sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. But it is a different way of thinking for most grantmakers, so it can be difficult to know where to start. Is this you?

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of their varied titles, such groups share a great deal. So, how are these institutions addressing the challenges while also leveraging the strengths of the model? A Path to Change. Sustaining the Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play – guest post by Meghan Ventura. Its strategic partnership with Electronic Arts has enabled GlassLab to develop SimCityEDU, a game-based classroom tool that uses the beloved SimCity franchise to engage students in real-world challenges. You can register here. In Philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Digital disruption : The rise of digital platforms and online advertising has disrupted traditional revenue models for local news, making it difficult for many outlets to adapt. Nonprofits are being asked to address these challenges and find sustainable models for local journalism.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

I'm a huge fan of work and the way she thinks - especially after she road the Scare House ride on the Santa Cruz boardwalk with me and did a brilliant reflection on its design. One colleague suggests that users should be able to contribute original work. Nina has written a fantastic book engagement called The Participatory Museum.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This month, we're thinking about the way we do work in museums. Also, being flexible about work times, as both Jennifer Foley and Emily Lytle-Painter amongst others mentioned. Work isn't prison; don't make them feel like they're doing time. Sharing articles that work is a great reason to stay on Museum Twitter by the way.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. Adaptive learning models can empower teachers to customize instruction for each student’s needs, and students can even personalize a digital tutoring experience. Generative AIs have the power to transform education.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more. The Art of Celebration: Showcasing AAPI Cultural Richness Incorporating cultural performances and art displays is a great way to bring the essence of AAPI heritage to life at your event.

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Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That core consists of working through and with other people to create value while using financial concepts and metrics to maximize the value created for all company stakeholders. Model cooperative behavior. Either the state-of-the-art changes too quickly for a book or an MBA program to keep up with.

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Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 92

CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. But it’s not as simple as ChatGPT doing all the work for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Three Models. Who in our organization is going to do the work? I’ve had the pleasure of working with ZER01 , the producer of the 01SJ Biennial , a multi-disciplinary, multi-venue event of visual and performing arts, the moving image, public art, and interactive digital media.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. But Drew’s team makes it work, putting themselves in the shoes of their constituents and providing them with a new facility to use technology to be connected.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. But Drew’s team makes it work, putting themselves in the shoes of their constituents and providing them with a new facility to use technology to be connected.

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Donor Classes New Jersey Leadership 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few types of memorabilia that work well for auctions: Sports jerseys Sports equipment (footballs, baseballs, baseball gloves, etc.) Recently, modernist and impressionist paintings have been selling particularly well in the art world. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 18, 2014

People at work with the games running in the background on their computers. And it''s got me thinking about how we build energy and audience for the arts in this country. Like Barry, I feel that more art in schools is always better. I got into museum work because learning happens in many places and many ways.

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Arts Build United States Audience 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

It’s hard juggling parenting with work and you need to acknowledge it. We’ve modeled them as part of the session and it allowed us to brainstorm in smaller teams on how to be more engaging in our meetings from now on. Show & Tell: Remote Work Tips for Collaboration and Generosity (via Edith Asibey & Jamie Lonie).

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2014

Many stores I shop at reward loyalty by allowing customers to earn points for different purchases as well. This model focuses on engaging members through ongoing interactions while still allowing members to choose when and how they want to interact with you. Why Not Mirror This At Your Museum? Special Benefits. Gamification.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. The Art of Story Capture. Since Mark works solo, this is a useful tool. Tech Recycling Day.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

The fact that there is no original recording by Beck of the Song Reader songs, no model upon which "covers" would be based, frees the reader to imagine the songs in any number of ways. One of the things I always focus on in participatory exhibit design is ensuring that everyone has the same tools to work with.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Gen N began to emerge, shaped by constraints like mask-wearing, abrupt work from home transitions, and lifestyle and health traumas wrought by the pandemic. And the difference between “iteration” and “innovation.” And how did this work out? What did you keep doing, but differently? What new strategies did you add?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. The firm has over 30 years of experience and has worked with over 400 nonprofits to make custom-tailored solutions for success. Website: [link]. Alexander Haas. Website: [link]. CCS Fundraising.

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Consultant Fundraising Phoenix Atlanta 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Our interactive session at the Fall 2013 Communications Network Conference in New Orleans was a blend of content delivery and peer learning – a conversation about the value, different approaches and models, and best practices.

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Design Communication Program Build 95

VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While 2020 is no different in that regard, our reflections are paired with an urgent desire to put this difficult year behind us. All of you are our heroes of 2020 and we are so very grateful for your role in our lives and work this year. Thank you. [1] The post A Grateful Note to End 2020 first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In our world, many funders view their most significant role at work as guarding the treasure by avoiding perceived peril. When we were creating our five core Principles for Peak Grantmaking , the working group landed on Steward Responsively as our fourth. I continue to work in this sector because I believe in it.

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Grant Philanthropy Model Roles 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

As trainers, Andrea and I both know the value of “modeling the model,” so we wanted to use and model best practices for designing effective meetings on their preferred platforms. Depending on the number of people in your group, there are different ways to facilitate the report out.

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Facilitation Virtual Arts Participatory 50

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 72

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

But first, let’s step back a bit and look at what augmented reality is, how it works, and ways it can be used for social good. How does the game work? This is what makes augmented reality different from virtual reality. Before we look at possible applications of AR, let’s take a look at how it works! Seriously loco.

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Arts Create Social Application 31

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While the framework allows each entity to remain true to its institutional identity, it also provides the organizational model necessary to scale impact. Pursue ecumenical relationships focused upon the mission that unites rather than doctrinal differences that divide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

One of the themes I’m going to discuss is the Art and Science of Engagement. The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends.

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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. The firm has over 30 years of experience and has worked with over 400 nonprofits to make custom-tailored solutions for success. Website: [link]. Alexander Haas. Website: [link]. CCS Fundraising.

Consultant 52

Consultant Fundraising Phoenix Atlanta 52

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

This year's Day of Service featured three different projects - a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC's largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. Mark and Shawn have different approaches and philosophies, but the interviews yielded some insights about best practices.

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Service Story Arts NTC 66

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Caring for Colorado works with communities to catalyze and accelerate change to improve the lives and health of Colorado’s children, youth, and families. Areas served: US.

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Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 103

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2012

Earlier this month, the Detroit Institute of Arts was "saved" by a voter-approved property tax (called a "millage") in its three surrounding counties. I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts.

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Detroit Arts Public Support 49

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Last month, the Irvine Foundation put out a new report, Getting In On the Act , about participatory arts practice and new frameworks for audience engagement. Here's what I think is really strong about the report: Coordinated, succinct research findings supporting the rise of active arts engagement.

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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. What do we have to do differently?" Lots more on this in the months to come, but I thought you might like to read the article.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Caring for Colorado works with communities to catalyze and accelerate change to improve the lives and health of Colorado’s children, youth, and families. Areas served: US.

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