ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The nonprofit sector is not the first or last entity shifting through the issue of impactful diversity, inclusion and equity within its organizations. Board diversity is an essential tool in broadening the impact of DEI in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit performance increases with a board's high regard for the field being impacted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . 2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. Why Quarterly Impact Reports? How to Publish Quarterly Impact Reports.

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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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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Unlike large corporate donors or sponsors who may seek brand visibility and business benefits, major donors often seek a personal connection to the cause where they can make an impact. Major donor gift ideas Impactful and thoughtfully chosen thank-you gifts can leave a lasting impression on major donors.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Using AI to Guide a Career Path in Government Streamlining an Ecosystem of Sites Design for Impact Making Data Accessible Engaging Events In 2023, we successfully hosted our second annual Digital Impact Summit along with a series of insightful webinars. Let’s continue to create a positive impact together!

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Everyaction

JULY 5, 2018

Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Database and CRM systems for arts and cultural organizations should offer the capability for several key tasks: 1.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Culture, arts, and environmental organizations live and breathe memberships. Let them meet your vibrant community and witness the impact of your efforts firsthand. Host “member for a day” open house events where potential members can experience the benefits of membership firsthand. Nonprofit membership models are all around us.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” Artistic & Culinary Experiences Both art and food have a way of transcending differences, removing barriers, and rallying diverse groups around a common cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. From arts to business, science to civil services, Latinos have been underlying forces driving America’s progress.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events. And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. You can also research popular and successful themes from previous events, either within your organization or those hosted by similar nonprofits. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and get creative!

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

I'm thrilled to say that one of our winning 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest submissions is TechSoup member Cary Creative Center , or "C3," an organization working to save materials from the landfill by turning them into beautiful art. Betsy Dassau, C3's founder and executive director, believes in the power of art.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

You know the one that has hamburgers, chicken wings, pizza, and a host of other things on the menu in addition to Chinese food? For folks that are interested, I have a free Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World starter kit that walks through this process in more detail. Is it doing anything well?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Host a virtual wine and cheese tasting for your donors as a fundraising event.

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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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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Pet Fundraisers Host events like dog walks, pet parades, dog washes, or pet costume contests and charge admission/entry fees. Trivia Night Host an affordable trivia event, charging a small entry fee per team or participant to compete. Word of advice: Livestream your drawing and record it. Recycling electronics definitely qualifies.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Classrooms with limited instructors, either regarding quantity or expertise, can excel when hosting remote speakers. Real world applications are especially useful, with DreamWakers hosting videos such as “Language Arts in the Real World” and “Art in the Real World.” Virtual classroom connections.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 8, 2022

In addition to the education and inspiration, NTEN is promoting accessibility, equity, and inclusivity like never before with dedicated racial affinity spaces, meditation sessions, and even virtual art galleries and live music.

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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 one of the first examples I've seen of customer service for an arts organization. What is the best way to work with interns?

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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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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. Instead, make incremental changes and measure the impacts of innovation. Maybe a local school district cut its arts programs due to a lack of funding.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

Make sure that information is current and includes facts about your impact over the past year. A few ideas include explaining details about your program offerings, sharing impactful success stories, and providing organizational updates. You should have an easy-to-navigate website that clearly states your mission, vision, and purpose.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. Send mission impact videos. These videos can have a huge impact. Host donor recognition events. Here are 10 easy ways for small and mid-size nonprofits to retain their new 2023 donors: 1.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

Show major donors the impact of their support 5. 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. Instead, make incremental changes and measure the impacts of innovation. Embrace partners 6.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . might be a better option to drive impact and grow your supporter base. . fundraising event. Conduct check-ins. Good luck! .

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

For hundreds of years, AAPI contributions to art, science, medicine, culture, architecture, and other areas have shaped the United States, and they continue to do so today. Find a Nonprofit You’ll Love Featured photo: Arkai performs at Lo Hei hosted by Asian American Arts Alliance at Nine Orchard, New York, 2023.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

This technology allows for mobile access to data and programs necessary for employees to accomplish their work without requiring them to be in the office or the location where those servers are hosted. Siegal works for Christ’s Community Church (CCC) in Glendale, AZ as the Director of Creative Arts since 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

” This week, the Poynter Institute Katie Hawkins-Gaar and Ren LaForme joined forces to host a series called #40 Better Hours , a project to improve newsroom culture by looking at things that cause stress like workflow and communication and teaching journalist skills to combat information overload, part of a technology wellness routine.

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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 18, 2018

Arts and Cultural organizations are capitalizing on this giving movement by creating a clear call-to-action attached to customized campaigns. Resources: Blackbaud’s Giving Tuesday site has a whole host of resources to help you be successful such as the toolkit, a webinar series, podcasts, blog articles and giving trends data.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause?

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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 one of the first examples I've seen of customer service for an arts organization. What is the best way to work with interns?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s been a rough couple years for arts-based nonprofits. As pandemic aid has run out without patrons returning in pre-2020 numbers, many arts nonprofit across the country have had to shrink programming, cut staff, or close altogether. This includes summer art camps, museums, theaters, art galleries, and more.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 18, 2013

We all have aspirational social impact goals for our organizations. How can we learn from our successes and failures and adapt our work to increase impact? This is the second year that the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is hosting Museum Camp. This year, the focus is social impact assessment.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

While AR has a host of applications for the commercial sector ( IKEA is using it to allow customers to place furniture in their home before they buy it and car makers like VW will use AR in their upcoming models), it can also be used to create impactful, substance-filled interactions. Don’t miss out on bbcon 2017. Register today!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. ” According to direct mail fundraising experts like Mal Warwick and Jeff Brooks, the rate and type of postage you use to send direct mail has little impact on response.

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