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The End of an Era

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

But it has been in Oakland that I really could see with my own eyes, and get to know a lot of people who were "in my tribe"--that is being black, and choosing to be "alternative" (crunchy-spiritual/queer/hippie/punk.) And somehow, knowing that, being in Oakland opened up the possibilities. I finally wasn''t alone anymore!

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The End of an Era

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

But it has been in Oakland that I really could see with my own eyes, and get to know a lot of people who were "in my tribe"--that is being black, and choosing to be "alternative" (crunchy-spiritual/queer/hippie/punk.) And somehow, knowing that, being in Oakland opened up the possibilities. I finally wasn't alone anymore!

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Instead of Selling Objects, Build Public Trust

Museum 2.0

The Attorney General of Massachusetts has put a hold on the sale and will issue a ruling at the end of January. They are selling off forty of their top artworks on the open market. CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES TO THE MARKET ECONOMY There are creative alternatives to traditional museum deaccessioning policies that could solve this problem.

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The Best Social Media Marketing Resources For Nonprofits

Nonprofits Source

Don’t be afraid to share people’s stories because it will make your organization feel a lot more friendly and open. More than 50% of Snapchat users will open a brand’s story, and more than 85% of them will watch the entire story. The alternative is to outsource production for several hundreds of dollars or attempt it in-house.

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[VIDEO] Keeping Your Donor Database Healthy, Wealth, and Wise

Bloomerang

But don’t do that right now because one of my favorites joining us from my hometown of New Bedford, Massachusetts, one of the many reasons why Robin and I get along. So as Steven was saying, I live in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and part-time in Mollymook Beach, New South Wales, Australia, curiously enough. You doing okay?

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Taking Local Currency Digital: A New Experiment Emerges

Non Profit Quarterly

But if the digital platform works, it could generate interest far beyond western Massachusetts. and Humanity Cash , a tech venture focused on alternative digital currencies. Beyond these benefits, running a local currency on an app opens even more potential for experimentation.

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Technology for Whom? Owning Our Platforms

Non Profit Quarterly

The open and direct connections among individual users would allow for the efficient exchange of goods, services, and information. lower- quality homes), and job openings that the companies have deemed “appropriate” to their customers’ social position. Want to share your extra room with a traveler and make a few bucks?

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