sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals.

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

While Candid has been privileged to benefit from more resources than many nonprofits, we share the pervasive challenge felt across the social sector of tight budgets, restrictive grants that can take us off mission, and a struggle to make the long-term investments needed for meaningful change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

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Media Cause

JULY 21, 2021

I’m writing this for whoever has been contemplating making a career change. For a while, I convinced myself that it was too late to make that big of a change. I’ve always had an interest in design and art, but I never thought that it could become part of my career. I encourage you to take that first step—and then go all in. .

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

It is really inspiring to see philanthropic and nonprofit professional engaging in public conversations about these challenges, and even more inspiring to see them taking action to create positive changes. Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World. Philanthropy for change, not charity.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There are so many big things, scary, unexpected things that changed us as individuals, families, communities, and a collective human race in 2020, that as I was trying to write this blog post, it was hard to know where to start. Turns out that this last thing in particular—reading—didn’t just change me in 2020.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

On a recent trip to Chicago, I checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. As I walked around delighting in the weirdness that is contemporary art, I realized how advantageous it can be to not have any permanent exhibits. Learn how the Speed Art Museum is delivering an exceptional experience for visitors and employees: read the story.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? I see this work in public maps like Open Green Map.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Back in 2017, we could see that business was changing. Opening Keynote Ignite the Power: How Associations Create Irresistible Trends Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey You can count on award-winning PR strategist, Adele Gambardella for a unique take on the art and science of getting noticed.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But those of us who have seen the color of our hair change during the course of our careers in asking for gifts know there are no guarantees. Our profession and the world in which we carry it out is constantly changing. Fundraising is aptly described as a combination of science and art.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Though we’re disappointed to not be exploring Seattle with all of our awesome Arts and Cultural friends, we are super excited for our first-ever virtual bbcon 2020 ! Arts and Cultural will have thousands of professionals represented from organizations ranging from zoos to museums, performing arts organizations to libraries, and beyond!

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Arts, culture, and performance are all personal passions for her. When the position at The Gamm opened up, Amy leapt at the opportunity. During the pandemic, the theater allowed other arts organizations to use its space to produce content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2013

” The green ugly doll has accompanied me around the world and has been in the hands of many people who work for NGOs and social change. ” I also give everyone a chance to say a few words at the end of the training and pass the “ugly doll.” The ugly doll got passed in New Zealand and in Australia.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Venture capitalists are liking open source more and more. More $ toward open source is a tide that lifts all boats. Interestingly enough, lots of developing world countries voted against it. There’s lots of great details on Groklaw. Why do we nptechies care? Be Helpful.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2020

Colleen surfaces several insights that are out of the control of arts organizations , such as the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine and the government lifting travel, movement and access restrictions. . Plan an opening event with social media opportunities . Spread out entrance times and limit the number of people you let in .

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2021

COVID-19 changed our lives, our organizations, and our supporters. And in this new normal, you all did amazing things: Arts & cultural organizations and educational institutions reached out to patrons and their community through social media and other technologies. So, why make plans if we know things are going to keep changing?”.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2012

You probably think about things like opens, clicks, conversions and unsubscribes. Most people who’ve been doing email communication for any length of time understand that too many emails equals increased unsubscribes, lower open rates and lower click through rates. Which means you need to master the art of the follow-up email.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It’s been nearly two months since bbcon 2019 in Nashville, and I’m still thinking about the live music, inspiring mainstage content, and incredible sessions delivered in the Arts & Cultural track. bbcon 2019 featured so many examples of organizations diving in to change and adapting as they go along. Connection is Everything.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Don’t try to write rules in stone, circumstances change. Provide a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions allowing for individualized responses. Operate from a position of trust and the desire to build a positive culture both inside and outside of the office.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Being new to the arts & cultural space (career-wise, not interest-wise), I’ve been doing a lot of reading to get a better understanding of this industry. Challenges brick & mortar retailers are facing include fighting for share of wallet and changing consumer expectations. Understanding your Customers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2016

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Focus on the Outcomes Embracing the Future: We know change is hard and in long-standing organizations, can be met with resistance. Now, imagine if data could show that members who attend events are 50% more likely to open marketing emails. The apprehension to adopt a new system or modify a current one is real.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social != Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Be Helpful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. The Leading Change Summit was more intimate (several hundred people), participatory and interactive, intense, and stimulating. Then we opened up for discussion.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #15: MPower Open CRM April 14, 2008 I am so far behind, it’s not funny. What’s new about MPower is that it has very recently been released as open source.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2012

EngAGE is a nonprofit that changes aging, and the way people think about aging, by transforming senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. The NOHO Senior Arts Colony and the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony will open in 2012. It profiles an innovative organization called EngAGE.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open source your Open Social Apps? Which lead me to think about the idea of open sourcing OpenSocial apps. Can we build a library of OpenSocial applications that have open source licenses?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. But hopefully that will change. { You can log in using OpenID. All really great stuff. So I’m on identi.ca

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open content business models December 1, 2007 I’m at the Open Translation event, and we’ve just had a great session on open content business models.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 5, 2019

We talked Abbott Square, community issue exhibitions, surfing, and the beauty and struggle of community-driven change. I was proud to work with amazing colleagues to lead major change at the museum. For every critic, there were literally a thousand new people telling us how grateful they were for the changes. It was not easy.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph. There is a Google group (called Social Network Portability), that you should definitely join if you are at all interested in these issues.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. SaaS is not, by definition either proprietary or open source.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

One of the best ways to gauge whether open source would work for your organization is to look at some actual examples. To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. The first event Art for Impact planned using CiviCRM yielded $2,000 in one night.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Feminism? She’s got some great video blogging, including a short one on “ open source feminism.&# Be Helpful.

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