The Verge

AUGUST 17, 2020

Our son will be a junior in high school this year, and we have just given in to the idea that whatever happens, it’s not going to be typical in any way. We were strict in other ways, though, saying no to visits with friends we didn’t think were a great idea. Esther Cohen Social media manager, The Verge. Winging it.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Is there an art to getting ReTweeted on Twitter? BTW, Zarrella is not a fan of the idea "engage in conversations." He says it's not "actionable advice" and that tweets should be "contagious." Dan Zarrella says yes and has been studying the " Science of ReTweeting " for the past nine months.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Generally, most boards are going to need connectors — people who are good at thinking about their networks and reaching out as situations arise to get help/advice/support. It might be a good idea to get a few people on the board with commercial real estate experience, finance/lending folks, etc.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Standing far away, I had no idea what people needed. I co-founded a nonprofit called “The Moon Balloon Project” and worked for arts in healthcare nonprofits. I didn’t know that you can get leprosy from having a cut on your foot and then stepping into some dirty water, but you can.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2013

Here’s a round up of resources and advice. It isn’t a good idea to just grab an image from Internet, tweak it, and call it your own. It is important to respect copyright laws. That’s not the definition of fair use. I’ve been using this method for almost ten years!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Being an effective social media manager is both an art and a skill. They relish discussing ideas and issues online, and they do it with patience and kindness. The most valuable advice should be practical and come from someone who actually manages online communities and works with these tools every single day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2015

Creative new media managers will expand their ideas about what their nonprofit can write about and experiment with publishing blog posts that share resources and useful advice. Or an arts organization could write about the top 10 museums to visit in a lifetime.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I realized that while many of these ideas are currently in the realm of fantasy, the future is so uncertain that we can’t say they will permanently reside there. Humans think in terms of analogies and metaphors, which allows us to connect concepts and ideas. And the difference between truth and speculation can be difficult to see.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2009

Photo by American Art Museum Note from Beth: This week I'm trying to understand crowdsourcing and nonprofits, hopefully with a crowd of other folks. I'm looking for guest posts, ideas, and examples of nonprofits using crowdsourcing for their programs, fundraising, and marketing. In essence, it is visible storage for the museum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2012

” I think there is a subtle distinction between “visual thinking” and drawing skills. Visualization of data requires visual thinking to be meaningful and you don’t need to be Picasso to be a good visual thinker and share your ideas in a drawing. That’s an assumption you need to challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries by Peter Sims. I had the honor of keynoting the Social Good Brasil Conference with Peter Sims and had an opportunity to hear his talk about the ideas in his book which resonated. I’ll pick a winner by Dec.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 18, 2013

Icarus famously drowned after burning his wings when he flew too close to the sun, going against the advice of his father. You can watch the full interview below, where we discuss risk-taking, treating work like art, and why Kickstarter isn’t the perfect funding machine. It’s better to be sorry than safe, reckons Godin.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2014

That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. I have no doubt that you’ll improve your fundraising efforts and boost acquisition rates if you take the advice each of these professionals are sharing. Managing Editor @Blackbaud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

On Friday, I facilitated the final face-to-face workshop for the Social Media Lab for 25 arts organizations inspired by Thomas Edison’s approach. It was sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation, Wallace Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Grants for the Arts, and the Koret Foundation. Joe Goode Twitter Presentation.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The caveat is that sometimes your ideas may be awful and not work. Every huge idea can be boiled down to a smaller one, sort of like a prototype. I like to frame my business ideas as experiments (no lab coat required). Sometimes they just show you what idea isn’t worth pursuing. Start there, and start now. Experiment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2013

I did a quick scan of data visualization resources to look for practical advice on the process of thinking visually and some technical information on what chart to select and data storytelling. The deck provides specific practical advice on charts, color, and maps. I like the chart advice: Avoid 3d-charts at all costs.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Jordan Goldstein: The company started in 1965 and Art Gensler, who founded it, led it for a number of years. And if a company is thinking about either starting out with co-leadership or adopting co-leadership, what advice would you give them? Edited excerpts follow: Modern CEO: Lets start by talking about the co-CEO relationship.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

There was no IP, no MVP and the founder had only a general idea of the go-to-market strategy. Many investors would not offer this kind of advice to a founder they had just met, but because the startup had potential, I encouraged the founder to redo her homework. It’s more art than science. What is “valuation”?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. It is a networking and development organization that connects executives with education, research, ideas, and people. Even when you love your job, without the right support, it’s easy to experience symptoms of leadership fatigue like these. The thrill might not be gone. Don’t wait.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . Dear the ghosts are watching, The first thing to understand is, while you and the ghosts think this is a historic mission, the majority of the universe has no idea you even exist.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Last month, I had the honor of keynoting the Social Good Brasil Conference and one of the other keynote speakers was Peter Sims, author of “ Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries.” How did you come up with the idea for this board? Then an agency approached us with the core idea.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Sunday, August 22, 2010 5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees Your employees have lots of ideas. And, when you are brainstorming with your employees, try these five tips: Encourage ALL ideas.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

datafam , any advice on where to start instead? Turning ideas into action after TC21: ??So So much great content from #tc21 #data21 my head is exploding with inspiration and new ideas for my vizzes, so how do I make all this knowledge stick? ??Below Emily Teekasingh (@emteeka) November 16, 2021. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

They want to join groups to talk about issues and ideas. If you do name your group after your nonprofit, then clearly specify in the group summary and group description that people are encouraged to discuss issues and ideas (list a broad range of possible topics to lure them in). Subtlety is an art on the Social Web.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

The idea is to inspire young people and help them recognize that they can make a difference. Dilenschneider : I like Honor é Daumier because he not only offered criticisms of the art establishment in France, but provided on a regular basis serious look into the politics of what was taking place – almost as good as a newspaper.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, real-life examples, and templates to help you master the art of writing successful grant proposals.

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The Next Web

MAY 4, 2013

You will often get the advice to build a great team and hire only A-Players. Read books, take in some art, look at LOLcats, check out a few quotes or browse around this blog for inspiring posts. Surround yourself with people you can trust and keep asking them for advice. 2: Get rid of people who make you unhappy.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

datafam , any advice on where to start instead? Turning ideas into action after TC21: ??So So much great content from #tc21 #data21 my head is exploding with inspiration and new ideas for my vizzes, so how do I make all this knowledge stick? ??Below Emily Teekasingh (@emteeka) November 16, 2021. .

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The Next Web

JULY 29, 2013

It’s part two of a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. Thanks to its underground music scene, cutting-edge art galleries, stylish bars and low rent Berlin has enormous international appeal. Identify good and bad ideas, early.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to approach sponsorship giving levels without seeming pushy: Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small nonprofit. Do you have an idea what level makes the most sense to you? Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Word of advice: Livestream your drawing and record it. Recycling electronics definitely qualifies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. ▼ November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2011

One of the ideas we explored is it possible through social media to share some of the findings in a conversational way to help prod more insights from the field. I invited Patricia to do a guest post when the report was ready to be shared because of my work with arts organizations and social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

The art of writing good teaser headlines is critical to getting more interaction. I think the same advice applies to the question of whether or not Executive Directors should use social media. See my Facebook Best Practices curriculum for more advice. As you can see many nonprofits are going ahead and using them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback.

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