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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

Qgiv

This important awareness month is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Indigenous American Indians and the history of the country’s first stewards. In the following years, New York adopted the Congress’s plan, designating the second Saturday in May as American Indian Day.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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Art and Activism: Olivia Greer and Women Center Stage

Have Fun - Do Good

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. Working with Women Center Stage has helped Greer to connect her interests in art and social justice activism as well.

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On White Privilege and Museums

Museum 2.0

They tell histories of white male conquest. They present masterpieces by white male artists and innovations by white male scientists. When non-white stories are told, they are always flagged as such--an exhibition of Islamist scientific inventions or women pioneers or African-American artists.

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Joint Statement from Museum Bloggers and Colleagues on Ferguson and Related Events

Museum 2.0

The recent series of events, from Ferguson to Cleveland and New York, have created a watershed moment. New laws and policies will help, but any movement toward greater cultural and racial understanding and communication must be supported by our country’s cultural and educational infrastructure. It is not enough on its own.

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Inclusive Fundraising: Taking Pride Month Support to New Heights

The Modern Nonprofit

Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the captivating history of Pride Month, uncover creative ways to extend our support far beyond June, and discover invaluable fundraising tools that will elevate our events to the next level. Get ready to make a lasting impact and empower change like never before.

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Feelings and Participation

Museum 2.0

Sewing interactive at the Museum of the City of New York Engaged: Engaged is the underlying feeling with the in-depth interactives I mentioned above, but only for people who feel learning a lot more or proving you’re right. This activity went with an artist’s work where she told of immigration stories.

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