article thumbnail

One Small Step for Detroit, One Giant Leap for Museum Ethics (Maybe)

Museum 2.0

Over the past three years, the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) has served as the museum poster child for the debate on the public value of the arts. And now, in the past month, Michigan''s Attorney General and State Senate have blocked the emergency manager of Detroit from seizing the DIA''s collection to pay off the city''s debt.

Detroit 52
article thumbnail

Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

National Park Trust. National Park Trust. Grants up to $5,000 will be provided to schools and organizations looking for the funding needed to connect kids in their community to local public lands and waters through a positive and impactful outdoor experience. Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. Global Fund for Children.

Grant 101
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program is dedicated to supporting educational initiatives around the country, helping to impact more children. The National Education Association Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. Kars4Kids Foundation.

Education 111
article thumbnail

How Game On Cancer Cracked the Code on Engaging Physicians and Cancer Survivors

Connection Cafe

Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization.

Cancer 48
article thumbnail

Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

National University. Leads the innovative efforts at National University for military, veteran, and military family educational degree programs . National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson. Kimberly Mitchell. Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs.

Award 57
article thumbnail

The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. Jan 16 - 19.

Calendar 111
article thumbnail

Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Paul, Detroit, Akron, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Macon, Miami. The Brown Foundation aims to support organizations dedicated to ambitious goals, excellence, and exceptional impact. Areas served: San Jose, St. Areas served: Texas.

Arts 104