“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles

“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles

This NYC-based regrantor backs composers and small ensembles across a wide range of genres. CEO Kevin Kwan Loucks walks us through its grant programs, new plans to grow audience engagement, and more.

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Why This Billionaire Investor Was Moved to Give “Songs of Love” to Sick Kids

Why This Billionaire Investor Was Moved to Give “Songs of Love” to Sick Kids

Songs of Love connects children facing serious health conditions with musicians who compose original songs for them. We talked with Leon Cooperman about why he backs the organization, and his wider philanthropy.

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What Can We Learn from That Surprise $100 Million Gift to the San Diego Foundation?

What Can We Learn from That Surprise $100 Million Gift to the San Diego Foundation?

Leaders at the community foundation recently faced a rare, but very welcome, conundrum: What do you do when a donor you never met gives you an unrestricted $100 million gift?

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Intergenerational Music-Making: How One Funder's Tackling Loneliness and Division

Intergenerational Music-Making: How One Funder's Tackling Loneliness and Division

For the Eisner Foundation, funding a community-based orchestra, open to all ages, has helped build ties between the generations, enriching an L.A. neighborhood. It’s a testament to the power of intergenerational programming.

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“Look to the Artists.” Checking In with Music Legend and Longtime Arts Philanthropist Herb Alpert

“Look to the Artists.” Checking In with Music Legend and Longtime Arts Philanthropist Herb Alpert

For over three decades, Herb Alpert has been one of arts philanthropy’s most impactful and articulate patrons. We check in with the music legend about how he goes about his giving, recent gifts and news, and more.

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IP Briefing: What's Going on with Philanthropy for Music?

IP Briefing: What's Going on with Philanthropy for Music?

This week’s IP Briefing—music philanthropy. Music gets more support from philanthropy than other performing arts, but funding amounts vary greatly, with opera companies and orchestras receiving the lion’s share.

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What Massachusetts Nonprofits Should Know About the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust

What Massachusetts Nonprofits Should Know About the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust

Here is an overview of how the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust awards grants in Massachusetts and which types of nonprofits typically receive this funder’s support.

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