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Why do we keep working in museums?

Museum 2.0

The National Museum of African American History & Culture is only a few miles from the former home of Confederate General Robert E. Lonnie Bunch said “The Mall is where America comes to learn what it means to be an American” and I *think* museums broadly seek to do this but for humanity. Government agency.

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Your Official #NN18 Local's Guide to New Orleans

Everyaction

Rated by BonApetit Magazine as the #1 Best New Restaurant in America in 2017, Turkey and the Wolf serves up the best sandwiches one EveryAction staffer has ever had. Located on Bourbon Street, this old stone shack is widely considered to be the oldest bar in America. Turkey and the Wolf. Commander's Palace. French Market. Willa Jean.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. Finance / @southwestfdns.

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Constituent Empowerment, as old as Lady Liberty

Connection Cafe

The French government extended the gift of the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876, in recognition of our first 100 years as a nation. The statue was a gift, of course, but America had to come up with the pedestal on which to set the statue. He was astounded that America was so apathetic concerning this magnificent gift.

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The #1 Skill Nonprofit Professionals Should Focus on in 2021

DipJar

So, you would think that the most pressing skill to build is in revenue generation, like fundraising , government grants, or fee-for-service programs. The same goes for identifying foundations, companies, or government entities to fund you. No doubt that’s high on the list, but something comes first—marketing.

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Museum 2.0 Rerun: Answers to the Ten Questions I Am Most Commonly Asked

Museum 2.0

Originally posted in April of 2011, just before I hung up my consulting hat for my current job at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. In my experience, many of these people become a special class of members or volunteers, but that doesn''t mean they''re satisfied with a standard membership arrangement.

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Answers to the Ten Questions I am Most Often Asked

Museum 2.0

There are long histories of highly-engaged participatory governance and cultural work around the world, and in many ways, America's obsession with the individual may be more of a hindrance than a help to projects here. QUESTIONS ABOUT RESISTANCE TO CHANGE 5.