Exercise your Maker Muscle! KID Museum provides a transformative learning experience that helps kids develop skills to solve problems creatively and embrace an #innovator mindset so they are best positioned for future educational and career pathways. Traditionally, not everyone has been encouraged to flex this “maker” muscle. As a young woman in STEM, I spent years being the only or one of the only women in classes, graduate research labs, and business meetings. But along the way, I learned I have the mind of a maker - the worldview at the root of all of KID Museum’s programs: 💡 Imagination - I come up with new ideas and possibilities. 🌻 Reflection - I think about my experiences and observations to help me learn and grow. 👟 Perseverance - I keep trying even why something is harder than I expected it would be. 🛠 Skill building - I practice new skills that will help me express my ideas. 🔭 Exploration - I try new things and am curious about the world around me. 🎯 Initiative - I take action to make my ideas come to life. ⚙ Teamwork - I work with others by sharing what I know, helping when I can, and asking for help when I need it. 🧠 Perspective taking - I think about other people’s points of view and care about how they feel. Join me at the KID Museum Oct 26 to celebrate the power of creativity and innovation. For more info and tickets: https://lnkd.in/d3h59yC

Philanthropy and Arts & Culture institutions have the power to bring about significant change by addressing funding inequalities. By examining the dynamics of donor relations, museum exhibitions, and the struggles faced by theaters, we can begin to shift cultural hierarchies and create a more equitable society. One example of how philanthropy can make a difference is by supporting underfunded arts programs in BIPOC communities. By providing financial resources and opportunities for artists and performers in these areas, we can help level the playing field and ensure that everyone has access to the arts. Read our Op-Ed by Monica Fernandez to learn about the internal assessment of upending cultural hierarchies in Arts and culture: https://buff.ly/3qPAyDZ

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It's Black Philanthropy Month and many nonprofit boards are clueless about this important occasion recognizing the benevolence and charity of Black people. This is significant for boards who want to diversify its' membership and embed DEI in their culture. Share this blog with a board member to get them in the know! https://lnkd.in/gHFZ2p2R #theboardpro #boarddiversity #nonprofitleadership

For black and brown artists to escape the “starving artist” narrative, we need a spotlight, center stage. But the unfortunate truth is, artists from our community often don't find those opportunities on the stages that define personal brands and careers. As an organization created by artists, for artists, my team decided to start from the bottom and build our own stage with edenat.org. This #GivingTuesday, you can help us get one step closer by donating to our mission—to create a paradise on earth for artists of color. 100% of your gifts go to: - Bringing the captivating 'Witness' Exhibit by Genel Ambrose to Miami during Miami Art Week, highlighting black women artists. - Offering exhibition opportunities to 10 underrepresented artists of color. - Providing lunches to 250 artists during our Creative Entrepreneurship Summit. - Creating performance opportunities for 5 talented musicians of color. - Ensuring fair compensation for 20 artists, creators, and chefs. - Hosting a community service day, distributing 1,000 lunches to Miami citizens in need. Will you help us reach our goal? Click to support! https://lnkd.in/g4FebUTz If you can’t donate, don’t trip! A simple re-share will create a whole lotta impact. See the comments for the event site if you want to attend! #EdenAt #GivingTuesday2023 #SupportArtistsOfColor"

Check your assumptions. Philanthropy does not look the same in every community. Christal Cherry’s post on “What Fundraisers Should Know About Black Philanthropy” in Greater Public’s blog last summer is inspiring: "'The term philanthropy does not fully embrace just how diverse the nature of giving is, in practice. At its core, the practice of philanthropy is rooted in an unspoken contract committed to the collective benefit of the community.' (Muhmmad, 2021) Black people embrace and understand this and have relied on our full spectrum of giving to survive and thrive for centuries. It is time to shift the narrative and see the Black community as individuals who are actively engaged in philanthropy by both supporting and creating solutions to uplift one another. We know the definition of philanthropy extends beyond financial giving."

Did you miss this weeks episode of #The5 with Jacqueline Dace of St. Louis ArtWorks? What a great episode on Stable Income and Budgeting. Don't worry, we've got you. https://lnkd.in/gBERTMzS Eric Moraczewski #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitfinance #nonprofitbudgeting #nonprofitrevenue #nonprofitleader #STL #STLmade #STLnonprofit

Memorabilia and the future Memorabilia can be a way to preserve our memories for future generations. They can help our children and grandchildren to learn about our lives and our experiences. For example, a person might create a scrapbook or photo album of their childhood. This scrapbook can help their children to learn about their parents' lives and to see what their parents were like as children. Similarly, a person might donate their memorabilia to a museum or historical society. This can help future generations to learn about the past and to see how people lived in different times. Memorabilia can be a valuable way to preserve our memories and connect with others. They can help us to understand our past, our identity, and the world around us.