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Did you know nearly one-third of solo shows in US museums go to artists represented by just five galleries? So why does diversity matter? Diversity is like a breath of fresh air in a stuffy room. It brings new ideas, new perspectives, and new ways of seeing the world. It challenges us to think differently, to question our assumptions, and to open our minds and our hearts to new possibilities. Diversity isn't just good for artists, it's good for all of us. When we embrace diversity in the art world, we're not just enriching our cultural landscape, we're building a more inclusive, more vibrant society for everyone. That's why ODBK matters, that's why your donation and your support are paramount now more than ever. #ODBK #nonprofit #contemporaryart #fyp #donate #diversitymatters #DiversityAndInclusion

#AFFIRMATIONS are an important part of staying #motivated, #connected and #inspired. 🖼Applying your own artistry brings affirmative alive and #connects you to them in an even more powerful way. 👥Shirine Osseiran is a master at guiding your #inspiration and hand to create, both personal and #business affirmations and manifestos. #creativecoaching #g8gener8te

🌟 Happy Mandela Day! 🌟 Celebrate Mandela Day by dedicating 67 minutes of your creativity to help others. Here are 10 inspiring ideas of how you can help: 1. Create uplifting art: Design positive and inspiring artworks to display in public spaces. 2. Teach a mini art class: Share your skills with children or community members to spread the joy of art. 3. Donate art supplies: Gather unused supplies and donate them to local schools or community centres. 4. Collaborative mural project: Organise a community mural to beautify your neighbourhood. 5. Design posters for a cause: Create awareness posters for local charities or social causes. 6. Paint a community space: Volunteer to paint a local shelter, school, or community centre to brighten the space. 7. Create personalised art gifts: Make art pieces as gifts for people in hospitals or care homes. 8. Mentorship programmes: Mentor young aspiring artists from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with guidance, support, and opportunities to develop their skills. 9. Environmental clean-up: Participate in or organise clean-up events in local parks, beaches, or neighbourhoods. 10. Random acts of kindness: Perform small acts of kindness like paying for someone’s meal, leaving encouraging notes, or helping someone with their groceries. We'd love to hear how you're using your creativity to make a difference! Share your stories with us. www.deckleedge.co.za #MandelaDay #67Minutes #ArtForGood #CreativeCommunity #TheDeckleEdge

Vital Arts exists to address the multifaceted challenges that artists face today, but we cannot do it alone. We need your support to continue this critical work. Your donation, whether $5, $50, or $500, helps more artists pay their rent without sacrificing meals. It supports city-wide policies that value artists, provides resources for arts professionals, and fosters mind-changing conversations with stakeholders. Bit by bit, we are building a thriving arts ecosystem. Bit by bit, we are improving conditions for every artist, arts worker, and resident with a system of care and a big-picture approach. Bit by bit, we are creating a world that truly values the arts as vital. https://lnkd.in/gpyYdcjk

Good to see our partners during #Lumiere biennial art festival in Durham sharing their pain of securing funding. Put simply, it is not easy. We have similar challenges too, albeit through conversation with donors. Listening is the key there, noticing what interests them and what doesn't! As a funder, and Emily alludes to them, our biggest moans are: 👉 Not reading the guidelines - too many who are not eligible waste their time applying. Often, they are in a different part of the country so could never apply to County Durham Community Foundation funds. 👉 Not answering the questions - we put them in for a reason (we are accountable for millions of pounds of other peoples' money) so don't cut & paste from prior applications giving answers that are not relevant. It really doesn't convince a donor to fund you if you happen to leave in a wrong year or mention a staff member who is long gone! Or worse still, leave a different funder in the application when you say what you will do with our charitable grant. We are an Institute For Voluntary Action Research flexible funder. We do also try to be accommodating, get on the phone and ask for clarification if we have questions that could mean we could readily reject applications. But many funders do not: they are a closed shop, so if you get it wrong you are out. Thanks Emily for getting a conversation going. Any thoughts from the many #smallbutessential community groups we fund? You know me, always happy to listen and learn what we do wrong as well as what we think we get right as a funder?! #charity #grants #countydurham

The answer is A. Philanthropy has ancient roots. The word "philanthropy" itself comes from the Greek words "philos," meaning love, and "anthropos," meaning humankind. In ancient civilizations like Greece, Rome, and China, wealthy individuals often donated to public projects such as building infrastructure, temples, and theaters. #PureMomentumConsulting #NonProfitLeaders #NonProfitManagement #Sustainability #BuildingCapacity #NonProfitLeadership #Philanthropy #SocialImpact

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Fundraising is hard! This week I'm sharing top tips for writing grant applications on the Artichoke blog. It would be great to hear from the grant-makers, trusts and foundations in my network. What would be your advice to prospective applicants? What are the main do’s and don’ts? · Do your research – read the guidelines carefully and only apply if your project meets the criteria · Prioritise – you won’t be able to apply for every opportunity · Leave enough time – check how often trustees meet · Be prepared – look at all the questions before you start writing · Tailor your application – reflect the funder’s interests and priorities · Have a clear structure – tell a story from beginning to end · Learn to love budgets - another way to tell your story in numbers · Be realistic about your costs and potential to raise match funding · Rejection is ok, keep trying – today's fundraising landscape is extremely competitive. Try not to be discouraged and keep applying for opportunities! Check out the full article on the Artichoke blog below.

Delighted to be speaking at Radically's first Adaptive Leadership Collective breakfast of 2024. If you're in Auckland on Feb 13th, come and join us to find out why the key to making work better in 2024 won't be rushing around even more on the endless hamster wheel. Instead I'll be sharing why it's time to slow down, protect your attention and nurture your connections if you really want to avoid burnout and achieve sustainable high performance. #futurefocusedleadership #futureofwork #preventingburnout

Local news outlets play important roles in connecting people and building informed, engaged communities. Learn more about how we are working to strengthen these key resources: https://lnkd.in/g5vRBM43 #philanthropy #localnewspapers #localnews #journalism #journalismphilanthropy #nonprofitjournalism #nonprofits #communityfoundation #communityfoundations #dubuque #dubuqueiowa #dubuqueia #iowa