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COVID-19 case study: Changing funding practices in Europe

Candid

They are now adding new subject areas to their portfolios, like public health, mental health, food security, use of technology, and democracy, as just a few examples. First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways.

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Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events

The Modern Nonprofit

Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Not only does this provide powerful role models for attendees, but it can boost interest and attendance at your event. Notable AAPI athletes, journalists, or other public figures. Their insights enlighten attendees.

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How can nonprofit organizations measure community engagement?

ASU Lodestar Center

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). Core Principles for Public Engagement.

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Frameworks and Lessons from the Public Participation in Science Research Report

Museum 2.0

What does the word "participatory" mean to you? The various definitions of participatory projects can lead to confusion and misunderstandings. In this report, the authors describe three specific models for public participation: contribution, collaboration, and co-creation. This isn't just a rhetorical question.

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Introducing Abbott Square Part 2: Why We're Expanding in Public Space - and Why You Should Consider It Too

Museum 2.0

Or “I love the MAH because it is a truly participatory space where diverse groups can enjoy, express themselves, and learn from/about/with others.” Furthermore, we learned from a Latinx-focused ethnographic study that outdoor programming was particularly appealing to local Latinx families.

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E-Mediat: Networked Capacity Building in the Middle East

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m the lead for Zoetica for this project where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as a sort of meta network weaver. A true public/private partnership, the funding partners include Microsoft and craiglist Charitable Fund.

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Guest Post: A New Role for Science Museums--Playground for Scientists

Museum 2.0

I''d just met a local researcher and I thought she''d be a great person to talk to about it. And my museum, and this new model, as a space for them to do so. For example: We worked with a local psychologist to create an implicit associations-based game called "Smart, Hot, Honest or Not?"

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