Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As a kid, I was saturated by symphony performances and choral music. Maybe think about activities you could support that would offer parents a place for their kids to go and learn, like a movie series, art classes, or a small-scale concert. Could your teen volunteers help run the kids programs? Rewards programs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Think art exhibitions, music and dance performances, film screenings, and food festivals. By celebrating different cultures, your nonprofit can help create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for immigrants. More Than a Celebration: How Nonprofits Can Lend a Hand Party hats off, helping hats on!

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Smithsonian Associates (SA) , which annually presents 700+ classes and other educational and entertaining programs, made a hard fast pivot in June 2020, when it began to present all of its lectures and art courses as livestreamed programs on Zoom. The best way I thought to keep in touch was to facilitate weekly 45-minute video calls on Zoom.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

If social justice is important to you, consider how bringing in more marginalized sectors of the community will help you support solutions, programs, or policies that work for all. This might include: On-boarding or training about grantmaking rules and regulations, and philanthropy in general. What does participation look like?

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APRIL 19, 2023

The Analytics team at Blackbaud has been playing around with ChatGPT over the past few months and we thought it might be helpful to share our observations. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

They hired me and it turned into a decade of learning and teaching others (artists, arts organizations, and arts educators) how to integrate this technology into their work and organizations. I had a chance to collaborate with every type of art form, arts management programs, arts education, and individual artists.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Here are a few tips to help you get started. Camps can be a way to give special opportunities to the underprivileged , educate about important social issues, teach art and music, build leadership—the list goes on. If your nonprofit has an arsenal of eager volunteers, this should be your first call for staff help.

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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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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. As you create or adapt your donor benefits, you may find the list compiled below helpful. Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. help to evaluate resumes of kids).

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Brian Solis, and psychologists and neurobiologists, uses the term somatic marker to help define this experience and its effects. In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). But so is hope.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Moreover, it’s incredibly frustrating for your nonprofit if you’re in danger of not reaching your fundraising goals , and there are people willing and ready to help who cannot contribute financially. Arts and crafts. Musical instruments. Kitchen goods. Electronics. Hobby supplies. Furniture(space permitting).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

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

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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. Be Helpful. So send in your best of the week! {

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

We know that young people like Generation Z are future donors, so programs that help introduce philanthropy at a young age will a big pay off down the road. Our aim is to promote the psychological well-being of young children in Hong Kong through parent-child activities using media such as art, music, drama and story-telling.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Use your network connections with your staff, volunteers, and board members to see if they’d be willing to contribute or can help you get in touch with people who might be able to provide you with enticing prizes. Custom art pieces. Once you’ve set your goals, it’s time to go out and find the prizes you’ll be giving away. 50/50 raffle.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits May 19, 2008 There are some really interesting tidbits of stuff out there. 1 trackback } Blackbaud buys Kintera » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 05.29.08 Be Helpful.

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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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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Read more about the challenge , including links to the webinars, training resources, and featured products. Nancy Schwartz helps nonprofits build strong and lasting relationships with the people who they need to act — to give, volunteer, participate, and more. Aaron Bramley Lights. Co-Founder & Executive Director.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

The Luciano Barreto Júnior Institute in Aracaju, Brazil provides educational opportunities to low-income kids in the agricultural Brazilian state of Sergipe, the home of Brazil’s far-famed Forro music. The Luciano Barreto Júnior Institute has helped more than 6,000 young adults with their education programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

Cliff Atkinson's new book, The Back Channel is a must read for anyone presenting at conferences or planning trainings in age of social media. What: The art of social instructional design. We had similar spread for those having experience designing and delivering trainings. In fact, we gave away a couple of free copies.

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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. Be Helpful. I’ve been pretty busy with a variety of projects.

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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! Be Helpful. 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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What are learning platforms? Many organizations provide trainings, courses, and varied sorts of learning activities to their constituents. Be Helpful. What can an organization use a LMS for?

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APRIL 3, 2008

Be Helpful. Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2011

I found a studio with the right mix of music, intensity, and spirituality soon after moving to SF and quickly found myself hooked (though still rolling up my mat early). Soon after, I had the opportunity to write about a Bay Area non-profit, the Art of Yoga Project , that brings yoga, writing, and arts to girls in juvenile hall.

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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. Be Helpful. It’s quite amazing.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits September 19, 2008 Here are a few interesting tidbits that have come my way over the course of the last few days There is a new online fundraising platform, founded by an ex-Convio person. Be Helpful.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Welcome to the new theme! Be Helpful. September 22, 2008 I changed my Word Press theme, mostly because I was getting a bit tired of the old one, and wanted something really simple.

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APRIL 15, 2009

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

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JANUARY 4, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology It’s my social graph, darn it! 1 trackback } Update on social network portability » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 01.08.08 Be Helpful. 2 admin 01.04.08

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JANUARY 7, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Please take the NOSI survey January 7, 2008 In my work with NOSI (the Nonprofit Open Source Initiative,) I’ve become really interested in how FOSS is used in nonprofit organizations. Be Helpful.

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AUGUST 26, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Hiatus August 26, 2008 As many of you know, I’m about to make a big move: to the left coast, to the big city of Oakland (or thereabouts). Be Helpful. This is a good move for me, in many ways.

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MARCH 13, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology If it’s good enough for the Navy … March 13, 2008 In a surprising move, the US Navy will stop buying proprietary hardware and software, and only buy open systems. Be Helpful.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Forgot to say … September 25, 2007 I’m on vacation/fiction writing retreat this week. Be Helpful. So, no blog posts from me here until I get back to work on October 1st.

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JANUARY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Another good reason for nonprofits to use FOSS January 6, 2008 This is an amazing example of the kinds of flexibility that is difficult or impossible to get with proprietary software. Be Helpful.

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DECEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I’m twittering December 7, 2007 Yes, it’s hard to believe. Experiments, snafus and stumbles » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 12.17.07 Be Helpful. I succumbed.

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JULY 25, 2008

Be Helpful. More on that in a later post. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. More on that in a later post. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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