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I'm excited to share a recent blog post highlighting how Discogs, the online marketplace for music collectors, is stepping up to support wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles. This week, record collectors can contribute to this important cause while indulging in their passion for music. By donating revenue from sales made on Friday, Discogs aims to support those affected by the devastating fires in Southern California. This initiative not only showcases the power of community but also emphasizes the ways that businesses can give back in times of need. To learn more about this impactful effort, I encourage you to read the full article here: [How Vinyl Marketplace Discogs Is Helping L.A. Wildfire Recovery](https://ift.tt/UCqoVlR).

Support our Winter Campaign, and utilise the power of music for social change At Musicians Without Borders, we've been using the power of music to foster lasting peace and social cohesion in areas of conflict for 25 years. In a world where division and inequality persist, our work is more urgent than ever. But you can make a difference. By supporting our Winter Campaign, you will directly contribute to: Sustainable Program Development: Ensuring the long-term viability of our music-based initiatives in conflict zones. Capacity Building: Enhancing our ability to respond to emerging crises and support marginalized communities through music education and therapy. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact and drive systemic change. Plus, the first €25,000 donated to this campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you! Click here to donate today: https://ow.ly/BxNK50U69Ju There are also other ways to engage and help us expand the reach of our campaign. If your company would be interested in exploring a partnership together, get in touch to discuss how our organizations can collaborate to drive social change. Also, by simply sharing our mission with your network, you will help amplify our impact. Together, we can leverage the power of music to create a more harmonious and equitable world.

Funding Opportunity 📢 Are you passionate about music and looking for funding to support innovative projects for young people? The Youth Music Trailblazer Fund might be just what you need!   This fund offers grants ranging from £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England that aim to help children and young people (aged 25 or under) make, learn, and earn in music.   Projects must align with one of the following themes: - Early Years: Initiatives targeting young children. - Disabled, d/Deaf, and Neurodivergent Young People: Projects that are inclusive and accessible. - Youth Justice System: Programmes aimed at young people within the justice system. - Young People Facing Barriers: Initiatives supporting those who face significant challenges. - Young Adults: Projects for young adults transitioning into the music industry. Organisations and the Workforce: Efforts to improve the music sector’s inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Application Deadlines: The fund operates in rounds, with the next deadlines being: Round 8: Deadline on 22 November 2024, with notifications by 31 March 2025, for projects starting between April and June 2025. Click on the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewE4dbc7 #BHPfundingfriday #whyBHP #charity #notforprofit Laura Masheder - Audit Partner and Head of Not-for-Profit Lesley Kendrew Nicola Adams Neil Baldwin FCCA DChA

Danny Kean story here, nearly 40 years of free music for all, read below and support if you can: On the road for almost 40 years, the same pickup truck with a piano in the back shared freely with everyone. After 20 years as a fee based performance vehicle, for the last 18 years the Traveling Piano has been operating with no fees, tips or commercial affiliation... no hook and with nothing but with pure Musical Fun, Friendship and Respect through Empowerment and Inspiration. Piano Man Danny Kean with his first pup Bo-ner in spirit and now Traveling Piano pup Mo, they have been focused on community outreach and especially for those struggling in life. Over 100,000 people have been on the piano seat and all through one-on-one individual musical interactions. Having originated in Philadelphia, PA the Traveling Piano has established itself now as a Downtown Las Vegas for the last eight years. Travels have happened throughout the entire Northern Hemisphere of America. The journey has been blogged daily since 2006 on the Traveling Piano's website www.travelingpiano.com The Traveling Piano operates in the most simple way possible without financial reserves, obligations, expectations, salaries or self-serving agenda for attention. 100% of all contribution is put into the truck, work and equipment. Online fundraisers happen only when the situation becomes dire for truck and equipment needs. The act of not accepting contribution in person with the Traveling Piano experience keeps the agenda pure. It creates trust and opportunity for healing in vulnerable environments where communities are severely hurting from tragedy. Giving freely without an exchange leads to intimate and personal interactions of trust and is a huge aspect of why the Traveling Piano's work has been successful. Currently the Traveling Piano truck is in a dire situation. Funding is necessary in order to continue operation. Specifically, a new carburetor and brakes are needed and for the sake of present-ability, serious cosmetic work as in a paint job, new front window and a replacement dashboard to get the speedometer and emergency lights working. The heat is destroying the piano and its sound system and a backup keyboard and speaker is necessary. Over the years people have suggested a new vehicle. This will not work considering the Traveling Pianos unique life and deep emotional and personal history. Cleaning it up and restoring its parts is the only way to go. The world needs the Traveling Piano's mission of truth in spirit. It is a safe space with positive energy and love and lets not forget the fun for all who come in contact with it. We all need fun now especially, eh? Will you help keep it alive? Please contribute... again and again. Just once is great too! And please share this contribution link on your social media and in groups. Spotfund: https://lnkd.in/e54Ra5hk Website: https://lnkd.in/ecXeC6Ji Venmo: Dan Kean @travelingpiano

In my YouTube content, I often mention that ocarinas have various limitations. I break them down in this post/video, including limited range, poor/fragmented resources, and more... and I may end up starting a nonprofit to address the resource issue!

