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.

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Aug 18th, 1:50 PM Aug 18th, 2:30 PM

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.