Grantmakers in the Arts is the only national association of both public and private arts and culture funders in the US, including independent and family foundations, public agencies, community foundations, corporate philanthropies, nonprofit regrantors, and national service organizations – funders of all shapes and sizes across the US and into Canada. GIA provides valuable professional development for arts grantmakers through conferences, workshops, and webinars; publications including the GIA Reader; research and policy work across the field of philanthropy; and online communication tools.
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🗓️Save the Date🗓️ Mark your calendars for GIA's Annual Conference taking place October 19 - 22, 2025! Make sure you visit our conference website to stay up to date on forthcoming schedule information, lodging and travel updates, FAQs and more. We're looking forward to building solidarity, rooted in justice ⚖️ Conference Website: https://lnkd.in/gyrmgY7v
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**SAVE THE DATE** Join Grantmakers in the Arts in Minnesota (Twin Cities) — the home of the Dakota and the Ojibwe/ Anishinaabe people—at the convergence (Bdoté) of the Mississippi (Wakpá Tháŋka) and Minnesota Rivers for the 2025 GIA Annual Conference, Building Solidarity, Rooted in Justice! In a time of division and erasure, the arts remain a force for truth-telling, bridge-building, and solidarity. Minnesota—home to Indigenous sovereignty movements, Black liberation struggles, and immigrant cultural imprints—offers a profound lens into the complexities of belonging, resistance, and repair. This convening calls on funders, artists, and cultural leaders to "trouble" dominant narratives—holding multiple truths, investing in cultural movements, and challenging revisionist histories. Visit our conference website for hotel information, FAQs, forthcoming schedule details, and more: https://lnkd.in/gyrmgY7v #GIACON25 #BuildingSolidarityRootedInJustice #Minnesota #GIA #GrantmakersintheArts
**COMMUNITY EVENT** ✨ Move into deeper connection—wherever you are. ✨ In a time of deep uncertainty and devastating cuts to arts, culture, and community development, we need spaces for collective grounding more than ever. Join somatic practitioner Philip Meeker for a virtual gathering that invites reflection, restoration, and reconnection through the body. This space is especially for those working at the intersection of creativity, care, and community resilience. 🌀 Register now: https://bit.ly/3EJUUWg 📣 Please share widely—our movements are stronger when we move together.
**NEW REPORT** The 2024 "State of Art Museum Libraries" report by the Art Libraries Society of North America Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) highlights the evolving challenges and strategies within art museum libraries. Key issues addressed include the need for inclusive collection development, economic resilience amidst funding crises, and adaptation to the shifting arts publishing landscape. The report emphasizes the importance of developing collections that reflect diverse cultural expressions and languages, addressing historical underrepresentation of women and artists of color. It also discusses initiatives like the NEH-funded project at the Met's Watson Library, which aimed to enhance visibility and discoverability of BIPOC artists through comprehensive assessment and cataloging efforts. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/42LSIXo
**ORGANIZATION NEWS** 🚨 URGENT: The Future of the Arts Needs You🚨 The National Endowment for the Arts is facing devastating cuts - cancelled grants and a 50% staff reduction that threatens our nation’s creative infrastructure. Organizations that have received terminations or rescinded awards will discuss their situation in tomorrow's virtual gathering hosted by Americans for the Arts and Americans for the Arts Action Fund. Take Action Now: - Appeal the cuts - Contact your representatives - Share how the arts impact YOU - Join the Emergency Webinar (Wed, May 7, 4PM ET): https://bit.ly/4iTEmJc - Complete the 6-min Policy Impact Survey: https://bit.ly/3RNl8tM Learn more about how you and your organization can take immediate steps to protect the National Endowment for the Arts and register for tomorrow's webinar here: https://bit.ly/3GUUBIx Stand with us. Your voice matters. #ProtectTheNEA #ArtsAdvocacy #FundTheArts
**GIA WEBINAR** 🧭 Navigating Today's Funder Challenges: A Live, Expert Discussion 🧭 Meet our guest speaker, Michael Braithwaite! Michael is a cultural strategist who specializes in narrative transformation and organizational culture. With 20 years of experience, she helps organizations activate values and navigate complexity, even in high-risk or repressive environments. Certified in Hope-Based Communications, she draws on behavioral science and cultural analysis to shift how institutions see and shape the world. D.O.N.E. - Department of Nonprofit Efficiency Learn more about Michael and register for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/sP9Nn
**NEWS FROM THE FIELD** The article "How to Use A.I. Effectively and Protect Your Organization’s Reputation and Values" from The Chronicle of Philanthropy emphasizes the importance of nonprofits establishing clear guidelines for AI usage to safeguard their reputations and uphold their core values. Experts advise that even basic AI applications, such as text or image generation, should be governed by policies that ensure alignment with an organization's mission and ethical standards to maintain public trust. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4m0wGrm
**GIA WEBINAR** 🧭 Navigating Today's Funder Challenges: A Live, Expert Discussion 🧭 Meet our guest speaker, Jennifer Boll! Jennifer Boll is a seasoned lawyer who works with nonprofit organizations to precisely navigate legal complexities, risk management, and board governance. She oversees Legal Strategy at the D.O.N.E. - Department of Nonprofit Efficiency. Learn more about Jennifer and register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3GiHWz4
In https://lnkd.in/ejkJ9hUr Grantmakers in the Arts shares information on precedent for the federal government’s agreeing that Diversity & Inclusion are appropriate criteria for use of tax-exempt funding: The US federal government has long recognized organizations’ remediating the impacts of systemic racism and economic inequality as appropriate uses of tax-exempt funds. As you can see in https://lnkd.in/eAAxn9Jb as recently as 2024 the IRS issued an approval letter to a private foundation for a scholarship using diversity and inclusion criteria to diversify the pipeline of law students to serve students from underrepresented groups. In Revenue Ruling 70-585, Situation 2 https://lnkd.in/eT_F8KJP the IRS rules as appropriate use of tax exempt funds support for an organization form to reduce racial and ethnic imbalances in a community by targeting “minority groups” for sale of low-income housing. In Revenue Ruling 77-272 https://lnkd.in/erSseU8v the IRS deemed an appropriate use of tax-exempt funds support for job training specific to Native Americans. In these past rulings the US federal government has recognized that these tax-exempt funds were working for the public good by addressing generational imbalances in support. The law is on our side. We will continue to act with courage. Our triumph is inevitable.
**GIA WORKSHOP** Grantmakers in the Arts invites you to a dynamic, three-hour online workshop designed to spark new conversations around capitalization, nonprofit financial health, and community building. Taking place on June 11, 2025, this session offers separate tracks for funders and cultural organizations, diving into strategies that center equity, resilience, and stronger funder-grantee relationships. Led by arts finance expert Rebecca Thomas and cultural strategist Sage Crump, the workshop promises fresh insights and practical tools to help reshape the financial future of the arts sector. Learn more about the workshop offerings and register here: https://bit.ly/3Rn2Ksr
