VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. As highlighted in the NPR interview , days of service have been redesigned to include more virtual opportunities.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of February 1st).

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2016

I've been traveling a lot recently, exploring the ideas behind The Art of Relevance with colleagues around the US. VIDEO - THE ART OF RELEVANCE Want to join the conversation about The Art of Relevance but can't make it to a book event ? Here are two artifacts of my travels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Breakout rooms are a feature in Zoom that allows you to put people in smaller rooms for more intimate conversations. The Art of Facilitating with Virtual Sticky Note s by Beth Kanter. Creating Connection in a Time of Covid-19 – interview with Nancy White. Use Zoom breakout rooms. Interactive Meeting Techniques.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 24, 2011

There is a long interview with me in this week's Good Times (Santa Cruz's leading weekly). I had a wonderful conversation with Geoffrey Dunn and he did a great job pushing the conversation all over the cultural and educational map.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

In our Thought Leadership Spotlight, we’ll be hosting a conversation about organizational resilience and embracing a digital-first future. Mary Nemerov, Chief Philanthropy Officer, California Academy of Arts and Sciences. Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director, Greenpeace International. and Amal Clooney. Because it’s Free!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The mission of A People’s Guide to AI is to open up conversation around AI by demystifying, situating, and shifting the narrative about what types of use cases AI can have for everyday people. She was also interviewed on the City Arts and Lectures podcast recently and well worth a listen. Will people be better off in 2030?

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page. Please note that because the conversations take place over six years, some people's work and lives have changed. The way they're titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

For the past five years I've had the amazing opportunity to interview 56 changemakers for the Big Vision Podcast who I think have big visions for a better world. I come away from each interview energized and inspired You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Hundreds of unique, hand-made art postcards, containing words of compassion and solidarity are hand delivered to individuals and communities all over the world, bringing connection, hope, visibility and voice to women and girls whose lives have suffered from isolation, violence or repression. Each card is a piece of art in my mind.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 23, 2014

an interview with Dustin Growick. They were “preaching the museum gospel” in NYC via alternative tours at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. We interacted with the art and with each other through dynamic photo challenges, kinesthetic activities, and conversations. Today on Museum 2.0, Who is the audience for Museum Hack?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core. The premise is simple: to have frank, engaging (and slightly irreverent) conversations about major gifts fundraising with donors themselves – giving fundraisers advice straight from the donor’s mouth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. I've covered arts organizations and social media here and there over the past three years and last winter co-wrote a cover story article with Rebecca Krause-Hardie for ArtsReach.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. This could include beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, or partners.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 24, 2011

This post features an interview with Sarah Schultz, a museum staffer at one of the institutions Light profiled in the book (the Walker Art Center). We created a teen arts council, invested in staff, and invested in programming. Now the teen arts council model is no longer considered innovative.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

After I graduated from college, I thought about all of the conversations I heard back at home, about how there was just nothing you could do to stop injustices. I co-founded a nonprofit called “The Moon Balloon Project” and worked for arts in healthcare nonprofits. That you just had to let things go. And I thought, “Wow, really?”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

This week we've had a lively discussion about Module 2: Participate in the Conversation. I put a call out for a mini-case study, for someone to add it or agree to an email interview. How do you find conversations on Twitter that you want to join? What is the benefit of having a conversation? Has it brought you readers?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 26, 2014

In the article, David discussed ways that several large art museums are working to attract major donors and board members in their 30s and 40s. He is the son of Bonnie Pitman , an extraordinary museum leader and educator who has served as director of the Dallas Museum of Art, the Bay Area Discovery Museum, and as a board member for AAM.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Michelle Murrain, Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Blog. It is a very small liberal arts college in Vermont, where everyone knows everyone's name. Here's my interview: 1. Michelle and I are graduates of Bennington College (so is Deborah Finn ). Why the heck would you ever want to give it a way for free by volunteering?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

