Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

18: Global Recycling Day — #GlobalRecyclingDay. 18: International Museum Day — #MuseumDay. 11: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay. 16: Global Cat Day — #GlobalCatDay. 3: International Day of People with Disabilities — #IDPwD21. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Even though the museum is now open, the Museum Without Walls will continue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2019

20: Global Recycling Day — #GRD2020. 18: International Museum Day — #MuseumDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 16: Global Cat Day — #GlobalCatDay. 3: International Day of People with Disabilities — #IDPwD20. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. Don’t forget the global context!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

Monday, May 18th is International Museum Day , the mission of which is to raise awareness of the fact that, “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2013

Field Museum. Getty Museum. Global Goods Partners. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museum of Modern Art. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. DoGoodBuyUs. First Book. Handcrafting Justice. Human Rights Campaign. International Princess Project. National Geographic. National Public Radio.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 7, 2020

As we are all making adjustments to living through a global pandemic I've tried to reach out more. As a Historic Interpreter for Telfair Museums, I would lead visitors through the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters on a 45 minute guided tour of antebellum Savannah history discussing politics and urban slavery.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 23, 2008

I wanted to put in a plug for the Tech Museum Awards. And, no, we're not looking for people to nominate a Benetech project this year: spread the wealth]. [And, And, no, we're not looking for people to nominate a Benetech project this year: spread the wealth].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and. Field Museum Online Store. The Field Museum is an educational institution concerned with the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures. Paul Getty Museum Store. Global Goods Partners Fair Trade Gift Store.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In its infancy, texting was how people communicated with close friends and family members, not businesses and organizations. Often used at fundraising events, both in-person and virtual, people text in a keyword like “DONATE” to a unique short code and make a credit card donation through their phone. But times are changing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

18: International Museum Day — #MuseumDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 16: Global Cat Day — #GlobalCatDay. 3: International Day of People with Disabilities — #IDPwD19. 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are. 4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts.

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Forum One

MAY 10, 2023

Most recently Director of Digital Experience at the Philadelphia Museum of Art , she has developed creative strategies for global consumer brands, like Virgin Mobile and American Express, as well as for cultural institutions and other mission-driven organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

18: International Museum Day — #MuseumDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 16: Global Cat Day — #GlobalCatDay. 3: International Day of People with Disabilities — #IDPwD. 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2021

Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Even though the museum is now open, the Museum Without Walls will continue.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2019

It’s 2019, and a whole lot is changing in the museum and nonprofit world. That’s not to mention how strained museums already are in terms of resources. According to the American Alliance of Museums, the average museum has 6 volunteers for every paid staff member , a ratio which s oars to 18:1 in museums with budgets under $250,000.

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Care2

JULY 13, 2012

This week we’ve found apps from museums. Mobile apps are an interesting way for museums to advance their educational missions beyond people’s expectations. ArtClix from the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. iOS/Android: ArtClix enhances uses mobile to enhance the museum experience. Frogloop has you covered.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 10, 2020

This month's topic was about the people who make up the ecosystem of work. With the near-global diffusion of cell phones, there are very few adults who don't know there is a virus on the loose. People holding collective gathering spaces are working hard to make the best call about how to proceed. I appreciate them.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The Frist Art Museum. The Frist Art Museum is a destination for art, culture, and community in the heart of Nashville, TN. City Health Dashboard.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. Talking About Race is a widely referenced and shared section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture ’s website.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. National Air & Space Museum. NRDC’s “Fighting Polluters Since 1970”. Canopus – Website for Environmental Awareness. The Vilcek Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

You can also look for colleague organizations that done a great job in a particular area and learn from them. Stowe Boyd wrote about this “ bench learning ” and there are a few examples from Aquariums and Museums. Social Media Benchmarking: Gauging Success for Project and Organizations in Global Health and Development.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The City Health Dashboard ’s goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in communities throughout the United States. City Health Dashboard.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The following post was originally published on the Center for the Future of Museums blog. On Wednesday, August 8, over 300 museum professionals joined CFM director Elizabeth Merritt and Seema Rao, principal of Brilliant Idea Studio , to explore self-care in the museum workplace. But effort and efficacy are not the same.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

Many people more qualified than I joined the call as listeners. When I agreed, I honestly did it because I like the people who asked me—they’re good guys. And we need more people who lead by being truthful and intrepid and scared and nervous; people who still go to work, virtually, the next day. The work we do matters.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 4, 2011

When I signed up to participate in the Girl Effect Blogging Campaign, I wasn't sure how I would contribute, but when I connected with Carinne Brody at an International Museum of Women event a couple weeks ago, I knew she would be a wonderful person to talk with us about the connection between girls' education and global health.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Museums have used games to engage visitors for decades. SR: I came to games before I came to museums. My grandmother cheated at Candyland and uno. :) Games, I think, have a nice Venn diagram of overlap between museum lovers. I love thinking we're getting new museum lovers through games. How did you get into museum games?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 17, 2013

18: International Museum Day — #IntMuseumDay or #MuseumDay. 29: Global Tiger Day — #GlobalTigerDay or #TigerDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 3: International Day of People with Disabilities — #IDPWD.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Diversifying Engagement Strategies Consider that the Pencils of Promise supporter base is comprised of people from many different backgrounds. To this point, there has been a growing interest among the global Pencils of Promise constituency in Web3 (e.g., The answer, simply, is to give people what they want!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Areas served: US. Knight Foundation. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Texas Instruments Foundation.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The Frist Art Museum. The Frist Art Museum is a destination for art, culture, and community in the heart of Nashville, TN. Outstanding Website.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 26, 2018

The Washington Post covered the MAH's transformation as part of an article about museums engaging new audiences. The whole second half of the article was dedicated to our work: Smaller museums can be especially scrappy in finding ways to connect with the community. It’s something that any museum, of any size, can work toward.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 18, 2018

Today, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a new global initiative, OFBYFOR ALL. This project is led by the MAH but global in scope. We're launching it with partners at community-based libraries, parks, museums, and cultural centers around the world. Our contexts are different. Our organizations are different. The result?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

We want to give people an opportunity to really develop, innovate, and preserve their own culture." -- Tom Aageson, co-founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship A week, or so ago I interviewed my Dad, Tom Aageson, for a special Father's Day show on the Big Vision Podcast. That's what that is.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Guest post by Betsy Beaumon, President, Benetech We are seeking visionary leaders to join Benetech in applying technology to advance the rights of disadvantaged people around the world. Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

In the most extreme cases, I've talked to folks from museums that are government-mandated to provide all content in multiple languages who say they are unable to invite visitors to make comments because they'd have to translate all of them and simply can't dedicate the resources to do so. What have you tried?

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Areas served: US. Knight Foundation. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Texas Instruments Foundation.

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