Unfortunately, another example that causes distrust between nonprofits, tax payers (and donors really), and funders (city, county, state and private). Events, and the grants requested to fund them, should be executed with: * agreed upon budgets, with periodic variance reviews * proactive and diverse revenue generating activities (not just one) * KPIs, reports, measurables that present progress (or lack thereof) * consistent oversight and transparent communication, avoiding surprises like budget shortfalls, cancellations, etc. Public funds for events like this should be hard to come by, and they certainly should be managed/executed as promised - if not, consequences have to come into play or we risk "promoting what we permit". #nonprofit #consulting #transparent #event #revenue #trust #grants #CRA TaMaryn Waters Tallahassee Democrat United Partners for Human Services Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) Institute For Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence https://lnkd.in/gg7WYTFy

Looking forward to reading this: "From cinema programmers to orchestra CEOs, figures across the arts world reveal what 14 years of Tory rule has done to the sector – and whether a change of government would improve anything." In the past, as a Trustee of an impactful arts charity, I appraised that a more enterprising approach can yield more revenue than reliance on the public purse. Whether developing services, engaging with local or regional Corporate Social Responsibility agendas or simply contracting patrons whose tax regimens would be incentivised by donating and their brands developed by a publicly recognised partnership, there are many options that can add value and mitigate the risk of dwindling aid each financial year. #arts #britain #charity #cic #socialenterprise #funding #freedom #addvalue https://lnkd.in/ec-FrhpF

As another spectacular #glastonburyfestival draws to a close, local grassroots music venue & community centre RED BRICK BUILDING CENTRE LIMITED has just 29 days left to reach its target to make essential structural repairs and continue offering vital community services and championing future musicians. Without the chance to play in grassroots music venues like the Red Brick Building there wouldn't be half of the major artists, they wouldn't have the fans and the future of big festivals, like Glastonbury, would be in jeopardy. The Red Brick Building is a community owned social enterprise offering a vibrant and creative space where everyone is welcome. For these urgent repair works the estimated cost per pillar is £9,000 and they need eight pillars repaired. The additional cost of the floor repairs take the total to approximately £117,000. They need to raise these funds quickly to complete the work during their quietest time of the year, July and August and ensure they can continue running by fully reopening in September. Please help by: - Spreading the word and sharing this to those who value the Red Brick Building community centre and local grassroots music venues. - Supporting them with a donation to help raise funds to rebuild the pillars https://lnkd.in/euTWAqaq Your donation will help secure the structural integrity of the Red Brick Building and allow them to continue offering vital community services which include creating spaces for work, wellbeing, and enrichment, and offering opportunities in arts, education, and enterprise. By collaborating with like-minded organisations such as Glastonbury Mental Health Network, Feed Avalon, and YMCA, they achieve outcomes such as increased confidence, improved wellbeing, enhanced skills and education, and cultural experiences. These contributions lead to long-term benefits such as reduced isolation, increased employability, raised aspirations, a stronger local economy, improved mental health, and a more resilient community. GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL EVENTS LIMITED #grassrootsmusic #musicvenue #community #communitycentre #glastonbury #fundraiser

Grimalkin Records Inc. is looking for a QTBIPOC sound engineer to run sound for our 3rd annual festival in Richmond, VA. It's on October 12-13 at Basic City Beer Co. The equipment there isn't great so we were hoping to hire someone who also has equipment to ensure good sound. Last year, Musiq Cultura RVA ran sound for us. Rei was great, but this year they aren't available for both days and we're trying to keep the sound consistent. Rei is going to play the day they're available instead. Ideally, we would like to record it from the soundboard as well. Oct 12 is 4pm-midnight and Oct 13 is 4pm-10pm. I know the manager Alex there and he said we can leave everything securely overnight from the 12th to the 13th. We can guarantee a minimum of $400 per day. We're fundraising and so it depends on if we reach our goal if we can pay more. Last year we guaranteed Rei the same rate, but we were able to pay them $500 a day after we saw what we raised in total after the festival. This may not be great pay. We're a nonprofit and so anything additional could be an in-kind donation. I know that doesn't pay the bills though. If you are interested or know someone who is, please email grimkells@grimalkinrecords.com. Grimalkin Fest is a manifestation of our mission and a celebration of Queer Joy and Resilience through a sharing of music, skills, resources and connections. It also supports, uplifts, and cultivates relationships with musicians, other creatives, community partners, and our communities. Last year, our festival’s budget was $12,600. Over $10,000 went directly to the performers and folks working at and planning the event. That's 86% of our budget going directly to artists and folks working the fest, which is unheard of as far as I know for festivals. Our goal is to raise $26,000 to expand this year’s festival budget. Achieving this goal will allow us to: *Compensate folks for travel *Provide food and snacks *Rent a house for out-of-town performers *Purchase decorations, supplies, posters, and locally silk-screened shirts *Hire a video editor for the virtual live-streamed day *Compensate event planners *Hire a consultant to assist the volunteer coordinator *Rent Starlink equipment to live-stream events happening during the two in-person days *Increase compensation for performers and folks working at the fest Last year, our budget didn’t allow us to compensate travel costs, provide full meals for performers, workers and volunteers, fairly compensate event planners, hire a consultant to assist volunteers, nor rent a Starlink to live stream the in-person days. A budget increase will. https://lnkd.in/e39VtTXB