Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. Greatest Challenges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. The crucial art of compartmentalization. Question : How did you decide to include the eight individuals you feature in The Leap To Leader book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Early on in Eli Broad's book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can't do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

The questions we hear often are about how organizations can identify and adapt designs to meet the evolving needs of their audiences and ensure that the mission resonates deeply. By continuing to understand the challenges, desires, and aspirations of your audiences, you can tailor your designs to resonate on a deeper level.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

But this month, it's as if there was a subliminal email sent to a crew of bloggers in the arts suggesting a salon about audience diversity, and how/why to move in that direction. This never seems like a good idea. The posts are meaty and the commenting is robust. You should go and tell us all about it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Learning in Public Challenges and Actions – guest post by Annie Hernandez. Challenge #2: In the session they shared that it was better to process the findings in public versus the data. Should you do the same?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. Fundraising is aptly described as a combination of science and art.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

To borrow from the song: “Art is a many splendored thing.” Art is also very subjective. Again borrowing: “One man’s trash is another man’s art.” So, what is the value of art? Recently, I attended a conference on arts education. Her question stayed with me for a long time. Difficult to objectify and quantify.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., research, data, specialists, historical perspective, stories, art, etc.), Have a challenge grant from a business? CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Host a webinar. If you have expertise people want (e.g.,

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. As grant writers navigate this challenging terrain, the evolution of strategies and approaches is key to staying relevant and successful. And what’s more?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Considering the significant challenges and triumphs faced by our partners, we are delighted to share a curated collection of the most invaluable content that our readers found insightful and beneficial throughout 2023. Engaging with our content drives our calendar, and we value your feedback and questions.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If we had known the full consequences of Steve Jobs showing us that first iPhone on stage in 2007 and its impacts on our lives, attention, interactions, children, environment, physical and mental health, what hard questions would we have asked? We didn’t ask. Generative AIs have the power to transform education.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 14, 2014

Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can''t do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I’ve also heard some interesting challenges along the way, so here are a few things to consider as you form your programming and ticketing strategies for 2014. The top 4 challenges in modern era guest services. One challenge I hear frequently is how to keep up with technology trends without leaving less-savvy demographics behind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bjorn Billhardt Nathan Kracklauer Today, the authors answer these questions for us: Question : How will readers benefit from making the book part of a book club experience as you recommend readers do? Question : How does spending 12 weeks using the book compare to the length of time to earn an MBA degree?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2012

Early on in Eli Broad's new book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can't do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve planned a day of exploration and discovery that will return you to the office with solutions to tough challenges. The use of AI in IP also raises additional questions. Our goal is to be a source of inspiration and to offer the tools that make for outstanding careers and associations. But answers aren’t enough anymore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Since that time, I’ve been involved in the sector helping organizations with a wide range of communications and technology challenges. When I gave a talk about my challenges at the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference, the response was and continues to be overwhelming. Wow, this is such an important question.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. In addition to asking how donors want to be communicated with and if they are interested in specific program updates, you should ask high-level questions to find out how they feel about your work and mission. Do you offer any new programs?

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. However, the opposite was true.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. However, the opposite was true.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Marc van Bree and I were chatting about some of the collaborative arts marketing strategies that some arts organizations have experimented with on Twitter. Since there have been a few examples, I asked Marc if would write a post looking at some of these. Of course, there are challenges. What was the objective?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We understand the challenges of creating and maintaining a fundraising site while juggling the myriad responsibilities of running a nonprofit. The CauseVox Site Editor addresses these challenges head-on, providing your organization with a seamless site builder. Intuitive Site & Page Designer 1.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2022

Destress fundraising challenge. Like the ALS ice bucket challenge, mental health nonprofits can actually do a destress challenge instead of one that adds pressure to one’s life. Community art project. Create a community art project at your mental health nonprofit. Community art project. Fundraising gala.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. The crucial art of compartmentalization. Question : How did you decide to include the eight individuals you feature in The Leap To Leader book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can''t do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Arts Mentoring Leadership Lesson 40

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Joe Patti runs a performing arts center in Ohio. he has been blogging about arts management. His posts open up questions and ways of thinking about audiences, marketing, management, and engagement that get me thinking differently. Grasstronaut offers long-format essays and interviews about grassroots and DIY arts spaces.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

It also complicates the question of what is acceptable in a museum. I thought about all of this when reading about the recent incident at the Perez Art Museum Miami, where artist Maximo Carminero smashed a vase by Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei in an unauthorized act of visitor participation. But art museums are coming back from the dead.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 25, 2016

It’s the brainchild of Donna and Ben Rosen, a New York power couple with connections to science, technology, politics, the arts and more. Dina’s question was: why doesn’t this work most of the time? Two rooms away is more challenging: you probably need another beacon.) The Emerald approach is to do away with the thing you wear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2013

You also need to challenge participants thought processes and stimulate curiosity about what you are teaching. This includes meeting and greeting people, setting up the room for interaction, getting people to move around, to be actively involved with the content, and appreciating learners. New Zealand Workshop: Burning Questions.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But is this the right question? The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For many grantmakers, the answer to these questions is our own institutions. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Finding – or worse yet – creating projects for large groups of volunteers to do in one day has been challenging for years. The challenges posed by days of service run deeper than just logistics. I don’t have all the answers, but I hope that these questions will fuel the conversation now – and sustain us after the pandemic ends.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

“At this stage, one of the barriers to widespread AI deployment is no longer the technology itself; rather, it’s a set of challenges that ironically are far more human: ethics, governance, and human values.”— With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered. What outcome are you trying to predict?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Now they have even more challenges ahead of them in figuring out their life paths. Dilenschneider Today, Dilenschneider shares these added insights with us: Question: How many of the 25 people you profiled in your book were on your original list of landmark figures you planned to profile? There are many who fit into this category.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Once we embrace knowledge work, not as a technical task but as social construction, we then start to ask exciting questions about relationships, purpose, and movement. Because of the social aspect of knowledge, asking questions is a very powerful force in the work. When we ask a question, we can open new ways of understanding.

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

Covid-19 has been a game changer for all of us: it challenged my program at the Smithsonian in ways large and small. Then I moderate a 10 minute Q&A session, answering questions that volunteers type into the chat box. It’s more important to pose questions and ask for volunteers’ questions.

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