Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Recipe book of gratitude Compile a recipe book featuring favorite dishes from your team. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music. Final thoughts Expressing gratitude and thanks to donors is an art, and a touch of creativity can make the experience truly memorable.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Book Reviews October 21, 2007 I read three books recently that I thought would be worth reviewing here. They fall into that category of “business&# books that I basically never read.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

I eagerly read about a new social psychology research study in which whites, Asians, and Latinos engaged in a simple collaborative activity--making a music video together. When the music video was not focused on Mexican culture, no such change occurred. But each of these studies yields another useful nugget. Direct questioning.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 5, 2016

Yesterday, the local paper in Santa Cruz published a great article about my new book, The Art of Relevance. I've learned so much from my dad about making art, putting on a great show, inviting audience participation , and navigating celebrity. Their music was relevant to the crowd. I loved the piece. Here's that chapter.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Then, your attendees can navigate to their session for a tea break and see what interesting art was created. Virtual Musicals. Musicals can be fun, and many people enjoy them. Musicals can be fun, and many people enjoy them. Book a demo today! . We all need a little fun in our lives. Mindfulness Activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Their store also offers jewelry, African art and music, and clothing. You can purchase everything from looms to farming supplies to books, rulers, and pencils which are then given in the name of your gift recipient to a woman in war-torn country. [ Give a Women for Women's Gift That Gives Back ].

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Happy Hour from 3-6: Get your afternoon buzz on with snacks, beer, and live music to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fundsponsored by Salsa. Daily Musings in the Lounge include: Photo Gallery from PhotoPhilanthropy – browse art that drives action for social change. Sketchnotes by Mike Rhode.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Livestream some 60s music and entertainment. Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event! How about creating a virtual auction event themed around a type of collectible, like sports memorabilia or music memorabilia? Having the appropriate decoration, online branding, music, and food will be enough.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Student art show. Give your artistic students the opportunity to show off their skills by hosting a virtual art show. Create an online exhibition to showcase impressive art pieces your burgeoning young artists have created. Your school’s band, orchestra, and choir work hard to prepare music pieces every year.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

When it comes to nonprofit communications, mastering the art and science (yes, science!) As early as childhood, we’re taught to seek out stories to learn from through books, movies, music, shows, etc. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

OdysseyWorks is a collective that makes immersive art experiences for one person at a time. OdysseyWorks' projects get to the heart of the fiercest debates in the arts today. Is it elitist to present art that may be dislocating or foreign? You have to generalize. But what if you only had an audience of one?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 25, 2007

I'm on the host committee for an event honoring my buddy Tony Deifell and his new book, Seeing Beyond Sight. Lighthouse for the Blind is proud to be partnering with a new book Seeing Beyond Sight to bring you a wonderful event. So, if you're in the Bay Area on May 17th, consider going and having a good time!

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 15, 2016

This month, I'm sharing a few chapters from my new book The Art of Relevance in advance of its release. I wrote this book because of a fundamental curiosity about what relevance is and how it works. This chapter appears midway through the book. To get into this chapter, imagine that your institution/program/art is a room.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The initial wave of generative-AI examples in the art, music, and written composition spaces has generated a lot of interest within the technology sector. ” There’s a helpful example in her book Thinking in Bets. Author and poker champion Annie Duke calls this “resulting.”

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 26, 2018

One that has found remarkable success is California’s Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The whole second half of the article was dedicated to our work: Smaller museums can be especially scrappy in finding ways to connect with the community. The plaza serves as a kind of front porch to the museum, ushering visitors old and new. “I

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 21, 2011

Mindy asked a group of artists and writers to write letters to M, which Mindy compiled into a book for her. Keep listening to when the music changes, and you'll be just fine. This post was written as part of a gift from wishstudio founder, Mindy Tsonas, to a young artist friend, M. is to be like a stream: flow within a structure.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Sarah Janczak suggests a visit to Landmarks'' public art series at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) - a current highlight is Skyspace from James Turrell. Austin also has a terrific street art scene. Check out Austin''s Art in Public Places program or adventure to the many free murals around the city. Get cultured.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Used book sale. Do you have outdated textbooks or slightly worn library books that can no longer be used or checked out? Costume contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 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. Studies confirm that creative activities – painting, drawing, dancing, playing music, theatre, or singing – can improve employee productivity and skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

In her book “Human resources management for public and nonprofit organizations,” Joan E. Siegal is professional creative who produces spaces for people to connect with each other and God in meaningful ways through music, drama, dance, design, and technology.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 20, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week • Finishing Kathy LeMay's book The Generosity Plan, and interviewing her for the Big Vision Podcast. Starting Jane McGonigal's book, Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

Arts organizations are using mobile technology to help people find. and engage with art in similar ways, as we mentioned in last month's Cool App Roundup: Arts Organization Edition. databases (of music, books, and movies, respectively) they own or would. Mobile tour users can then. They also gently remind app.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Arts and crafts. Musical instruments. The beautiful thing about collecting and reselling donated items is that you have the flexibility to make the items you collect focused on whatever best fits your organization’s needs or expertise. Kitchen goods. Electronics. Hobby supplies. Furniture(space permitting).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Has Apple become evil? Jobs understands that DRM doesn’t work, and doesn’t help sell music. 1 trackback } My iPhone 3G » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 08.12.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits June 11, 2008 The Tides Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Antonio Pizzigati prize , a $10,000 annual award for outstanding contributions to software in the public interest. You go girl!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Throw in beer and pizza and music and it can be fun. It was super cool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

When I think of story telling, I think of books. The Little Golden books from my childhood, non-fiction books that revolutionized my perspective of the world and novels that I rarely take the luxury of reading. I invited her to share her experience in crowd funding. A Guest Post by Sam Mayfield.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I won’t be buying a Kindle November 26, 2007 I think I might need a new blog category: why I won’t be buying … First Leopard, now, Kindle. Kindle, at first blush, sounds pretty cool.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

After she interviewed me, I interviewed her for the Big Vision Podcast about her nonprofit, Tranquil Space Foundation , and her new book Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Mindful Work and Enlightened Play, which I'll be posting soon. I hope you enjoy the interview, and you should definitely check out past shows.

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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.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 12, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology It’s been a while… May 13, 2008 As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t been blogging a whole lot lately. I’ve been pretty busy with a variety of projects.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 23, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Rate your CMS! April 23, 2008 NTEN is doing some great work getting information about the use of different kinds of tools in the sector, and how people are using them. and how they like them.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Check out the detailed schedule of events and follow @thebeaconsxsw for updates.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #11: Azureus February 15, 2008 Azureus (now called Azureus Vuze) is the best bittorrent client I have ever used. It’s quite amazing. It’s got a lot under the hood.

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