Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The eleventh guest blogger in my have fun do good series is Lisa Sonora Beam. She is a lifelong artist, and was a therapist working in psychiatric hospitals before she made the leap into advertising (long story). Lisa Sonora Beam, The Creative Entrepreneur: How I Have Fun, Do Good Buy art from artists.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2021

What a fun, informative and (sometimes) stressful learning experience those times were! It makes for a fun and memorable experience for the student. Some students in the art program can sell their unique creations. Others might be amazing bakers and sell their treats alongside the artists. Oh, the college years.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 19, 2011

It feels like that's a way in which the arts can be visionary, be change agents, and also be really fun and playful, which is primary to living." - Gabriela Masala This month's Big Vision Podcast guest is Gabriela Masala talking about how to organize have fun do good flash mobs. Gabriela is the Founder of the One Love Alliance.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 21, 2011

This post was written as part of a gift from wishstudio founder, Mindy Tsonas, to a young artist friend, M. Mindy asked a group of artists and writers to write letters to M, which Mindy compiled into a book for her. Below is my contribution: Dear M, My main advice for you, as you begin your adult life as an artist (so exciting!),

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Got a significant other with an artistic streak that could use a device to take it to the next level? The Cricut Maker will let them take all kinds of different artist patterns or designs and have a computer cut them out on hundreds of different material types! For the Maker Techie: Cricut Maker Price: $379.99

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

The fourth blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the delicious Meg Worden (I say delicious because I love her e-cookbook, Salad Alchemy). Doing good is fun. And incredibly fun. Supporting art and artists, writers and books. My work as a Health Coach is deeply rewarding. Feeding people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

After graduating with a BFA in drama & music from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ellen spent ten years bringing joy to audiences nightly as one of only ten lead performers in the longest running musical revue in the world—San Francisco’s “Beach Blanket Babylon.” You were born to do this!”

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 17, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week: 1. After going to Amoeba, we visited a few artists' studios as part of the East Bay Open Studios , including the Institute for Mosaic Arts. I haven't stopped listening to it since. Soooo good. Very inspiring woman.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 10, 2021

New records for sales of the digital good seem to be reached each week with an upcoming sale of NFT artist Beeple’s ‘Everydays’ compilation went for $69 million in March, 2021 (source: The Verge ). The developers of the platform, artist and any other parties can then use the funds raised in the drop.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I'll be interviewing Stacey, the Founder of Global Girlfriend , for Have Fun, Do Good in early 2012. I want to interview Christine about her book for the Arts and Healing Podcast. The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon by Mark Bryan with Julie Cameron and Catherine Allen.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re any type of arts organization , you can expand to online offerings at accessible price points. You can take art to the schools or bring students to your art. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. At first everyone was ‘gung ho;’ it was fun.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Galas are an exciting opportunity that allows you to connect with new donors and returning donors alike in a fun environment. Casino night Turn your gala into a fun casino with vibrant decorations and the sounds of games in action. Donor engagement. When should my organization host a gala?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The eighth guest blogger in my have fun, do good series is Beth Terry. Beth Terry, Fake Plastic Fish: How I Have Fun, Do Good When I tell people about my project to live without buying any new plastic, they invariably want to know if it’s hard. But it’s also fun. Now that was fun! The answer? We won the costume contest.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

I figure I should practice what I preach, so here are some photos from my fun Friday in Berkeley and Oakland with a Move, Play, Reflect, Connect twist. After breakfast, we browsed and shopped at the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse , where they have all kinds of fun stuff. A super fun Friday!

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2012

Nonprofit arts organization Zero1 needed a way to help people make sense of its biennial, Seeking Silicon Valley, scheduled for September 2012. As recently noted by Frank Barry of Blackbaud, technology plays a key role as the art and culture sector engages its audience. To tackle the challenge, Zero1 decided to create an app.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 7, 2009

Hello Have Fun * Do Gooders! As many of you know, in addition to writing for Have Fun * Do Good, I am also a Contributing Editor, with Beth Kanter , for the Social Change and Nonprofit section of BlogHer. I'd also be up for something arts related. blog blogging blogger fun Thanks for keeping an eye out for me!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

Says Stram, “Without that openness, I don’t believe he would be having nearly as much fun with Twitter as he is now.” Social Media Golf Course: Find a tool or channel that is simply fun and have some play time. ” Udi is just one example of nonprofit CEOs and leaders who use Twitter and other social media platforms.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2009

