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Pennsylvania College of Art & Design students and faculty members (and countless gallons of coffee) will be tapped to create professional-quality design materials to benefit local non-profits during PCA&D’s 17th annual Designathon on February 8, 2025. Want to be part of Designathon ’25? If you are a non-profit with the need for high-quality design work, you can submit an application to be part of Designathon. Here’s how: 1. Complete the Designathon ’25 application and email it to Maria Hostetter, Chair of Graphic Design at [email protected]! 2. If your business is selected for Designathon, send logos, photos, and other pertinent material to [email protected]. 3. Select a representative or representatives to virtually meet with your assigned student group at 9 AM on February 8 and give a brief presentation about your organization and the design work you are requesting. ... Interested? Find the application here: https://loom.ly/AkhoR-o

This weekend, I visited the National Air and Space Museum in DC. ?? I came across these “tap to give” terminals—a fantastic initiative in theory, but it got me thinking… does anyone actually use them? I stood there for 10 minutes observing, and not a single person stopped to tap. Why? Here’s my take: 1. There’s no feedback mechanism. 2. No human recognition for making the effort to tip. 3. No gamification to show that your contribution matters or that you’re part of something bigger. 4. No counter to highlight how many people tipped before you, creating that "feel-good" moment of being among the generous. Personally, I always tip on terminals when a human is preparing my coffee or food ???—it feels personal and connected. But in a museum? Not happening. On my way out of their store, after spending $100 for my kids, I was asked if I wanted to make a donation. I said no. Why? Because earlier, I had already made a conscious decision not to tip, influenced by the impersonal experience of those machines. This got me reflecting on my own business, where tipping is central to the hospitality experience. For us, context is everything. We ensure that tipping is tied to an action, where a human is involved, making it personal, relevant, and engaging. What do you think? Is there a better way to encourage tipping in places like museums? I’d love to hear your thoughts! ??

Our clients College Track recently came to us for two distinct holiday cards for two audiences: one for donors and supporters that are invited to their annual benefit in May 2025, and the second that would be a more general holiday message, aligned to the design of their 2024 Annual Report. We loved the double-duty of the Save-the-Date holiday card, and to tie it together, we created a layered concept. A dieline creates a cut-out circle that showcases College Track’s logo through multiple layers—on the cover, peeking through a holiday wreath, on the save-the-date insert, and finally inside the card. Featuring an illustration style instead of photography, the approach of the general holiday card features a universal appeal that will make it relatable to all of College Track’s audience—donors, scholars, alumni, families, and employees. The design also features a blank area for personalization, so College Track’s CEO has a space for handwritten notes. I'll put it out there: After this particular project, I'd like to make a request that Ratkaj Designs design more holiday cards. Especially when they're as functional as this one! #PrintDesign #HolidayCards #NonProfitBranding

$75 million can go a long way to train and employ the chronically unemployed and prevent or end their homelessness. It can work wonders in research to improve the cognitive health of seniors, and be put to work to end the trafficking of children. I believe that it is time for charitable foundations to review their priorities and to consider reprioritizing their funding to have greater positive impact on improving the human condition. I am not suggesting that "The Arts" are not important and worthy of support. They are! But consider this... Those who are jobless, poverty stricken, homeless, suffering with Alzheimer's or another life-altering condition are not likely to enjoy museums and The Arts. I believe that this is the time to reprioritize! I do understand that many foundations are structured with guidelines and funding priorities set in place by their founding donor(s). Even then, many of these foundations can find and encourage programming that improves access to those who are dependent on vital human services. How about funding for entry fees and bus transportation for families and individuals wanting to visit and benefit from museums and other nonprofit arts and historical institutions? #charitablefoundations #nonprofits #humanservices #foundationgrants #grants

Folks, it’s Giving Day for Canisius University, and if you are interested in a unique, interdisciplinary program to support, consider Professor Yvonne Widenor’s Makerspace. For several years, and even through the pandemic, Yvonne has provided opportunities for students to gather for a variety of art and craft activities. I’ve seen firsthand where a diverse group of Canisius students participate in her Makerspace events. If these were simply “make n’ take” pastime activities, that would be worth supporting by itself. But more happens here: students learn by doing (“embodied cognition,” in educational jargon), meet other students, and often connect what they do in Makerspace with their courses, and with the community. With it’s Ignatian tradition, Canisius is especially prepared to expand Makerspace. In their first century, historian John O’Malley, SJ notes, “the Jesuits became the most prolific patrons and producers of arts in the world,” and have since become prominent in art, architecture, theater, and scientific instrumentation. They are, and encourage us to be, “contemplatives in action,” focusing our efforts in service of others. Yvonne’s participants have produced art to beautify the campus, and winterwear to warm those in need. I can assure you that your support will go to programs that enrich our students’ formation, and the lives of those around them. https://lnkd.in/gydjThy9

