ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

This is a cultural shift that involves everyone; nonprofit leaders and staff, board members, volunteers, donors, foundation leaders, members of the public and others. According to the Center for Evaluation Innovation’s “Lab for Learning” initiative , “make thinking visible” to cultivate a learning culture.

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Measure Create Arizona Participatory 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2006

"While none of these approaches cost a lot of money, they certainly require staff time to support. The book includes a "Connected Quiz, a set of reflective questions that can help an activist think about how well they or their organization is connecting with others -- something to think about before jumping into the tools.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 18, 2011

In our quest to make the public areas of the museum more reflective of Santa Cruz culture, we moved these boards from a comprehensive display in the history gallery into a main stairwell, prominently visible from the lobby and throughout the building. We decided to approach the label-writing for these boards in a participatory way.

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Participatory San Diego Museum History 48

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I have many, many colleagues and friends in that part of the world who are working to support women and NGOs to support a robust civil society or create economic sustainability for women. Needless to say, I’m sad about what is taking place in the region and disappointed that my trip to Tunisia has been rescheduled.

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Tunisia Reflection NGO Libya 104

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

What you see here are a few notes that reflect my individual experience. As far as I can ascertain, this series was the first in which grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients came together in equal numbers and met as peers for reflective structured dialogue. Both groups can help by: . Speaking with each other on a regular basis.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Understanding the benefits of building social capital may be effective in creating a participatory culture. In addition to encouraging collaboration and shared purpose, nonprofit organizations should ultimately aim to achieve sustained engagement and a participatory culture (Atlee, 2009).

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Museum 2.0

MAY 9, 2012

And I talked about some of the challenges of finding the right income and expense models for a museum that operates more like a community center than a traditional cultural institution. In particular, we had a great group of 15 talking about participatory history experiences on Sunday. Participatory art and co-creation on the rise.

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Reflection Columbus Museum Participatory 43

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I''ve seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). Yes and no.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2015

And, because those of work in the social good sector know that giving is to become a habit or part of culture, it can’t be transactional. But let me reflect on how amazing yesterday was. We can’t treat donors like ATM machines, only asking for money. We have give gratitude and thanks and build ongoing relationships.

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Philanthropy Global Participatory New York 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Nina Simon, the executive director of the museum, is an expert in participatory design and fantastic facilitator. Several participants reflected on how it is easy to fall into that trap and looked at beginning to schedule more time with people to build relationships that give them inspiration and energy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

I'm a huge fan of work and the way she thinks - especially after she road the Scare House ride on the Santa Cruz boardwalk with me and did a brilliant reflection on its design. Nina has written a fantastic book engagement called The Participatory Museum. I've purchase a two copies, one for me and one to give away.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

I've seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). Yes and no.

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Question Participatory Museum Evaluation 49

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Proposals involve sculpture, performance, participatory-projects, videos, and installation that use and respond to the museum’s collection. In this post, I hope to bring out some of the complexities of the idea of restoration as it occurs within an experimental museum supporting both a collection and the practices of emerging artists.

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Artist Museum Proposal Participatory 49

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 11, 2012

For years, I'd give talks about community participation in museums and cultural institutions, and I'd always get the inevitable question: "but what value does this really have when it comes to dollars and cents?" Every time we've tried something new, we've gotten lots of support in terms of media coverage and enthusiastic attendance.

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Audience Museum Participatory History 47

Museum 2.0

MAY 21, 2014

It has some of the same feel as the disconnected affection of people wishing you a happy birthday on Facebook, with professional reflection baked in. Seeing so many cheerful one-liners in my inbox made me think about how different my work situation is today than the last time I reflected on it in public in 2012, at my one-year anniversary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

In some ways, a design lab can be thought of as “participatory research and testing.”. It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. How do we leverage the “rain” of culture change?3.

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Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Museum 2.0

JULY 17, 2012

Over 800 people volunteered their talents to support our programs, with the majority collaborating on our monthly themed 3rd Friday events. We created programming specifically targeted to families with young kids and adults looking for casual, intriguing, affordable cultural experiences on Friday nights and Saturdays.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Recently, I was giving a presentation about participatory techniques at an art museum, when a staff member raised her hand and asked, "Did you have to look really hard to find examples from art museums? For this reason, I see history museums as best-suited for participatory projects that involve story-sharing and crowdsourced collecting (e.g.

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Museum Difference Participatory History 29

Museum 2.0

MAY 22, 2012

In 2008, when this group was assembled, they had political backing, financial support, and an energetic approach to their work. By the end of 2011, the House of Representatives withdrew its political and financial support. The early participatory projects are terrific. Hooks based on popular culture. Immersive design.

