Location
Moakley 217
Start Time
18-8-2011 1:50 PM
End Time
18-8-2011 2:30 PM
Description
For decades, government spending on the arts in the United States has been controversial, and has resulted in a decrease of public funding of the arts. Grant organizations have gradually become the primary funding choice for artists. However, a trend has arisen where grant organizations are putting increased restrictions/requirements on funding, restricting choices for artists. Fortunately, social networking tools have emerged, allowing the artist to become proactive and seek out funding on their own terms.
This session will introduce users to Kickstarter, a fundraising tool utilizing the power of social networking. In addition, Donors Choose, a fundraising tool for education, will also be explored. Finally, best practices for using such fundraising/social networking tools will be examined.
Fundraising in the Arts and Education Using Social Networking
Moakley 217
For decades, government spending on the arts in the United States has been controversial, and has resulted in a decrease of public funding of the arts. Grant organizations have gradually become the primary funding choice for artists. However, a trend has arisen where grant organizations are putting increased restrictions/requirements on funding, restricting choices for artists. Fortunately, social networking tools have emerged, allowing the artist to become proactive and seek out funding on their own terms.
This session will introduce users to Kickstarter, a fundraising tool utilizing the power of social networking. In addition, Donors Choose, a fundraising tool for education, will also be explored. Finally, best practices for using such fundraising/social networking tools will be examined.