"I think about how many times I didn't like the color of my skin, because I didn't see myself in any art. I think about how hesitant I was to become an artist, because I didn't see role models, and even to this day how hard it is for me sometimes to find peers who are women of color, because of how systematically they are pushed out.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If so, be sure to stock lots of inexpensive and fun items for children. Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum collaborated with German toy manufacturer Playmobil to create a line of toys replicating art from the collection. Work with a local artist to create artworks inspired by your collection. Do lots of families visit your museum?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 1, 2011

Last fall, I hosted a Have Fun, Do Good series where 12 bloggers shared how they have fun and do good. Jennifer is a certified coach, writer, artist, yogini, and the founder of Artizen Coaching. They are living the American dream and it’s fun and feels good to support them!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of its project is the Burbank Senior Artists Colony , a first-of-its-kind senior apartment community with high-end arts amenities and programs (how cool is that?). The NOHO Senior Arts Colony and the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony will open in 2012. In 2008, Tim was named an Ashoka Fellow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel. The Tools Artists Need Geeks To Create Join us to discuss the digital tools being used and abused by theatre makers, dancers, musicians, crafters, wordsmiths, cinematographers, photographers, painters, and other multimedia artists. What works?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 24, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week. Yesterday I interviewed artist and social changemaker, Naomi Natale, for the July Big Vision Podcast about her powerful One Million Bones project. What inspired you, or added fun to your week? I hope there will be a 3rd season.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." ~ Pablo Picasso Do you think you get more done if you focus, nose-to-the-grindstone, or if you take lots of breaks? I'd love to see a study about if you're more productive after making art during your break. According to a recent New York Times article, Relax!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

CMCE creates academic and artistic programs to help children and youth understand and overcome violent world events. CMCE creates academic and artistic programs to help children and youth understand and overcome violent world events. After 9/11, she spearheaded an art-based CMCE 9/11 Trauma Relief Project in the New York City schools.

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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. At the college level, The Gamm offers a paid fellowship for emerging artists of color. They are literally all over the map. It even serves as a voting location!

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2012

You can view the workshop schedule (and article) through the Juicy Blogging eNews , or scroll through them below: Wednesdays, May 16-June 6, 2012 Juicy Blogging Circle: Grow Your Blogging Habit Online (private blog) and conference calls $99 when you join by May 9 $125 after May 9 May 5, 2012 Blogging for Writers The Writing Salon, San Francisco 10 (..)

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Hello Have Fun, Do Gooders! My Big Vision Worksheet illustrator, the hubs , has been swamped with work lately so our newest Big Vision Worksheet is coming out a few days after the new moon. A BIG thanks to him for creating it for us when he's so busy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 10, 2015

"Creativity is not just for artists. One of the daily practices we were encouraged to foster during the program was art-as-meditation , to do something creative each day (e.g. I was pretty regular with my art-as-meditation practice while I was in school and for a little while afterwards, and then it fell away.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Adults had as much fun as the children. If you’re a museum, arts, or culture organization, you may be in this same dilemma. But when you’re fundraising for arts or cultural organizations , donations don’t *just* help other people. Recognition Donors who give to the arts like the recognition that comes with their gift.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 17, 2011

As many of you know, in addition to blogging and podcasting for myself and others, I'm also a blogging trainer and coach for artists, writers, creative entrepreneurs and do-gooders. It was also fun to see what other people were writing about and the variety of topics and interests others have. I feel like I have a tool to work with.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

After we’ve had time to eat and chat, we’ll do some fun activities to help you generate lots of juicy blog posts in 2012. During this 4-week e-course you’ll play with fun assignments through a private blog with your fellow juicy bloggers. I’ll also share tips for increasing traffic and engagement. $35 of your blog?

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

Make the day fun. They make the day fun. The best facilitators make their retreats fun and lively, and are quick-witted and funny themselves. Look for a facilitator who is enthusiastic, high energy, motivational, a master storyteller, and uses retreat tactics to make the day fun, meaningful, and memorable. Credibility.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2006

Last Sunday each of us wrote a post to answer the question, “Who is your favorite artist (visual, dancer, performer, writer or musician) and why?” Our programming is woven across disciplines at California College of the Arts and serves the diverse populations of the San Francisco Bay Area." art activism social change

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