John Abrahamson
@johnua.bsky.social
Strategic Advisor to Nonprofits | Culture-Aligned Growth | National Geographic & Monterey Bay
Aquarium Alum | Artist
Aquarium Alum | Artist
In order to create meaningful mission-aligned revenue streams, organizations have to become much more creative.
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How Museums Are Future-Proofing Their Finances | Artnet News
Museums are rethinking their finances as they adapt to a new landscape of donors, digital tools, and changing values.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In order to create meaningful mission-aligned revenue streams, organizations have to become much more creative.
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“Over the years, Lloyd Stouffer said convincing people to throw out plastic cups and plates was a sure fire way to boost sales. He said the industry's future was in the trash can.”
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Your future's in the trash can: How the plastic industry promoted waste to make money
The world is awash in plastic waste. But plastic wasn't always ubiquitous. We examine a decades-long effort by the plastics industry to get people hooked on disposable products and packaging.
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May 27, 2024 at 4:55 PM
“Over the years, Lloyd Stouffer said convincing people to throw out plastic cups and plates was a sure fire way to boost sales. He said the industry's future was in the trash can.”
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“Turns out there really are likely to be more brightly coloured microplastics in the environment because those plastic items pigmented red, green and blue are more susceptible to being fragmented into millions of tiny yet colourful microplastic particles.”
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Ditch brightly coloured plastic, anti-waste researchers tell firms
Studies find red, blue and green plastic decomposes into microplastic particles faster than plainer colours
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May 27, 2024 at 4:52 PM
“Turns out there really are likely to be more brightly coloured microplastics in the environment because those plastic items pigmented red, green and blue are more susceptible to being fragmented into millions of tiny yet colourful microplastic particles.”
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Cappuccino and cannolis in North Beach, San Francisco.
April 11, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Cappuccino and cannolis in North Beach, San Francisco.
April 9, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Reposted by John Abrahamson
"Facts are not always persuasive to everybody." Read more about Agog on the Chronicle of Philanthropy and why we're leaning into #immersivemedia like #XR #VR and #AR
Wendy Schmidt and Grist Founder Launch Immersive-Media Nonprofit
The billionaire philanthropist and journalist Chip Giller are betting that virtual and augmented reality are on the cusp of a breakthrough — and poised to change hearts, minds, and giving.
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March 21, 2024 at 10:46 PM
"Facts are not always persuasive to everybody." Read more about Agog on the Chronicle of Philanthropy and why we're leaning into #immersivemedia like #XR #VR and #AR
Robert Motherwell’s work taught me composition and the use of negative space to create tension and drama within the canvas.
During my solo show in New York in the mid 90’s and had the opportunity to see this piece at the Guggenheim Museum.
“Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110”
During my solo show in New York in the mid 90’s and had the opportunity to see this piece at the Guggenheim Museum.
“Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110”
February 25, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Robert Motherwell’s work taught me composition and the use of negative space to create tension and drama within the canvas.
During my solo show in New York in the mid 90’s and had the opportunity to see this piece at the Guggenheim Museum.
“Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110”
During my solo show in New York in the mid 90’s and had the opportunity to see this piece at the Guggenheim Museum.
“Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110”
From our Friday morning walk about with my team at the @montereyaq.bsky.social
February 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
From our Friday morning walk about with my team at the @montereyaq.bsky.social