February 23, 2022

IP Briefing: What's Going on With Philanthropy for Visual Arts?

February 23, 2022/ IP Staff

Public funding for the arts has been dwindling for decades, so most arts nonprofits rely on a mix of earned income and philanthropy. Major donors play an outsized role in this area, often creating tensions within institutions.

February 11, 2019

Proud Partners: A Reliable Arkansas Arts Funder Keeps the Gifts Flowing

February 11, 2019/ Mike Scutari

A recent $20 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to the University of Central Arkansas—the largest in the school’s 111-year history—is another reminder of the stronger philanthropic ecosystems that are emerging in the South.