The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

A Stroll Down Memory Lane: The Origins of National Nonprofit Day National Nonprofit Day traces its origins back to the Tariff Act of 1894, a significant marker in history that set the precedent for tax exemptions for charitable institutions. Behind Every Mission, A Team While the outcomes are community-wide, the efforts are personal.

Celebrate 52

Celebrate National Change Nonprofit 52

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

We want to share the methods and tools that make it work. By building a change network, we will empower diverse organizations to share methods and expertise with each other. Our goal is to help civic and cultural institutions become more representative OF, co-created BY, and welcoming FOR their diverse communities.

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Los Angeles Network Oakland Change 31

Museum 2.0

APRIL 29, 2015

These are the slides and notes for the talk I gave at the American Alliance of Museums conference on Monday, April 27 about the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. When I became the director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History four years ago, I took this work with me. Let’s start with empowerment.

Build 20

Build Community Museum Artist 20

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

I''ve mostly seen museums employ one of two methods for formal community advisors: Create special "spots" on the board of trustees for certain kinds of community representatives. So here''s the story of how we are trying to take another approach at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, through a group called C3.

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Community Story Museum Map 39