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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. In 2002, De Anna’s life changed when she began mentoring 7-year-old Sharmel through Big Brothers Big Sisters, while working at WTSP-TV, the CBS affiliate in Tampa.

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Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've done a number of presentations and workshops for arts organizations over the years and have even created a wiki " Social Media for Arts People " with stories, links, and other resources, but haven't spoken to arts organizations recently. It was a good opportunity to see how things have changed. customer service , .

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From Ashton Kutcher to Soup: Super Bowl Giving

Have Fun - Do Good

It never hurts to organize a fundraising campaign around an event, even the Super Bowl. The VISTO Board of Directors prepares the soups that are given away for a suggested donation of $5. American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, is hosting two events this week in Tampa as part of her 2nd Annual Jordin Sparks Experience Charity Event.

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Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've done a number of presentations and workshops for arts organizations over the years and have even created a wiki " Social Media for Arts People " with stories, links, and other resources, but haven't spoken to arts organizations recently. It was a good opportunity to see how things have changed. customer service , .

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Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've done a number of presentations and workshops for arts organizations over the years and have even created a wiki " Social Media for Arts People " with stories, links, and other resources, but haven't spoken to arts organizations recently. It was a good opportunity to see how things have changed. customer service , .

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ASTC Recap: Questions, Colors, and Reflective Research

Museum 2.0

A team of researchers and floor staff from the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, FL, came to the conference to talk about REFLECTS, a huge initiative in which floor educators are trained to perform self-reflective research on their own interactions with visitors and adapt their behavior to improve visitor engagement.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. The BoardSource Leadership Forum (BLF) is a global conference focused on nonprofit leadership at the highest level – the board of directors. WHAT IF Conference.