"Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change"

"Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy." A report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropies.

From the executive summary: "...Every year, approximately 11 percent of foundation giving -- about $2.3 billion in 2009 -- is awarded to nonprofit arts and cultural institutions. The distribution of these funds is demonstrably out of balance with our evolving cultural landscape and with the changing demographics of our communities...

...There are some hopeful signs, however. A growing number of funders outside the arts -- foundations with a primary focus on education, community development, health or social justice -- are partnering with artists and arts organizations to reach their programmatic goals..."

To access the full report:
Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy

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