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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

.orgSource

Industry giants are investing millions to tap the large data sets that give them competitive insight into their customers’ hearts and minds. Use Data to Reach People If you’re looking for a real-life example of how data can improve decision-making and by extension the bottom line, I’ll share one group’s impactful experience.

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The Gift of Reading, a Circle of Life

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. First we identified the titles we wanted to add—all requested by Bookshare non-student members, including some of the best science books of 2013 as reported by NPR’s Science Friday show. I began a reading binge.

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Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them

Bloomerang

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. Ballet Lubbock was founded in 1969 with a mission to change lives by making life-long investments in their dancers, the community, and the arts. The Smithsonian. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector.

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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

sgEngage

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. Back to that summer of 2020, I had a calendar script running that populated student and teacher Google calendars with their class schedules. You can do it, too! How cool, right?

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4 Ways to Increase Intra-Organization Equity in Nonprofit Tech

Saleforce Nonprofit

With that goal in mind, they shared four strategies that they’ve used within their organizations to ensure intra-organizational equality is central to every decision they make. DBG Detroit empowers students to be positive and productive members of society through education, athletics, mentorship, and intervention. About the Author.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Areas served: Worldwide. Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Kresge Foundation.

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Alumni Fundraising in the Arts: 5 Tips to Create Connections

Achieve

Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. There are so many vital activities that keep your program afloat aside from fundraising, from scheduling classes to holding auditions to supporting students.

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