Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

While touring the island, listening to my pleasant audio guide chattering away on my headphones, I learned of a constituent empowerment campaign from long ago. The statue was a gift, of course, but America had to come up with the pedestal on which to set the statue. Let me tell you about it. Again, this tactic only achieved so much.

Empowerment 23

Empowerment Madagascar New York City New York 23

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. NStreet Village : N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C.

Washington 97

Washington Training Train Giving 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

They started WAKE after working together for 15 years designing and leading global programs at the intersection of technology, civil society and women’s empowerment. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here.

Facilitation 50

Facilitation Training Train International 50

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Their unique model of local fundraising and local giving through their chapters engages thousands of women across North America to give generously in support of their mission. They invest in women across the Americas by funding community initiatives and fostering collaborations to create social change. Areas served: US. Mary’s Pence.

Empowerment 81

Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 81

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.

Costa Rica 60

Costa Rica Interview Afghanistan Artist 60

Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Their unique model of local fundraising and local giving through their chapters engages thousands of women across North America to give generously in support of their mission. They invest in women across the Americas by funding community initiatives and fostering collaborations to create social change. Areas served: US. Mary’s Pence.

Empowerment 104

Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 104

Museum 2.0

APRIL 29, 2015

These are the slides and notes for the talk I gave at the American Alliance of Museums conference on Monday, April 27 about the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. When I became the director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History four years ago, I took this work with me. Let’s start with empowerment.

Build 20

Build Community Museum Artist 20