Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Live audiences, musicians, composers, students, funders, the community?) Patricia Kristof Moy from Music at Kohl Mansion Tracking Rescue Dogs’ Success Beyond the Adoption We measure success through specific metrics and qualitative feedback. (Applause, surveys, comments at the venue, return visits, media reviews, other feedback?)

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You can do this by visiting a Black history museum or African American heritage site, by reading and sharing books written by Black authors, and by exploring Black music history. There are many groups working to make positive changes in the world, whether it’s for anti-racism equality work or supporting Black youth.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Change Happens Foundation. They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). Our goal is to graduate more students who are ready to enter aerospace and advanced manufacturing careers and STEM-focused post-secondary education.” . Guitar Center.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2019

Engaged current student and future alumni supporter : My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she’s attending. That’s because her university has done a great job of engaging her while she’s still a student. The university has kept my daughter engaged as life has changed. What changed?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Ever since the advent of the internet, the retail landscape has changed drastically. E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop, and your organization can use that to your advantage with wish list drives. Incentivize your students to read more with a fun peer-to-peer read-a-thon. Student art show. Wishlist drives.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Black Cat Rescue is a no-kill cat rescue organization in Boston that strives to change those odds for black cats, who face unique obstacles when trying to get adopted. Star Wars: Force for Change. We're proud to work with Audubon on Halloween and beyond - check out the work Audubon is doing with EveryAction throughout the year.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Halloween Costume Contest Costume contests are an October classic, so make the most of it by changing one into a fundraiser! Host a small community fair stockpiled with anything a student might need; pens, notebooks, textbooks on sale, and other stationery.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In a time of unexpected and continued change , we discussed new trends from 2020 and how Blackbaud customers and the industry are responding to today’s environment and developing new strategies for success. . COVID-19 pressure has tested existing EdTech needs and processes, especially in the areas of support for online students.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Created by local NYC students, this game is designed to be played in and around city libraries and teaches players how to use library resources. The company currently has three mobile and web-based games available: Fantasy Kingdoms, Music Festivals, and Parallel Kingdom. Additional Resources.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 24, 2015

It might even be something less nefarious, such as students—so many of whom today do their research solely on the Internet—not realizing the implications of copying and pasting words into their homework. Creating Digital Destinations that Build Communities and Change Lives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

posted by Jason Rescka , Music Event Manager & Community Board Member. While setting up an awareness concert to raise money for cancer, the Garage grouped high school students from different locations. Even though the students did not know each other, their similar titles were a factor in bringing them together as a team.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Change happens fast, and we must adapt or die. How has your own world perspective changed over the past umpteen months? In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). And how did this work out?

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NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

By Jeff Ramos, Community and Content Manager, Games for Change. For the first time, this year's Games for Change Festival created an opportunity for producers of games in development to get live feedback from leading game designers, educators, and funders on the main stage. Ludwig is a game aimed at educators and students alike.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Music Lessons and Activities for Your Digital Classroom. 8 Ways College Students Can Save the Environment Every Day. Tip: Send out a survey and find out what your virtual event attendees most appreciated and what they would like to see change in the future. . Tips for Safely Bringing Home a Rescue Dog. Arts and culture.

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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. Reach out to Asian American student groups on college campuses as well. Engage AAPI leaders and elders to gain their support and input.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

I believe in the power of books to change the world. Jimmy and I spent an hour trading music together. He would play me a 90’s punk song, and I’d download Pat Benatar (saying, I had music like that when I was your age). Gerry did have one other piece of critical advice: change the name. I had never heard of it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Go participate and if you happen to be the winner, go donate the money to Stacey Monk’s, founder of epic change, new amazing project, LaLaLove. Through our recent roadtrip & our children’s music program LaLaLove , over $35,000 has been contributed so far this November to build this school out of love, gratitude and music.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I’ve just returned from keynoting the first Social Good Brazil conference that took place in Florianapolis, sometimes referred to the “Silicon Valley” of Brasil and where the nonprofit, social good, innovation, and technology community is leading the social change movement. Teens As Free Agents. Un Foundation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