Sharing a grant opportunity for fellow Kentuckians, as well as nonprofits in Indiana and Ohio. ArtsWave, a Cincinnatti-based regional arts organization, will begin accepting applications for the Catalyzing Impact Grant Program on December 16. The purpose of the program is to encourage a breadth of programming through arts and cultural heritage projects that support the goals of ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action. Receiving a Catalyzing Impact grant is a competitive process. Eligible project requests may include a new project or an existing project that demonstrates an expansion of impact. Organizations proposing existing projects that have been funded through the Catalyzing Impact program in previous fiscal years should be prepared to demonstrate how the proposed work is expanding impact. Examples may include: *Serving a new or expanded geography (e.g., neighborhood, municipality, or county) Serving a new or expanded audience (e.g., age or culturally specific); or deepening impact within an existing project (e.g., expanded themes, content, or timeframe) Learn more and start your application here: https://lnkd.in/gE9BaE6g I'm Loren, a freelance grantwriter with 30+ years in the arts education sector. As The Grant Muse, I help small arts-focused nonprofits optimize their impact with strategic grantseeking, grant writing, and grant research. Get in touch to find out how I can help you. https://lnkd.in/gvbEEDBx

As we approach the end of the year, it's a perfect time to reflect on our University Advancement efforts and express gratitude. At the American University of Rome, we have implemented. We will continue to implement the following strategies to ensure a successful year-end and set the stage for an even better 2025: ?? Celebrate Achievements: We share how donations positively impact students and campus initiatives, highlighting Success Stories to showcase tangible outcomes. ?? Engage and Appreciate Donors: We express heartfelt gratitude by sending Personalized Thank-You Notes and recognizing individual contributions that truly make a difference. ?? Creative Outreach Strategies: Utilizing Storytelling Campaigns with compelling narratives and multimedia to illustrate the real impact of philanthropy on our campus. Engaging in Social Media Outreach on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to effectively share updates, testimonials, and fundraising goals. ?? Strengthen Community Connections: Cultivating a sense of belonging and support by enhancing Alumni Networks through newsletters and volunteer opportunities, fostering a strong community bond. ?? Express Gratitude: Showing appreciation to our supporters with Thank You Videos featuring short, personalized messages from leadership and students, acknowledging their valuable contributions. Let's embrace collaboration and the collective impact we can achieve. Grateful to our dedicated teams, generous donors, and supportive community for their vital role in our success this year. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a prosperous 2025 ahead! ??

Have you heard of the Realms Unknown Festival in Woodland? Learn more about this fandom fest, which is preparing for their second annual event, and more in our August back-to-school issue, out now!

Though many (notably with economic privilege) romanticize moving to NYC to live out their dreams, it's not easy to sustain a life here. Let’s just say, it takes a lot of - not giving up - over and over again to see a bigger and better tomorrow in this city. CF currently finds itself at a unique and critical juncture. Within the past 10 years, we have invested in slow growth including (1) the breadth and scope of our artistic programs (2) the size and makeup of our staff and board, (3) the acquisition of our new permanent facility (which has more than tripled our footprint, but requires significantly more labor to operate) (4) the continued search for new funding opportunities with our increased budget while public funding continues to decrease; private funders are making shifts in priorities away from the Arts and Culture; and some are sadly sunsetting. I often find myself questioning if it was smart, to risk growing this incubator and artistic home during these trying times, and the answer is and will always be YES. As I watch a large number of peer organizations close their doors, I become more certain that we CANNOT STOP supporting the work that makes this City magical. Though it’s taking a lot of - not giving up - we remain committed to building a home for groundbreaking performances outside of Manhattan and grounded in our mission of supporting artists in their process of risk-taking. Personally, through my work at CFT, I’m learning that I moved to this City to contribute to the - not giving up - on Arts and Culture, to advocate for what makes NYC vibrant and inspirational. It’s inevitable and a key ingredient to revolution. And THE time to take those risks is now or never if we hope to create a bigger and better tomorrow across the globe. I’m deeply grateful and fortunate to be a part of an organization that will always be a part of THAT revolution. I am certain that with a donation of any size that is available to you****, this hope will manifest. https://ow.ly/AjBt50SmVsH