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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The 33rd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute features leading nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government to discuss the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. American Marketing Association / Scottsdale, AZ / $1,000. Fundraising.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The Digital Media and Learning Conference is meant to be an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialogue and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice. Grant Professionals Association / Atlanta, GA / $840.

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New Models for Children's Museums: Wired Classrooms?

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I was fascinated by our discussion, and Bob came to mind last month, when I was asked to write an article for the Association of Children's Museums quarterly journal, Hand to Hand , about children's museums and Web 2.0. Bob argues that giving kids laptops enables more participatory, engaged learning.

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How I Got Here

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In DC, I worked half-time for NASA as an electrical engineer and half-time for the Capital Children's Museum (now defunct) as a science educator. Eventually, they had an opening for "Exhibits and Programs Associate"--a low-level jack of all trades position supporting the department. So I packed up and moved down the East Coast.

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Notes from the Future: Reflections on the IMLS Meeting on Museums and Libraries in the 21st Century

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Last week, NAS brought 25 people (including me) to Washington to discuss what issues might be appropriate to cover in the report, which is at least 3 years from hitting the press (assuming it receives funding). What follows are my notes from the meeting, separated roughly into six major topics of discussion. Do they want it?

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