Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

How many times have you heard this phrase in the context of cultural institutions? It''s presumptuous to suggest that we know what people "need" in a cultural context. It''s really important to be able to articulate what we need to achieve our institutional missions. Some need to conduct programs in multiple languages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2010

The principal task of preparing organizational leaders is to provide them with the language and tools they need to be able to discern and describe network activity, the insights they need to understand network structure, and an appreciation for the vital yet often subtle tasks of managing a network’s context. Please share your ideas!

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When I ran an adult studios program, I started reading a great deal about the rise of craft culture (this was in the pre-Pinterest days). We didn’t articulate where our norms overlapped and where our goals connected. We didn’t give ourselves time to create a collective language. Partners need to understand each other.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. It builds a culture of trust and respect.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 18, 2012

Major research studies by the NEA and others demonstrate that adults well into their 60s are highly motivated to participate actively with cultural experiences. If a four-year-old can articulate the design message of an exhibit and respond to it accordingly, surely an adult can as well. But I don't think that theory holds up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2009

In order for your community strategy to be sustainable, you need to be able to articulate value back to the organization. This value has to be articulated, at least in part, in the cultural language of your organization.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2012

But the arguments trotted out represent how far we have to go in articulating the public value of arts institutions (and helping our supporters speak the same language). Your cultural outlet is art galleries and symphonies. Education, Culture (Symphony, Opera, Museum), Sporting venues, Shopping, Crime & Safety, etc."

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 27, 2013

Here in Santa Cruz, my museum has embarked on a major project to redevelop the plaza outside our doors into a vibrant, cultural hub for downtown, and we are trying to make the development process as open and useful as possible. They may also begin to cultivate a “language” of talking about this with others.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2016

We discovered that if you are in the role of promoting collaboration among others, you need to articulate your definition of collaboration and what your expectations are for outcomes. A formal definition is not necessary in every situation, but it’s worth getting very clear on language with potential partners.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Articulate it clearly. They may not agree with you, but if you can couch your goals in the context of agreed-upon strategic language, you can use that language as a shield as you pursue action. Valuing individuals' potential and contributions. It's powerful to have a big vision for where you are going. So start with a goal.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 14, 2009

When you speak in the language of the institutional mission, executives will understand you better and be attentive to the new connections you draw from the mission to proposed projects. Third, you need to align your idea with institutional culture. If your institution says it is bold and fearless, how do your programs support that?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Values: Your values are the guiding principles that shape your organization’s internal culture and guide every activity, program, and action you take to better the world. Keep these tips in mind when creating your CTAs: Be specific: Make sure your CTA language accurately describes the action you want your supporters to take.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

And then you also need to be able to articulate that, without fundraising or without a steady income from which to draw upon, you could cease to exist. And I’m going to say don’t, just use language that your mother would understand, like “will planning” or “leaving a legacy.”

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Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2007

So to get the design and language geared to them is very difficult because most of the stuff for them is ads and magazines. The girls on our team are all articulate and engaged and I want them to feel the confidence to do something they might not otherwise have the chance to do. We bear a lot of responsibility as museums as experts.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Y’all, no company can build a coherent culture without people who either share its core values or possess the willingness and ability to embrace those values. I also use the five love languages, but we don’t have time for that today. Let’s jump right in, y’all, because I could chit chat with y’all all day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

When I get on site, I focus on listening and soaking up the culture and perspective. I was also impressed with the report out, not only were they brief and to the point, but they were able to clearly articulate social outcomes in the social media strategy. Using that information, I was able to customize. I have a basic structure.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Few were able to articulate a response policy that wasn't based entirely on the volume of the ire raised. Failure of NIH drug testing design An exhibit only in a language other than English Santa Claus – Real or Not? Museum professionals don’t have the tools to make wise decisions about when and why to self-censor.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to empowering students of all ages through high-quality arts and cultural programs. Nonprofit Website Overview. And for bonus points, they also include a donate button in plain sight!). Meet the Residents page.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

2] What’s more is that only a small fraction of so-called racial justice and equity funding is dedicated to grassroots organizing and movement-oriented work; instead, predominantly white organizations have co-opted language to avail themselves of support. Development 1: Funders and philanthropists commit to standing with DEI.

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