Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2013

How can arts and cultural organizations start leveraging content marketing? There are 5 steps to start a content marketing program at your arts and cultural organization. This is one of the places where arts and cultural organizations have an advantage because they have ticket sales data. Absolutely!

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 6, 2012

I thought I'd share links to the blogs and/or organizations that came to the Changeblogger meetup in case you resonate with their work, and to give them a little link ? The blog covers social design and the Millennium Development Goals. The blog covers social design and the Millennium Development Goals.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Grambling also advances the study and preservation of African American history, art, and culture. . The post Client Spotlight: Grambling State University appeared first on Qgiv Blog. You can learn more about Grambling State University, find out how to apply, or offer support by visiting their website.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 1, 2011

I've now been the Director of The Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz for two months. Her blog, "Museum 2.0," is one of the leading forces working to remake the museum experience. Yesterday, a lovely article came out in the local paper about what we're trying to do to become a thriving community hub.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. Their approach is holistic, with a variety of programs focused on cultural arts, wellness, and social justice. Pride Month isn’t all celebrations and rainbows!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Note from Beth: If you’ve been following my blog lately, you know I’ve been having this conversation with Marnie Webb about abundance. How Abundance Can Connect Arts Organizations With Audiences by Marc van Bree. The hash tag #askacurator became a top trending topic on Twitter on the day of the event.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." When the music video was focused on Mexican culture, the researchers found that the white and Asian participants demonstrated a decrease in prejudice against Latinos, both immediately after the activity and six months later.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

I'm at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! Ruth Cohen - American Museum of natural History For years we have been producing digital media to fulfill our mission of educating the public about science and history. here was a kind of proof that you don't have to choose."

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We also offer services around building a culture of equity within nonprofit organizations through DEI assessments and DEI planning and training. We provide services to every sector, whether it’s arts and culture, human services, foundations and associations, and more. You can find out more at www.alford.com.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Caution: No turtles were harmed in the making of this blog. Corporate Culture. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept. This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 26, 2018

One that has found remarkable success is California’s Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. I'm also always interested in how the national media portrays changes in the cultural sector. At the time, we thought it was financial trouble, but it turned out it was much deeper than that,” Simon says. “We

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AFP Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

Center for the Future of Museums: Khan Academy & Cultural Understanding : Smarthistory at Khan Academy is used by museum visitors, independent learners, professors, teachers and their students. We’ve begun to partner with museums to bring their formidable expertise to a global audience (often by simply repurposing pre-existing content).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

Empower Young Children through Philanthropy – guest blog post by Vincent Law, CEO and Founder at PhilanthroKids Academy. Throughout history, philanthropy plays a very important role because it directly impacts our wellbeing. Throughout history, philanthropy plays a very important role because it directly impacts our wellbeing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

Guidestar has a history of doing walking meetings, especially one on ones and at its Williamsburg location. One thing I noticed during the meeting is that I was sitting more than I normally would because of the video and the cultural norm having the video on the whole time. Walking Meetings and Video Platforms.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past. Example: “Datamaking” as engagement I recently worked with an arts and culture intermediary nonprofit that focused on capacity development, network building, and connecting local nonprofits to state agencies and grants.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 26, 2010

I've been spending time recently interviewing people who run unusual cultural and learning venues. Art spaces masquerading as laundromats and letterpresses. Machine Project is a non-profit storefront arts venue that hosts a dizzying array of eclectic classes, workshops, events, and occasional exhibits.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 15, 2014

This week, my colleague Emily Hope Dobkin has a beautiful guest post on the Incluseum blog about the Subjects to Change teen program that Emily runs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Subjects to Change isn''t an art club or a history group. Space-making may be the ultimate strategy for scaling up.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Here are six little-known blogs I've enjoyed reading this year. For a year now, Peter Linett and his friends at Slover-Linett Strategies have been blogging thoughtfully about connecting with arts audiences in new ways. Peter is a fabulous writer, and this blog has become one of my favorites. you get the idea.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2014

