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The Public Argument About Arts Support as Seen through the Lens of the Detroit Institute of Arts

Museum 2.0

Earlier this month, the Detroit Institute of Arts was "saved" by a voter-approved property tax (called a "millage") in its three surrounding counties. I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

The National Park Trust, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering the Every Kid Outdoors Transportation Grants Program, which will support the transportation and activity needs of nonprofit organizations and schools across the United States that are connecting elementary school-aged youth to public lands. Areas served: US.

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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. The physicians were nominated by leadership at the Henry Ford Cancer Institute and the Detroit Lions. Second Quarter . That’s okay!

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

Their grantmaking aims to ensure that American public education prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to fully participate in democracy and thrive in the global economy. Founded by educators, their mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education.

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Great reads from around the web on August 23rd

Amy Sample Ward

" Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this! "The Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator determines the value of library services in Topeka and Shawnee County based on per capita spending of local and state funding. Here's an opportunity to see your tax dollars at work."

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How can nonprofits effectively implement revenue diversification?

ASU Lodestar Center

Philanthropy is the term given to the donation of time or valuables for public purposes. A look at budget trends of metro detroit social service agencies. The American Review of Public Administration, 35(4), 350-362. She serves her community as a Registered Nurse at a local hospital. Nonprofit Finance Fund (2015).

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Paul, Detroit, Akron, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Macon, Miami. Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations.

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