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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

Our Tech for Social Impact (TSI) business, a key part of Microsoft Philanthropies, aims to make state-of-the-art technology accessible and relevant for nonprofits tackling the world’s most critical issues. The post 10 Questions … Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Games and Cultural Spaces: Live Blog Notes from Games for Change

Amy Sample Ward

I’m at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! The speakers for this panel include: Tracy Fullerton – Electronics Arts Game Innovation Lab. They thought, wouldn’t it be interseting to create a game to get people in the library who may not have ever come?

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Use Case: The Community-Driven Social Impact game for Community Media Centers

Amy Sample Ward

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. To modify the steps of the game to help tell the story, here’s how Ericha used the Community-Driven Social Impact game with her network of Community Media Center participants.

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Design Series: Understanding Audience Needs

Forum One

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. All museum employees were welcome to join and ask questions, many of which led to important design conversations later on. Watch the webinar.

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Reflections from Arts Leaders Workshop: Resilient Leaders from the Inside/Out

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” Analytical Style people control their emotions but tend to ask questions rather than give orders.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Who Are The Best Endowment Campaign Prospects For A Local Historic Charity?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . art preservation; historic buildings; tourist experience, and so forth). Please submit your question here.

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Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success

The Modern Nonprofit

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. Precise Answers to Key Questions A strong proposal is basically that friend who’s excellent at giving concise, clear answers.

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