For your next school fundraiser , raffle off the opportunity to grab a sweet treat with your students’ favorite teachers. You can also raffle off lunches, an afternoon of board games, or craft sessions so students and teachers can enjoy some fun activities together outside of the classroom! Ice cream with a teacher. Board game basket.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Creating Change Conference. Creating Change Conference. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2019 Creating Change Conference convenes in Detroit, Michigan January 23-27, 2019. Jan 23 -27.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2015

The MBWML's website explains how the collection is a reflection of ever-changing, rich history: "Every item, every aspect, has a story and a connection proving that history is neither static nor carved in stone. Small Staff, Big Impact. With everything that the MBWML does, it might seem like the nonprofit has a large staff.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2007

The title slide - "Teaching to Transform" should be a second or two longer and then hit me a visual that shows "transformation" -- maybe a bored student and then an engaged one. The transitions and music is the same - a count to four beats of the music and the same transition.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 17, 2008

1] Scheme is an obscure programming language that most Computer Science students learn, but almost no one else does, and almost no one produces production code in scheme. { These aren’t half-baked, buggy tools that are not ready for everyday use in organizations. [1]

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 31, 2008

at 2:51 pm There’s a great free Firefox plugin for students & researchers who need to manage citations and bibliographies, not to mention organize all those PDFs…Zotero is wonderful, and works perfectly with Word (for those of us still hooked on some Microsoft programs).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

That is something I would love to see change. { This got me thinking that all people, not just scientists and students could use this method. One question I asked all of them was about whether they had a process of reflection and evaluation of their work, as it was going on, and when the project was coming to a close.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Creating Change Conference. Creating Change Conference. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018. Jan 24 -27.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

So, if students and Grandma can use Linux, can nonprofits? If you read the reviews (most of which were quite positive,) the people who liked it were looking at the real functionality (it could edit their documents, it could surf the web, read email, etc.) Figuring out a clear migration strategy that takes all of this into consideration. {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

She says, at the end of her long entry: Making systemic change like this is hard and it will require every invested party to stand up for what they know is right and chip away at the old system. It’s time for change to happen! To all of the academics out there, I beg you to help me make this change reality.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

From their website: Some of the features that distinguish Hampshire from more traditional liberal arts colleges include student-designed academic concentrations; an active, collaborative, inquiry-based pedagogy; an interdisciplinary curriculum; and a narrative evaluation system. Sounds a lot like Edupunk, doesn’t it?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

I fondly recollect choreographing my first piece to Flashdance , where I became conscious of the power of movement combined with music. As I got older, my relationship with my body changed. I was uninhibited, inspired, and living lusciously as Wonder Woman at the young age of five.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 9, 2007

As I mentioned last week, I'll be speaking about blogging at the Writing for Change Conference in San Francisco this month. In the interview transcript below, Elizabeth talks about the conference and offers tips for writers who want to write for change. Elizabeth Pomada: Hi, I'm Elizabeth Pomada. It's been very fast.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Throw in beer and pizza and music and it can be fun. Are there online courses, Youtube videos, music lists, playlists, podcast episodes you have been on, guest appearances on radio shows you recorded, news clippings, etc.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In the United States, there are all too many students like Kevin, who are denied equal opportunity to engage in the same curriculum as their peers without disabilities. In 2004, the United States passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , requiring schools to provide special education services to eligible students.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 20, 2015

This seems to be the primary driver behind partnerships with organizations that serve specific target groups, whether those be homeless adults or preschoolers or ESL students. If we walk by music and culture and conversations and kindness, we may feel better about ourselves and our community. But often, the magic could go further.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2005

This most inspiring case study on cyberstrategy was about how to change the culture of the prison from penal to rehabilitative using a network of computer labs linked to FM radio. If you could change the culture of prisons, you could change the culture of the country? The background piece can found here.

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