The pARTnership Movement  Blue Moon Shines Brightly on Americans for the Arts
On March 1, the day of the lunar new moon, Blue Moon and Americans for the Arts took to DUMBO, Brooklyn to “Raise a Moon” in support of the arts. Americans for the Arts’ own Luke Woods discusses his experience at the “Raise a Moon” event and the fairly new and untapped social engagement strategy both organizations undertook, as each took to the Twittersphere to urge their followers to retweet in support of the arts. Read the full story at the pARTnership Movement.
Get in the "Arts Zone" with 'AutoZone: The Opera'
As part of Opera Memphis’ 30 Days of Opera initiative, AutoZone and Opera Memphis produced the highly entertaining AutoZone: The Opera. The five-minute performance, a video of which is available below, features a cast of singers lamenting their car troubles to an AutoZone customer service representative. It was performed at AutoZone’s National Sales Meeting for 3,000 AutoZoners from all across the continent. Read more at the pARTnership Movement. 
Introducing Delta Airlines Innovation Class
Delta Airlines recently introduced its Innovation Class, a mentoring program at 35,000 feet allowing innovators in business, art, and technology to share their knowledge and expertise with aspiring leaders while in the air. The program takes advantage of the down time on flights, turning your trip into a creative learning experience. Visit the pARTnership Movement to view an informative Delta Innovation Class video. Interested mentees can apply at DeltaInnovationClass.com. Private Sector Network Business and the Arts: Why They Need Each Other
Karin Copeland, executive director of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, discusses the importance of bridging the business and arts communities, citing examples of those who have forged these partnerships successfully in the Philadelphia region. Read the full article at the pARTnership Movement. Lincoln Financial Group Leads 2014 United Arts Campaign in Hartford
The Greater Hartford Arts Council has announced that Lincoln Financial Group will chair the 2014 United Arts Campaign, reflecting the company’s unwavering dedication to the arts and cultural community in Central Connecticut. The Arts Council’s United Arts Campaign is a community-wide fundraising effort that joins together corporate contributions, government and foundation funding and individual donations to support more than 150 local arts and heritage organizations across Greater Hartford. Lincoln Financial Group has been a longtime supporter of the arts in central Connecticut, hosting a United Arts workplace giving campaign at their Hartford office each year. Read more at the pARTnership Movement.  | "Lincoln has a proud history of giving generously of our time and our resources to the communities in which we live and work. The arts enrich our lives in so many different ways, which is why it’s our honor and privilege to chair the 2014 Greater Hartford Arts Council Campaign. We are extremely excited to lead this year’s campaign and partner with other organizations so the arts can continue to thrive locally."
-Laura Dambier, Senior Vice President of Partner Solutions for Life,
Claims & Distribution, Lincoln Financial Group |
Facts and Figures Hourly Value of Volunteers Is Growing
The value of a volunteer hour stood at $22.55 during 2013, according to a report from Independent Sector in Washington, DC. That’s 41 cents, or 1.9 percent more, than 2012. Read more on the Independent Sector report at the Nonprofit Times. Inspired by the growing value of volunteers? Check out Americans for the Arts’ Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA) program, which matches skills-based business volunteers with projects at arts organizations in participating BVA communities. Take Note WEBINAR: Engaging Business Advocates
Wednesday, April 23, 3:00 p.m. ET
Engaging your community’s business and philanthropic leaders as arts advocates and advisors is a goal many arts organizations aspire to but don’t always accomplish. Learn by example with a case study from Dan Bowers, president of ArtsBuild in Chattanooga, who recently spearheaded the creation of a community-wide cultural plan with input from local artists and business leaders. Hear from the two community advocates—artist and Lyndhurst Foundation Program Officer Karen “Rudy” Rudolph and ArtsBuild Board Member and Vice President of Global Programs at Unum Cissy Williams—who each played a role in the plan’s development and are actively involved in its implementation today. Visit AmericansForTheArts.org for more information and to register. CECP Excellence Awards Now Accepting Applications
Do you work for a corporation with an outstanding investment in community programs? Does your nonprofit organization have a corporate partner that has accelerated your impact in the community? Do you want to celebrate that work? The CECP Excellence Awards provide a platform to tell the story of how your organization brought that collaboration to life. CECP has assembled a set of resources to assist with the Excellence Awards application process: - Watch videos from past winners
- View the video from a 2013 awards panel discussion
- View a PowerPoint presentation on the awards application process
For eligibility requirements and to apply for the CECP Excellence Awards, visit CECP. Deadline is June 30, 2014, 11:59 p.m. ET. |  |
Register for the 2014 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention!
June 13–15, Nashville, TN
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention is an opportunity to learn from, be inspired by, and get support from arts professionals from across the country. Nashville is the place for this year’s inspiration, and we guarantee you’ll be inspired! You won’t want to miss our opening reception at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Friday evening, and on Saturday, Vice President and Artistic Director of Arts Brookfield Debra Simon will speak on innovative corporate partnerships. To see the full schedule and register for the Convention, please visit convention.artsusa.org. Work With Us  Now Hiring: Arts & Business Council of New York Director of Programs
Americans for the Arts is hiring a Director of Programs for the Arts & Business Council of New York (ABC/NY). This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), employee engagement, volunteerism and the arts in NYC. For more information and to apply, visit AmericansForTheArts.org/careers.
Speaking from Experience  | “We believe arts and culture not only improve our community’s broader economic outlook, but creates a welcoming sense of place and desirable quality of life. The arts preserve unique traditions and heritage, passing our city’s cultural character along to future generations. Premier Bank understands the essential role creativity has in growing businesses and spurring innovation. We promote the growth, education, health and overall well-being of the community.”
-Jeffrey Mozena, President and CEO, Premier Bank
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