While all three donor groups will be affected by the crisis, I believe we will see the biggest impact on corporate giving. Foundations may reduce funding as their endowments shrink but many are increasing their spending rates to help during this crisis. Individuals are typically the most generous during downturns.
Michael Kaiser on-line discussion
Washington Post, [...]
The Postman just knocked on my door four times. (Sorry, no door bell in this post for irony.) My book order came in. I’ve got Michael Kaiser’s THE ART OF THE TURNAROUND cracked open right now. The subtitle of the book explains it all — “Creating and Maintaining Health Arts Organizations.” [...]
The John F. Kennedy Center’s president, Michael Kaiser, has set up a new non-profit –an online arts crisis hotline –for arts organizations needing administrative counseling during the current economic downturn.
The Arts In Crisis initiative connects arts organizations with mentors, Kennedy Center experts, and arts administrators who will consult and advise struggling organizations via email, phone [...]
We are losing the entertainment and inspiration we need more than ever during this terribly scary time. As we try to rebuild America’s image abroad, we are losing our most potent goodwill ambassadors. As we reshape our economy, we are losing the organizations that teach our children to think creatively. And as we celebrate the [...]
