Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Learn more about the origins of Pride Month, how you can take part in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and what nonprofits you can support! The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. Here’s a few nonprofits you can support!

Awareness 52

Awareness Causes Texas Celebrate 52

Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact. Their work includes research, education for families and health professionals, support for families directly affected by the maternal health crisis, and advocacy.

Award 92

Award Museum Kansas City Drupal 92

Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. However, keeping the momentum alive can be challenging for organizations of all types, especially when managing a large supporter base or dealing with internal and external changes. Clean supporter data.

Mobile 59

Mobile Strategy Advocacy Causes 59

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few tried-and-true go-to items that will give your auction a solid foundation and appeal to all types of supporters. Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live.

Artist 72

Artist Classes Arts Local 72

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before. Make the mission or program the hero – Focus messaging on your nonprofit’s values, impact, and service. This showed him that ad campaigns should spotlight the product itself – the emotional impact it provides.

Lesson 59

Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What role does design play in TWLOHA’s history and present-day work? These designs go out into the world and truly do make an impact on people’s lives. That could include darker shirts that feel more in tune with heavy metal artists. What do donors and/or supporters expect from TWLOHA in terms of design?

Design 68

Design Relationship Share Donor 68

Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

History 55

History Museum Arts Consultant 55

Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

These histories can be built on but there is a risk they begin to drift from the original prompt and even forget key elements. Grant Proposals : AI writers can help nonprofits create persuasive grant proposals that secure funding and support for their initiatives.

Ideas 52

Ideas Model Language API 52

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inclusive Fundraising: Taking Pride Month Support to New Heights In a world that yearns for inclusivity and acceptance, Pride Month stands tall as a beacon of hope and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. Get ready to make a lasting impact and empower change like never before.

Support 98

Support Fundraising New York City History 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

I’ve been busy interviewing people who work for nonprofits for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit : Strategies for Impact without Burnout, with Aliza Sherman. ENVIRONMENTAL : manipulating surroundings/conditions to create a supportive space. Nina Simon, a long time colleague and author of the Museum 2.0

Life 50

Life Professional Create Work 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The most successful documentaries are having a significant impact on major debates and public policies, from environmental concerns to financial regulations. Note From Beth: Yesterday, I attended a convening called “ Beyond Dynamic Adaptability ” for arts organizations about cultural participation in the arts.

Guatemala 93

Guatemala Movie Artist Award 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. In other cases, the organization and the donors want to send a message to other donors that this organization has broad and deep support.

Donor 343

Donor Sponsor Accessibility Music 343

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We read articles mapping out the “perfect face” according to the Greek ratio of Phi but we never question why Greek history is the arbiter of truth in many cases when much of Greek philosophy was stolen from Egypt. When we take a look at design history, we quickly start to see how whiteness relates to the rule setters and power holders. .

Design 52

Design System Structure Ratio 52

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Our focus is on assessing social impact in communities, and we will encourage teams to look at complex outcomes--like safety, cohesion, compassion, and identity--that are not commonly covered in standard evaluative practices. We are also expanding paid opportunities for local artists. The application period closes Friday, February 28.

Museum 31

Museum History Arts Professional 31

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. You know, impact is always good for year end. well, five areas of conversation revolve around, “What is impact reporting? What is impact? So we have several different topics today and the four.

Report 78

Report Measure Impact Process 78

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Writing my masters thesis for Gothenburg University’s International Museum Studies program while also working four days a week as the Director of Community Programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History this spring was certainly a challenge but also an incredible opportunity.

Museum 49

Museum Program Participatory Community 49

Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2013

Over the past two years, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History has undergone a significant transformation of program, audience, and resources. Our revolution is predicated on three big ideas: Art and history are something you do, not just something you learn about. You want to have an artist collective sleepover at the museum?

Museum 55

Museum Learning History Arts 55

Museum 2.0

MARCH 21, 2012

At the museum of art and history where I work, we are grappling with the question of how to help people enjoy themselves while keeping the art and artifacts safe. In the history gallery, we have some blended props and artifacts, and it's rarely clear what is and is not ok to touch. Engagement with local artists.

Museum 49

Museum Denver Artist Milwaukee 49

Museum 2.0

MAY 21, 2014

I''ve now been the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for three years. Over the past three years, we''ve tripled our attendance, doubled our budget, and, most importantly, established deep and diverse relationships with community members, artists, and organizations across Santa Cruz County.

Museum 49

Museum Director History Teen 49

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Like a lot of people , I am incredibly frustrated by organizations floating on endowments that allow them to sail on regardless of impact or community relevance. They closed for capricious financial reasons, and they left disappointed artists and participants in their wake. Forget life support. Absolutely. But some will.

