Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

I was fascinated by our discussion, and Bob came to mind last month, when I was asked to write an article for the Association of Children's Museums quarterly journal, Hand to Hand , about children's museums and Web 2.0. To many of these folks, Bob's wired classrooms seem threatening. in her book, Civilizing the Museum.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. However, if the volunteer is under 18, that is not necessary, as long as a librarian is in the room at all times. From Proposal to Success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

The latter may be due how children are taught in the Finnish educational system. Before I left for Finland, I read Timothy Walker’s Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms. Also, they seem to put good boundaries around “work” time and free time.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

In fact, here’s my list of 7 ‘must do’s’ when thanking donors, so the donor feels warm and fuzzy about the donation they just made and is receptive to giving the next time you ask. Take your time. Writing a meaningful thank-you note that will touch the donor’s heart takes time. And they wonder if you have your act together.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. for our children’s future. PBS and its member stations are America’s largest classroom—the nation’s largest stage for the arts and a trusted window to the world. Field Museum Online Store.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

In each post, one volunteer will share what inspired them to volunteer their time and why they volunteered for that specific nonprofit. In general, what inspires you to volunteer your time? If I have the time, I try to do work in person because it’s so rewarding to feel like I’m part of something. Learn more here →.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2012

At the time, Rufina was the CEO of Nasscom Foundation and transforming the nonprofit technology sector with her incredible networking, scaling, and capacity building skills. This prompted some amazing questions for children that age anywhere: How many jets did you take to get to India? My favorite was the world time zone calculator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

While some children are taught about giving to charity at home, we are seeing more and more philanthropy curriculum being integrated into the classroom. But remember, these “ PhilanthroKids ” are not necessarily the donors of tomorrow, in many case they are the donors of today and want to do it their way. The Giving 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It’s that time of year when we are ready to open our hearts in gratitude and do good things for others. I’d like to highlight two wonderful campaigns that could be wonderful ways to show your gratitude. With $250, you can make room for a student in a classroom. Happy Thanksgiving! How will do good for others?

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

More importantly, apprentices are hired as full-time employees whereas interns are often unpaid, or at best part-time or temporary employees. And don’t forget the opportunity cost of going to school full time. Salesforce is a perfect example of a platform that’s powering business, but is very rarely taught in college classrooms.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Finding time to sit down and read isn’t always easy in people’s busy lives. And that’s not to mention the hassle that sometimes comes with trying to get young children excited about reading. Reading boasts a wide range of benefits for both children and adults alike. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? Spread the word.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, supporters who are parents often like fundraisers they can participate in with their children. By choosing an idea that raises money and educates students at the same time, your community will want to be more involved. Another helpful factor to keep track of is donors’ preferred communication methods.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It makes me want to give to this nonprofit all over again every time I look at it! Here are a few more reasons why taking the time to write an effective donation receipt will pay off: First impressions are everything. You make it easier for the donor at tax time. or Could your gift have come at a more important time?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I attended a local unconference for nonprofits about two years ago with the intention of learning how I, as a blogger, could help local nonprofits… you & your blog were mentioned several times. At the time, my husband was in medical school and I was going insane trying to keep myself occupied, so I started writing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2015

Here’s some examples of 10 big time philanthropists who are kids, including a 13 year old who raised $600,000 for charity. While many children are taught about giving to charity at home, we are seeing more and more philanthropy curriculum being integrated into the classroom. The Giving 2.0

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NTEN

MARCH 22, 2011

One of the most important social skills they work on in my daughter's classroom? Sharing is important because a) it's just the nice thing to do and b) sharing helps build the classroom community. Sharing the book or toy gives both children the common experience that forms the classroom culture.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2013

For a very long time faith-based 501(c)(3) charitable organizations have been in a special category and were often barred from foundation grants and corporate donations even though there has never been a strictly legal reason for this. Jay said that they support 30 PC in offices, classroom, and a school computer lab.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 24, 2015

More than 2,000 donated and refurbished tablet PCs with Microsoft OneNote have helped Ordyslexie to create a cost-effective way to provide dyslexic children an easier way to learn. This is the reality for thousands of 10-year-old dyslexic children in the French school system. A Simple Solution for a Complex Problem.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

