Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2012

This is a tiny example of social bridging--people making connections to others who are not like them, who have different backgrounds, ages, races, professions, etc. We bond with the friends we grew up with, the people we work and play with. At museums, we mostly bond with the friends and family with whom we attend.

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Community Social Build Teen 42

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

There are expectations around what people wear, what they can and can''t do, and how they relate to each other that may be comfortable for whites while feeling alien for people who don''t grow up in a white culture. Louis homeless shelters to introduce them to the local museums. Why can''t new visitors do the same?

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St. Louis Museum Audience Teen 45

Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

It was fascinating to see people--across social differences--responding to representations of love in the paintings, images, objects and narratives that were part of the installation. We called the prototypes "activities," got lots of participants, and people loved giving their feedback and seeing the prototypes evolve over a couple months.

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The Verge

MAY 19, 2021

The company tweeted an article about their suite of apps — Clarity, Solace, and Bliss — which were designed to be companions for trans people at different points in their transition. Because so many trans people are rejected both from family and from wider society, community ties are often critical for guidance, support, and survival.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Or, "Please give this family a place to stay for the night; and why dont you see if you can eliminate homelessness in the meantime?" The report details the challenges and perspectives of nonprofit CEOs in an elegant blend of statistical findings and personal voices. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. There are a few key ways a nonprofit’s mission or program can become the “hero” of their fundraising campaigns: Tell emotional stories about the mission’s impact on real people’s lives.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Ideally, merchandise items should be practical and used regularly in people’s everyday lives. Including images on your website can help people understand what your nonprofit does and who your cause impacts. Visually appealing content is important on social media platforms because it is what gets people to engage and share.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

People passionate about their cause and about making the world a better place. Advanced Storytelling: Combining Your People and Money Stories to Raise More Money. If you are like most people your organizational culture is: “We never TALK about money other than our financials at the board meeting.” Pitman, Fundraising Coach.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society works to improve the lives of homeless and in-need animals across the Ontario region. The site includes a highly-engaging Lupus Community section, where the Alliance uploads video stories of people living with lupus. Top Nonprofit Website: Ontario SPCA. Nonprofit Website Overview.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The second part of the morning was designed around the Principles of Social Media Strategy and used a new version of the Social Media Game intended for a large group of people. My design question: What is the best way to use this approach for a full-day workshop for 300 people?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2006

Betty Christiansen's book, Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time , captures 28 stories of people and organizations who are using knitting to comfort, empower and heal. Almost 20 years later it is still keeping me warm.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

It donates the products to impoverished people, preventing millions of hygiene-related deaths each year and encouraging vigorous childhood development (Clean the World, 2015). In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94 Clean the World is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles discarded soap and hygiene products (Clean the World, 2015).

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Futurism

MARCH 9, 2025

For some people, the world is not enough. Once an unsung video game streamer, MrBeast became a household name thanks to a clever blend of algorithm manipulation and feel-good slop content. At least that's how Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson feels, a YouTuber whose content empire is worth a cool $85 million. His bread and butter?

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