Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes.

Professional 0

Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2010

Last week, I attended Structure Lab , a half-day workshop on legal and financial structures for ventures for social good. The Structure Lab is set up as a "game" in which you explore cards in various categories (values, assets, financing, etc.) to better articulate what you are really trying to do with your project concept.

Structure 31

Structure Model Social Profit 31

Museum 2.0

MARCH 27, 2013

There's a constant dialogue in participatory work about how to make peoples' contributions meaningful. I've written about different structures for participatory processes (especially in museums), and recently, I've been interested in how we can apply these structures to the design of public space.

Design 49

Design Participatory Children Museum 49

Museum 2.0

MARCH 28, 2012

We asked the whole group to brainstorm communities/constituencies who they thought could make a stronger connection with art, history, and culture. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH), we've started experimenting with a "community first" approach to program development. Six goals for MAH community programs.

Program 49

Program Community Design Museum 49

Museum 2.0

JULY 14, 2008

How do you measure and articulate the value of museums and libraries? One of the most promising models for doing so (and a potential way to structure the NAS report) is scenario-based planning. How do you measure and articulate the value of museums and libraries? The six topics are: How do you plan for the future?

Library 20

Library Museum Reflection Alternative 20