At the time, she’d never even been to the country. Her purpose would be discovered while visiting classrooms. While there, McDonald noticed that many classrooms had only a stack of books to share between hundreds of children. “It Since changing to making Library For All her full-time gig in April, she hasn’t looked back.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Full-time volunteer and board member Mercedes Pellet told us, "We could not have afforded the Desktop Office Suite for 50 employees — Office 365 is a real blessing. The program offers year-round dance lessons and an annual event in which 80 children are joined by volunteers from professional dance schools.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

And we don’t need to do it for some of our children, but for all of them. How can you pursue innovation with games when teachers have the kinds of tests and classroom requirements now? Spending more time on the same old thing hasn’t shown to make that impact. Individuals needs to have real opportunity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

I’ve taken a little break from blogging to enjoy some much needed family time. I’m lucky because my colleague, Joe Waters, offered me a guest post for your to read while I’m away from blogging. Things have just changed a lot in a short amount of time.”. However, the true genius of GoFundMe may have been its timing.

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Achieve

AUGUST 19, 2015

Perhaps you haven’t had the chance to give, but you’re considering donating to an organization for the first time. Annual reports can come at different times during the year depending on the nonprofit’s fiscal year. Have you made a donation before? It’s a feel-good moment, right? A Donor-Friendly Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2007

I like that Vicky, even though she is a skeptic, took the time to explore the platform indepth. We need to encourage the development of easy to use, safe, classroom environments that can be controlled by the teacher but also allow students to enter 3D virtual environments. As she notes, experience is the real teacher.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Since I was a first year college student at UC Berkeley, I have been working with students and schools in low-income communities and have grown increasingly aware of how educational disparities keep children from reaching their potential. I am currently launching The Generation Project full-time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

No matter your position or place in life, it is imperative to create opportunities for children, so that we can grow up to blow you away.”. Isadora Faber, 14-year-old Brazilian student who launched an online Classroom Diary on Facebook to discuss problems in her school, such as broken desks and bathrooms without toilet seats.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 15, 2016

She is Vice President of Training at Pursuant where she transforms individuals into confident, successful fundraisers through classroom, custom and online training. Even if you’ve already seen his “Loverizing Your Donor” presentation before, there are new guaranteed pearls of wisdom every time. Monday, March 21, 9:30 am.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

The first time I really "got" the power of accessible technology (AT) to improve the lives of people with disabilities was when I saw the PBS documentary Freedom Machines. It supplies computers to disabled people of all ages through its technology lending library and it also supplies for special-needs classrooms. In the U.S.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning. This determines how many people you’ll need to get your event up and running on time. This could be the first time users are learning about your organization! Planning Your Faith-based Peer-to-Peer Event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. March: March is beginning of the spring and spending more time outdoors. June: In the US, June is the time for graduation or when school is out.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

And we don't need to do it for some of our children, but for all of them. How can you pursue innovation with games when teachers have the kinds of tests and classroom requirements now? Spending more time on the same old thing hasn't shown to make that impact. Individuals need to have real opportunity.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 6, 2016

For the last time this summer, I'm sharing a chapter from my new book The Art of Relevance to celebrate its release. Today, there are thirty kids fidgeting in a classroom, talking to their friends, messing with their phones. It starts—every time—with relevance. Before their teen years, children are sponges.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

No matter your position or place in life, it is imperative to create opportunities for children, so that we can grow up to blow you away.”. Isadora Faber, a 14-year-old Brazilian student, launched an online Classroom Diary on Facebook to discuss problems in her school, such as broken desks and bathrooms without toilet seats.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 27, 2021

Teach For America (TFA) is an education nonprofit operating in support of a vision that one day all children in the United States will have the opportunity to attain an equitable and excellent education. We just wrapped a fundraising campaign and for the first time ended without opt-out numbers that were abnormally high.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

local time). The environment for learning is no longer in the classroom and its online, and outside of school. MacArthur wants to know: How is digital media changing the way that children learn and develop and what are the implications? "We are in a moment of time where 57% of teens produce and share media.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 4, 2006

When I was teaching young people for Streetside Stories , I worked in the classroom of this incredible teacher, Ms. Come back tomorrow when you are on time and prepared." Children are like seeds. You haven't even had it for a year," she said, "Give it some time." I think she had been teaching for about 30 years.

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