Posted on January 25, 2008 by Max van Balgooy
If you’re struggling to understand the meaning and value of RSS, wikis, blogs, social bookmarking, and other new Web technologies, check out Common Craft, a husband and wife team in the northwest that creates short, unique, and understandable videos in a format called Paperworks. Some of the most popular ones include:
RSS in Plain English
Wikis [...]
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Posted on January 22, 2008 by Max van Balgooy
I just finished reading a book that David Brown (Executive Vice President) is circulating around the office called Digital Giving: How Technology is Changing Charity by Richard McPherson (iUniverse, 2007) which explores the major trends that are allowing non-profits to raise funds through new technologies, including the internet, cell phones, and blogs. He provides [...]
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Posted on January 18, 2008 by Max van Balgooy
As studies emerge showing that American students continue to underperform students in other countries — especially in math, science, and engineering — corporate grantmakers are finding ever more more reason to invest in education, the Erie Times-News reports.
According to a recent study by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, the average company dedicated 25 percent of [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2008 by Max van Balgooy
Is your historic site creative in its operations? The American Association of Museums’ Brooking Paper competition recognizes innovative accomplishments that produce new ways of thinking and seeing within the museum field. Papers can describe examples of creativity in any aspect of historic site operations, from collections, programs and exhibitions to finance, community relations and administration—or [...]
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Posted on January 16, 2008 by Max van Balgooy
Brucemore, Iowa’s only National Trust Historic Site, announces the addition of three new administrative staff members. According to James Kern, Brucemore Executive Director, “The staff is now aligned to fulfill the strategic initiatives and Brucemore’s dual mission as a house museum and community cultural center. I am very pleased with the skills, expertise, [...]
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