Organization 55

Organization Museum Arts Nonprofit 55

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

As one African-American artist on a prominent museum board told me, "I felt even more tokenized than if I had been part of some kind of Artists'' Council or African-American Council." So here''s the story of how we are trying to take another approach at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, through a group called C3.

Community 39

Community Story Museum Map 39

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. This way, even individuals who don’t compete in the event can still support the cause. Yard Sales A yard sale is a fun way to get to know your supporters while also raising funds for a cause.

Ideas 98

Ideas Fundraising Movie Classes 98

Museum 2.0

JUNE 24, 2010

It incorporates work by local artists, old and new construction, and is completely gorgeous. and then recounted some related fact or history. It was clear that Vi isn't just someone who talks about history. Think about how this impacts staff recruiting and training. a "wedding worthy" community hall).

Museum 51

Museum Participatory Model Seattle 51

EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Whether quietly spearheading some of the world's most groundbreaking scientific and medical research or not-so-quietly leading revolutions on the battlefield, our history is ripe with stories of ferocious, adventurous, enlightened, and persistent women. Gabriela Mistral. Do you love ladies in literature? Sheroes in the Sciences. Gertrude B.

Story 133

Story Angola Sierra Leone History 133

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Throughout this, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to partnering with mission-driven organizations to create solutions and work that amplify their impact. While making an impact always comes first, each of these awards is a great honor for these fantastic organizations and our Forum One team.

Celebrate 68

Celebrate Award Colorado Museum 68

Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2011

Lots of museums these days have video comment booths to invite visitors to tell their stories, but how many of those booths really deliver high-impact content? Also, on a personal level, I had this really powerful experience with my mother in a Storycorps booth in Grand Central years ago that had a profound impact on me.

Story 53

Story Interview Museum Audio 53

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

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. I honestly think the only kind of cultural institution that cannot support audience participation is one in which staff members don''t respect visitors or what they have to contribute.

Museum 45

Museum Question Participatory Evaluation 45

M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

To make ends meet, artists would sometimes team up as a studio — helping each other come up with ideas, chipping in when someone was in danger of missing a deadline, teaching each other tips and tricks. Day after day hunched over a drawing table, struggling to make the fantastic feel real, urgent, immediate. What’s up with that?

email 111

email Work Sound Hurricane 111

Museum 2.0

MARCH 4, 2015

Over the past four years, I''ve been running a small regional art and history museum in Santa Cruz, CA. Our museum is highly participatory: plenty of opportunities for visitors to contribute, for artists to collaborate, for community members to co-create. But almost ALL of those opportunities are facilitated by people.

Participatory 20

Participatory Museum Empowerment Facilitation 20

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Our Story I came to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History four years ago. They don't have to be professional artists, or wealthy donors, or famous historians to contribute. They found each other, supported each other, and pushed each other into new ways of working with the public. At the time, we were fighting for survival.

Museum 20

Museum Arts New Zealand Indianapolis 20

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Throughout this, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to partnering with clients to create solutions and work that amplifies their impact. This long-standing client and Forum One team won two awards this year and is a great example of the impact that can be made when great teams come together to collaborate!

Celebrate 46

Celebrate Award Colorado Museum 46

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

There are several learning cohort groups, including one on better understanding network impact. What domains of impact should be considered (e.g. impact of the crowd-produced product, impact on the crowd / community)? What do you track? 1) Creating collective knowledge or wisdom.

Measure 96

Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This time of ye ar, I find that many of my favorite artists , designers, and bloggers start rounding up the trending items and making predictions. Consumer behavior continues to evolve, and your supporters are looking for a special something , whether you or they even know it yet. That and food. I really like to cook too.

Trend 38

Trend Impact Fundraising Strategy 38

Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

In the past year, I've seen the conversation shift to talking about impact and sustainability of these projects--how we evaluate audience participation and how we can shift from experimental pilots to more day-to-day implementation. What about traditional visitors and supporters who may not want to participate? Yes and no.

Question 49

Question Participatory Museum Evaluation 49

Forum One

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood, and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists. To achieve this, March of Dimes and Forum One worked together to develop Compass by March of Dimes.

Award 87

Award Museum Kansas City Drupal 87

Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood, and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists. This 157-page report created a useful tool for Zero to Three’s advocacy at any stage.

Award 80

Award Museum Kansas City Drupal 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2013

Last Friday, Media Impact Funders brought together technologists, journalists, philanthropists and innovators for a day-long conversation on the future of media and tech innovation. Later in the morning, Laura Efurd of ZeroDivide, myself, and Greg Baldwin hosted an hour discussion on measuring impact with participants.

Learning 115

Learning Impact Culture DC 115