Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The intent is to create an annual national day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or this year on November 27, 2012. The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. Giving Tuesday takes a lot of these ideas and blends them together.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Authors Alan Brown and Jennifer Novak-Leonard pack a lot into 40 pages--an argument for the rise of active arts engagement, a framework for thinking about ways to actively involve audiences, and lots of case studies. I found many of the frameworks useful, but the lack of context and detail was frustrating.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 8, 2009

For our band, blending of audience members into the show (and the show into the audience) reinforces the idea that the show is “for kids of all ages” and that older guys onstage doing the Hokey Pokey or young kids coming up and doing the Hand Jive is something that is entertaining for everyone. Local kids make good!

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. You might even direct-mail pretty recipe cards to add a special physical touch!

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 7, 2007

In Eye Level's case at SAAM, there's a nice blend of museum announcements (exhibit openings, podcast postings, and events) and quirky commentary on museum goings-on (photos of the building's construction, a nswers to visitors' questions about how certain artifacts are maintained). How to maximize this type? How to maximize this type?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Challenge Events Challenge Events encompass a wide range of activities, from weightlifting to hot dog eating to (insert second obligatory mention of the Ice Bucket Challenge). While the five events on this list speak are all about physical activity, hosting a themed trivia night makes for a slightly brainier night out.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

With one exception, no single activity cost more than $30 to produce/maintain. We called the prototypes "activities," got lots of participants, and people loved giving their feedback and seeing the prototypes evolve over a couple months. We developed and prototyped everything in-house with staff and interns. Some are conceptual (i.e.

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