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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. In recent years, that model is being challenged. Lots of grantmakers are intrigued by participatory grantmaking. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. But what is it?

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Notes on Structure Lab: Legal and Financial Models for Social Entrepeneurship

Museum 2.0

Last week, I attended Structure Lab , a half-day workshop on legal and financial structures for ventures for social good. Like many people in the arts, I'm interested in new models that help people combine mission-driven work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Connected Citizens Report: The Power, Peril, and Potential of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We will be influenced by what our connections think and information production and distribution will become more participatory. The report also calls out some good tips and tools for network-centric grant making, including an assessment tool. The report asks a number of impact questions related to networked citizens and the future.

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Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In some ways, a design lab can be thought of as “participatory research and testing.”. It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. How do we leverage the “rain” of culture change?3.

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Museum 2.0 Rerun: Inside the Design of an Amazing Museum Project to Capture People's Stories

Museum 2.0

They designed a participatory project that delivers a compelling end product for onsite and online visitors… and they learned some unexpected lessons along the way. The project arose from a grant announcement from MetLife Foundation around community engagement and outreach. Projects participatory museum storytelling usercontent'

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Nonprofit SXSW Goodness – Conference List Toppers, To-Dos and Topics of Interest

Connection Cafe

While most non-profits are not known for technology, some are, and they are defying the traditional business models that drive technology.” We'll also talk about how you can get sizeable online grants and free/discounted help from key professionals.”

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How Do You Capture Compelling Visitor Stories? Interview with Christina Olsen

Museum 2.0

They designed a participatory project that delivers a compelling end product for onsite and online visitors… and they made some unexpected decisions along the way. The project arose from a grant announcement from MetLife Foundation around community engagement and outreach. How and why did Object Stories come to be?

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