The Actors Fund raises cash, honours Sarah Jessica Parker
The Actors Fund (TAF) – which provides a safety net for the US performing arts sector – raised USD1.1m (€940,000) via a Virtual Gala on … Read more
Fundraising
Achates Philanthropy Prize announces winners
Achates Philanthropy Prize has announced its two winners for 2019. Established in 2016, the prize aims to encourage first-time giving to arts organisations. World Heart … Read more
Opera North receives GBP1m donation
Opera North has received a donation of GBP1m (€1.14m) toward its new Music Works redevelopment project. The donation comes from the The Liz and Terry … Read more
Awards for Young Musicians takes Big Give Christmas Challenge
UK charity Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) is aiming to raise GBP60,000 (€68,000) through the Big Give Christmas Challenge (BGCC). Begun in 2007, BGCC sees … Read more
Art by Numbers: raising your fundraising game
Once upon a time, arts fundraising worked like this: organisations vied for a mix of state funding and foundation grants. Private sector giving came next, … Read more
Art by Numbers: how data can support fundraising
Data can be used to develop audiences and sell tickets – but it’s also an invaluable tool when it comes to fundraising. Michael Nabarro explains how … Read more
Colorado Symphony will go ahead with cannabis concerts
The Colorado Symphony has been forced to rethink its ‘Classically Cannabis’ concert series following an official warning from the local government. The ‘bring-your-own marijuana’ fundraising events had … Read more
Art by Numbers: the D-word
Michael Nabarro is contributing a brand new column on data management, helping you get the most out of your audience stats. In the first instalment, … Read more