mail Art Kit" from the new book Good Mail Day on Craftside.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

You might even direct-mail pretty recipe cards to add a special physical touch! And for an extra high-touch, incentivize sponsors by including thanks in direct mail programming brochures. TUTORING ART. Tutoring Art can even host Virtual Painting Fundraisers & Instructionals on your organization’s behalf.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

For example, rather than needing to spend money printing out endless flyers for a direct mail campaign, you can easily plan and execute an email campaign instead for far less money and with a more sizeable return on your investment. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reaping the Benefit of Open Platforms September 6, 2007 One of the cool things about free and open source software is that often (not always, but often) they provide an open platform for add-ons.

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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. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. Make it fun! If 40 is the new 30, personal stories are the new mass mailing. to participate in an event.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. Take revenue generation as an example.

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DipJar

APRIL 19, 2021

Although a jingle might be fun.) . Imagine you run a performing arts organization dedicated to saving theater programs in your local public school system. For any gift, whether that from direct mail or a foundation proposal, you need all three. Does this mean you need slick advertising campaigns, cool logos, and a catchy jingle?

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2009

Have fun with it. Encourage them to create "mail art" and decorate the paper and envelopes. Find programs that help young people make a difference like Common Cents' Penny Harvests or Do Something. Write letters to your government officials (federal, state and local) together.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Hundreds of unique, hand-made art postcards, containing words of compassion and solidarity are hand delivered to individuals and communities all over the world, bringing connection, hope, visibility and voice to women and girls whose lives have suffered from isolation, violence or repression. Each card is a piece of art in my mind.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2007

Working with Women Center Stage has helped Greer to connect her interests in art and social justice activism as well. Growing up in a family of activists, she struggled with how to bridge her art and activism. To join the Culture Project mailing list, click here. art activism women

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

A handful of donation appeals per year might work for Direct Mail, but if you''re going to develop any significant revenue from a primarily email-based fundraising program, then quarterly email appeals aren''t enough. The Art of Fundraising. Now of course, in addition to the numbers game, there’s an art to fundraising, as well.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. Research isnt just the science of collecting data, it is also the art of interpreting, within the context of all other available information, what that data actually mean. Ashcraft, Ph.D. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2018

Members are the catalyst of your arts or cultural organization. Direct-mail letter. Have fun with your members and watch their loyalty increase! They believe in your staff, your mission and support your goals. And while attracting new members is a never-ending process, retaining existing members is equally as important.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

CoP organizers Praan Misir ( CommBuild ) and Brett Ashley Crawford ( Arts Nonprofits ) and Tech Club organizers Regina Walton ( SFTech4Good ), Paula Jones ( NCTech4Good ), and Chad Leaman and Elijah van der Giessen (both from NetSquared Vancouver ) took time out to deliver the presentation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 7, 2011

Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. American Humanics: An Elite Group Research Friday: Do you feel the force of the demo. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? ► April (9) Research Friday: The Office or the Impact? All You Need is Love. Central Ave.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

In some cases, your mailings may not reach people because their mailing address has changed or has a typo. This is fun and easy and could become an ongoing activity. Keep membership data clean Board members can help you keep your donor data clean. They can make sure member records are spelled correctly.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. American Humanics: An Elite Group Research Friday: Do you feel the force of the demo. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? ► April (9) Research Friday: The Office or the Impact? All You Need is Love. Central Ave.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2005

28 by mail and online. Although he's only been there a few years he's helped to create all kinds of cool things like the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market --the largest international folk art market in the United States. Nominations (including self-nomination) will be accepted Dec. Their site goes live Dec.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

PEW Center for Arts & Heritage NTC Blog Posts , Nicole Steinberg. The Dangers of an Inactive E-Mail List , Nicole Wallace. And just for fun, here are all the photos on Flickr tagged 12ntc ! Nonprofit Technology Conference , Rally Blog. Notes from #12NTC , Teva Harrison. Shai's #12NTC Summary , Shai Coggins. Flicker Sets.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Arts, culture, and humanities fell 7.5% (-8.6% direct mail, email, social media, text, phone, advertising, website), targeting different donor audiences. Invitations (especially to free events) that offer interesting and fun opportunities for supporters to find even greater meaning and enjoyment in their affiliation with you.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Plus, with mobile giving, organizations can decrease their use of paper and direct mail services. Arts and culture nonprofits Arts and culture-focused nonprofits excel at fundraising events because they can get donors involved with their mission in a personal way. Secure No more worrying about losing checks or cash in the mail.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

I brought a couple of props to make it fun and more interactive, including my finger puppets. Should we invite our entire mailing list to follow us on Twitter? Ustream provides a live streaming video window, an archive of the video, the ability for the audience to log into the chat room and ask questions and a social stream.

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2021

If we’re just talking about methods, there’s major gifts, bequests and trusts, corporate relations, grant proposals, direct mail, social media, virtual and in-person events. you rely on events, direct response (mail, email and social media) and grant proposals? The minimum wage mail clerk! effective fundraising strategy.

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Train Training Fundraising People 66

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. American Humanics: An Elite Group Research Friday: Do you feel the force of the demo. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? ► April (9) Research Friday: The Office or the Impact? All You Need is Love. Central Ave.

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