“Be Open to Evolving.” How a Regional Arts Funder Centered Equity, Increased Payout, and More

“Be Open to Evolving.” How a Regional Arts Funder Centered Equity, Increased Payout, and More

Denver's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation made a lot of changes amid the tumult of 2020, but leaders knew there was more work to be done. President and CEO Gary Steuer walks us through the foundation’s ongoing evolution.

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The Delta Variant Is Scrambling Arts Organizations’ Best-Laid Plans. Here's How Philanthropy Can Help

The Delta Variant Is Scrambling Arts Organizations’ Best-Laid Plans. Here's How Philanthropy Can Help

The resurgence of COVID-19 is forcing performing arts organizations to postpone or cancel performances yet again. Three funding leaders in this space offer advice for grantmakers and grantees in this relentlessly uncertain time.

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“This is a Big Leap.” How Are Performing Arts Funders Democratizing Grantmaking?

“This is a Big Leap.” How Are Performing Arts Funders Democratizing Grantmaking?

An IP survey found that performing arts professionals were skeptical about grantmakers’ efforts at reform. But all hope is not lost. Foundations and regranting organizations share how they are fast-tracking democratization efforts.

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How a Small Regional Arts Funder Made its Grantmaking More Equitable

How a Small Regional Arts Funder Made its Grantmaking More Equitable

The Denver-based Bonfils-Stanton Foundation boosted annual support for arts organizations serving communities of color by 670% since 2013. President Gary Steuer walks us through the foundation’s journey to more equitable funding.

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