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NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

They are called "next gen major donors," and according to a recent report issued by the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64 , they will "have tremendous influence on the direction of and support for efforts to improve local communities and solve global problems over the next several decades.". Only time will tell.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

People are ready to get out and explore the world, all with the comforts of an all-inclusive buffet and leisure activities at their fingertips. All-inclusive resort All-inclusive resorts allow people to relax on a nice vacation without the hassle of having to figure out where to eat or what activities to do.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit Board for a Fundraising Campaign

BoardAssist

Have at least some board members been actively cultivating top donor prospects? She previously served as Executive Director for institutional advancement at the University of Indianapolis and vice president of institutional advancement at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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Challenges, Rules, and Epic Wins: Using Game Design to Build Visitor Loyalty

Museum 2.0

While the phrase "gamification" has been overexposed and can lead to inane design choices, the underlying elements that make games powerful--narrative, a sense of purpose, opportunity to attain mastery--are universal. Here's what we learned from each of these activities. I encourage any team to try this. It's not easy.

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Arts 2.0: Examples of Arts Organizations Social Media Strategies

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

o is Transparency - and the best example of that is what the Indianapolis Art Museum has done with its pubic metrics on its web site. As does Indianapolis Museum of Art blog. Arts Northfield has well organized collections and sets of all organizational activities. activity works in similar way: pulling out John Collier Jr???s

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Avoiding the Participatory Ghetto: Are Museums Evolving with their Innovative Web Strategies?

Museum 2.0

I just got home from the Museums and the Web conference in Indianapolis. Are participatory activities happening on the web because that is the best place for them? Or is the web the dumping ground for activities too messy or uncomfortable to do onsite? How does their work relate to their physical institutions?

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Quick Hit: Upcoming Experiments and Workshops

Museum 2.0

The experiment is a multi-step activity in which you talk to strangers, get strangers talking to each other, and then build a social object that mediates conversation among strangers (more here ). Virtual-to-real design workshop at Museums and the Web—Friday, April 17 in Indianapolis.