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Museum History Netherlands Create 36

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I attended because I'm seeking new ways to share the MAH's model and support the development of more community-centered cultural institutions around the world. Our participants reflecting local age/income/ethnic diversity? The starter is a living culture of bacteria, yeast, flour, and water. Social bridging?

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Turkey Model Museum Delicious 26

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

" His post sparked some comments about social media burnout and reflections from the US perspective. Get your staff and supporters out into the social-media spaces you want to have a real presence in -- and ask them to spread the word and through their personal networks personally engage with potential supporters.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 14, 2009

If your institution says it is bold and fearless, how do your programs support that? What new projects might allow you to better reflect those aspirations? Third, you need to align your idea with institutional culture. This may sound obvious and natural, but it’s easy to underestimate the power of institutional culture.

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Project Museum Teen North Carolina 22

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Bob’s job is to set up and support “wired” schools and school districts. They were ahead of the museum curve, using language like "participatory learning environment" (Brooklyn Children's Museum, 1977) that is still thick in the mouths of contemporary museum directors in other fields. Who is going to create and lead this place?

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Classroom Children Museum Model 22

Museum 2.0

JUNE 10, 2010

While there, I was lucky to get to experience a highly participatory exhibition that the MIA mounts once a decade: Foot in the Door. Again, this is a valuable learning experience that may not be supported in traditional art exhibitions which are lorded over by invisible experts. The staff did a wonderful job documenting the project.

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Participatory Museum Arts Artist 46

Museum 2.0

MARCH 21, 2011

Recently, I've been doing a lot of workshops with cultural professionals around the question of developing authentic relationships between institutions and visitors. Support and enhance relationships through consistent multi-platform engagement. Sometimes an extra seat can make the difference between solo and social.

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Relationship Museum Game Personal 46

Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2010

This is the third in a four-part series about writing The Participatory Museum. When I decided to write a book about visitor participation in cultural institutions, I knew I'd do it in a way that reflected the values behind the book itself--transparency, inclusion, and meaningful community participation.

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Participatory Museum Process Experiment 33

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

So I really want to encourage you to use the chat in a positive and supportive manner to ask for clarification, or add your thoughts or experience to what’s being shared. But there are some benefits, some real clear benefits of inclusive participatory strategic planning. Do you disagree with what I’ve just said?

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Video Nonprofit San Francisco Question 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Outreach for your program or to connect with potential supporters. A nonprofit organization that provides support for homeless in Northern, CA found references to homeless people on restaurant blogs and used what they learn for a fundraising campaign.

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Remix Professional Technorati Wiki 50

Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2009

As Doug McLennan wrote in Arts Journal , Kim’s message was condescending, impersonal, did not respond to the specific issue at hand, and did not reflect an honest interest in engagement. They don't have the resources or policies to support real dialogue with the public, even if they are present in social media-land. But don't despair.

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Conversation Museum Artist Minneapolis 21

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

We need translators within each cultural context. Our museum in Santa Cruz has been slammed by those who believe participatory experiences have gone too far. We always knew that the inclusion of participatory and community-centered practices in arts institutions was controversial. But we do have ''and.''

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Participatory Museum Arts History 53

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

To tap into maker culture. While other major non-commercial ARGs (for example, World Without Oil and the forthcoming Superstruct ) are focused on saving the world, Ghosts of a Chance is perhaps the first ARG to use material culture and interpretation as the basis for the experience. Why would an art museum create an ARG?

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Game Museum Arts Alternative 20

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. We candidly share frontline experiences, reflect deeply on our impact and find the network and meaning we need to do transformational work. to support our work.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

So then we’ll talk about what are some participatory planning methods. The things that I tell you will not stick unless you are able to reflect upon your own experience and go, “Ah, yes, I think this is what Julie is talking about. ” That reflection is really important. . How do we do this well?

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Community Video Slides Survey 80

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

What happens when a formal art museum invites a group of collaborative, participatory artists to be in residence for a year? Several artists offer surprising insights into making participatory projects appealing to visitors. Frequently, we get stuck on developing participatory projects or events that serve as many people as possible.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 12, 2022

This requires the global community to center the voices of people directly impacted by poverty in its approach and support solutions that empower children and their families. Comic Relief US (CRUS) is an example of an organization taking bold steps to align its mission, vision, and culture to effectively tackle poverty in all its forms.

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Intergenerational Culture Accessibility Global 52

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 28, 2007

How can educational programs at museums push the boundaries of comfort to support these special experiences? I was struck recently by the description of players in an alternate reality game, SF0 , in which people go on cultural “missions” around the Bay Area. Tags: programs participatory museum comfort.

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