When basketball players are offering more cogent commentary on racial issues than cultural institutions, you know we have a cultural relevance problem. Museums are a part of this educational and cultural network. Schools and other arts organizations are rising to the challenge. What should be our role(s)?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Check out this quote from a recent NonProfit Pro article: “The Great Resignation offers one of the greatest recruiting opportunities — if not the greatest — in recent history. Arts and entertainment has the longest road to full job recovery at 18.3 But don’t just take our word for it. months; and health care at 13.2 the report noted.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Caution: No turtles were harmed in the making of this blog. Corporate Culture This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). He advises moving from a business culture focused on surviving and reacting to one focused on modernizing and operationalizing for transitions.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

You can follow Lisa on her blog (lisasonorabeam.com ), Twitter ( @lisasonorabeam ), and on The Creative Entrepreneur Facebook page. Lisa Sonora Beam, The Creative Entrepreneur: How I Have Fun, Do Good Buy art from artists. One of the most fun ways to do good is to buy art and hand crafts directly from artists and artisans.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

As someone texted me recently, Art History grad school didn't teach us anything about working with others in museums. Museums are "no" cultures, often for good reason. But that no culture also often translates into a no culture in the workplace. A few suggestions were about outside training to improve your skills.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2014

It’s all about knowing your unique audience, your culture, and making that culture accessible. It’s perhaps the best educational motto in the history of the universe, as well as the fabled quote inscribed upon the statue of Faber College’s legendary/forgettable founder in the opening scene of Animal House. Know your culture.

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BoardAssist

JULY 8, 2014

The process used by the professional development nonprofit is often called zero based budgeting because the organization plans as if it were brand new, or in year zero, with no history to incorporate into the budget process. This blog provides a basic overview of budgeting best practices which can be adapted to your unique nonprofit.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Writing my masters thesis for Gothenburg University’s International Museum Studies program while also working four days a week as the Director of Community Programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History this spring was certainly a challenge but also an incredible opportunity.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Bridging cultural differences? These are the questions that underpin Museum Camp 2014 , a professional development experience in which diverse people from the arts, community activism, and social services will measure the immeasurable together. What is the change you hope your work effects in your community? Igniting compassion?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2005

I will be leading several workshops called " Exploring Cambodian Culture " at the Sage School (preK-8 school for gifted students) during "Cluster Week." The site defines it as: CultureQuests allow students to examine, understand, and appreciate diverse cultures, including the student's own culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Note from Beth: I first encountered Nina Simon through her awesome blog back four or five years ago. Despite its long history, few researchers studied the use and impact of citizen science until the 1980s. Blog commenters are contributors, as are people who engage in contests. Source: Share Your Ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Note From Beth: Yesterday, I attended a convening called “ Beyond Dynamic Adaptability ” for arts organizations about cultural participation in the arts. But that is only the jumping off point for the inquiry.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2007

Just over a year ago, musician, Olivia Greer , was commissioned by Culture Project , a New York City theater company, to write a song for the Women Center Stage Festival. Culture Project's mission is to present work that is socially relevant and that calls attention to issues of human rights and social justice around the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2006

Click here to listen to a very brief interview Over the weekend, I attended the Technology in the Arts Conference in Pittsburgh where artist and activist Faith Ringgold was one of the keynote speakers. She noted, "In the 60's, it was about answering the question "What is black art?"

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2014

It’s all about knowing your unique audience, your culture, and making that culture accessible. It’s perhaps the best educational motto in the history of the universe, as well as the fabled quote inscribed upon the statue of Faber College’s legendary/forgettable founder in the opening scene of Animal House. Know your culture.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 16, 2017

I had the extreme pleasure of being part of this year’s MuseumCamp hosted by Nina Simon at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Monday morning, after such wonderful experiences with people from around the world in the cossetted kooky culture of Santa Cruz, I had hoped to create a blog post from my MuseumCamp notes.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 17, 2013

I''m not going to write too much about the process here--please check out Paul Orselli''s blog post for his perspective as a counselor, Sarah Margusen''s Pinterest board for her perspective as a camper, or Georgia Perry''s article for the Santa Cruz Weekly, which provides an outsider''s view on the process. Thanks for all the memories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Last week I was honored to be a counselor at Museum Camp , an annual professional development event hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). It’s also a sign that the employee and the manager are not setting a good culture of work life balance. A mature employee knows how to manage up.

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