TCG Bulletin

February 2010, Volume 33, Issue 2

MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH

The Fine Arts Fund Publishes The Arts Ripple Effect: A Research-Based Strategy to Build Shared Responsibility for the Arts

This study provides research-based strategies to build public support for the arts using the approach that “a thriving arts sector creates ‘ripple effects’ of benefits throughout our community.”

Action: Visit the Fine Arts Fund website to download the full report.

Important Changes to Metrics for Not-for-Profit Evaluations

Guidestar, Charity Navigator, Philanthropedia and GiveWell recently announced plans to phase out the use of overhead expense ratios in not-for-profit evaluation. Ken Berger, CEO of of Charity Navigator, proposed the following dimensions to evaluate the effectiveness of a not-for-profit: financial health, accountability and outcomes. Instead of using a ratio of programmatic costs to administrative and fundraising costs, Charity Navigator will embed all three dimensions into their weighted star system.

Action: For more information visit the Idealware blog and the Charity Navigator blog.

BCA Ten: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America Invites Nominations

This award recognizes businesses for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, education and the community. Companies of all sizes that support the arts in the United States are eligible.

Action: The deadline is February 26. Visit the Americans for the Arts website for nomination guidelines and materials.

Caring Institute Invites Nominations for Caring Awards

The Caring Institute honors and promotes the values of caring, integrity and public services. Nominees should exemplify caring and serve as worthy role models for others.

Action: The deadline is March 1. Visit the Caring Institute website for nomination guidelines and materials.

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