Grantmakers in the Arts

by Steve

From Scott Rothschild at the Lawrence Journal-World:

With the state surplus growing, and because Gov. Sam Brownback wrongly predicted Kansas would continue to receive federal arts funding, supporters of the arts on Tuesday called on Brownback to restore state assistance to the Kansas Arts Commission.

But Brownback's office said that wasn't going to happen.

by Janet

This is a blog about two very different topics: Hurricane Irene and Barry’s Blog. Hurricane Irene kept my attention this past weekend. In fact, at one point I put 9-volt batteries and candles on my shopping list. And I live in Seattle.

by Steve

Mashable looks at a few creative examples of Non-profit organizations tapping into the power of Internet memes to get their message out. If it goes viral, then you're in business!

by Steve

In late 2010 the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg began development of power2give.org, a new website designed to address changing trends in philanthropic giving. Today marks the public launch of www.power2give.org. The project is designed to empower individuals to give directly to local arts, science and history projects they are passionate about.

by Steve

As an installment in the Social Innovation Interview Series, the website Social Velocity interviews Rebecca Thomas, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at the Nonprofit Finance Fund:

Through the Leading for the Future Initiative, NFF is investing $1 million of change capital in each of ten performing arts organizations that are adapting their programs, operations and finances in ways that contribute to long-term health and vibrancy.
by Steve

From Russ Buettner at The New York Times:

A New York State task force on Thursday began sending letters to hundreds of nonprofit organizations that receive state money demanding details about how much they pay their executives and board members.

The information will be compiled electronically and could shine a light on executives who take home an outsize share of their organization’s revenue.

by Steve

MetLife Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG) announce the fourth round of recipients for the MetLife/TCG A-ha! Program: Think It, Do It, which supports the creative thinking and action of TCG member theatres with the goal of impacting the larger theatre community. Five theatres were awarded grants, totaling $225,000, to either research and develop new ideas or experiment and implement innovative concepts.