DRF then reviewed nominees and selected advisors, using interviews and criteria for diversity. Grantmakers should address the potential for bias through training or direct conversations. Integrate elements of creativity and art: some grantmakers include music, poetry, and art. We often find that bias is the bigger threat.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Below are links to conversations with 48 big visionaries who I've interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast over the last four years. Please note that because the interviews take place over four years, some people's work and lives may have changed. The way they are titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

." -- Tom Aageson, co-founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship A week, or so ago I interviewed my Dad, Tom Aageson, for a special Father's Day show on the Big Vision Podcast. I've posted an edited transcript of the interview below. He is also the co-founder of the International Folk Art Market. This was 7 years ago.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

It’s a conversation. The room was buzzing with conversations and new innovative solutions to help fundraisers be more efficient and effective. She now gives back through her work with various charitable organizations to diversify the artform and make arts education available to all children, not just some children.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 3, 2011

Thirteen students produced three projects that layered participatory activities onto an exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection of the Henry Art Gallery. The guiding principle is uncovering relationships between the works of art themselves rather than explicating information or theoretical concepts.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

On September 10, the Whitney Museum of American Art started offering a new membership called "Curate Your Own," in which members select one of five specialized "buckets" of benefits in addition to core admission and discount benefits. People want to experience art in quite individual ways. The "insiders" are another example.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Quick pre-RFP conversations are very helpful for getting better quality proposals. Interviewing and deciding Choosing the right vendor is more art than science. Scroll down to find RFP templates and examples. Internal evaluation Create clear guidelines for your project and try to rank the proposals across different attributes.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Six key components of an effective fundraising appeal When evaluating your copy, remember these key components of a powerful, persuasive fundraising letter: Build a case for support Use an emotional and personal (one-on-one conversational) tone Write for the skimmer. Ask early in the appeal and repeat the ask multiple times.

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Qgiv

JULY 22, 2021

It is an art and a science, Lou says. Then when you have the qualitative research and you have the conversations, they’re going to tell you how and why they give. If you were to interview just 20 of these 200 people and conduct a qualitative study, you can then forecast out what the rest will probably do. Lou: Absolutely.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Beth Harris and Steven Zucker's content about art history is social and dialogue-based in format. These instructors aren't teaching you the equivalent of a high school course in math or art history. They advocated for the power of online research and learning: There is a huge appetite for knowledge about art that is not being met.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2011

Last week, I talked with Tina Olsen, Director of Education and Public Programs at the Portland Art Museum, about their extraordinary Object Stories project. In the education department, we have some key values around slowing down, conversation and participation around art, and deep looking.

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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. I'll post our conversation next week. Interviewing Kim Rosen, author of Saved by a Poem , for the Arts and Healing Podcast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The NetTalks series , which includes five sessions, is intended to spark a meaningful conversation around alumni engagement and supporting a broader community practice of effective alumni networks. One of the themes I’m going to discuss is the Art and Science of Engagement. Micro conversions or steps. Register here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2016

We’d like to provide our readers with a peek into what we do each day to accomplish our mission by introducing members of the faculty and staff via short interviews and conversations. I have a background in community arts, using the arts to creatively think about the spaces and people around us.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Create a script that your callers can use to keep these conversations short but impactful. This could be an interview, a video, or a story you crafted based on information your beneficiaries shared with you. eCardWidget’s donor recognition guide outlines a few simple ways to make your appreciation efforts more personal: Send an eCard.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

Through lively sharing and discussion we will dive into the art of placing small bets or affordable losses that can lead to innovation. This highly interactive and engaging community conversation will look at how nonprofits can create a culture of experimenting, testing, learning and correcting.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Gather new data directly from your target audience This can be collected through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups. For example, you might label a segment “Young Environmental Activists” or “High-Income Arts Patrons.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

Ari Derfel Late last month I interviewed Ari Derfel, CEO and co-owner of Back to Earth, Inc. Below is an edited transcript of our interview for the Big Vision Podcast. What came up in conversation was, "Where is 'away?'" As the conversation evolved, by the end of dinner I said, "You know what? I am curious. What's next?

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