Value of the Arts: Resources and Research

Partners of Georgia Council for the Arts:

Valuable Assets to the State Arts Community

     Each organization that receives GCA funding is considered a partner by playing an integral part in ensuring access to the arts for all Georgians.  With more than 150 counties in the state, this is no small task.  Not only does each partner provide opportunities for cultural enrichment but their programs and services also contribute to the state's economy by providing employment and increasing revenue to local communities. 

Visit the  GCA Partner Pages   to learn more about the organizations responsible for enriching the lives of Georgia's residents and visitors. 

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     According to a new issue brief from the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, states are turning to arts-based economic development strategies to revive rural economies stung by geographic isolation, infrastructure deficiencies and the flight of skilled workers to big cities.  Read the report and see how your community can benefit from this essential information.

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     Be Prepared:  Economic Tool Kits Available

     Americans for the Arts' online toolkit is a popular and useful resource to help arts organizations respond effectively in times of crisis. The Arts Funding Response and Readiness Kit provides current information, key messaging, communications and the research arts organizations need to make the case for keeping the arts in local communities. Use the link above to download this vital information.

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CONNECTING WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS: 

Additional Online Resources

     There’s unlimited information available at the touch of a button (or click of a mouse).  Below are links to articles that provide additional information and useful tips on attracting and maintaining individual donors.

          The Wired Wealthy: Using the Internet

          to Connect with Donors  What role, if any, can the
          Internet play in cultivating, securing and stewarding major

          donors? This study aims to make a contribution toward

          a useful answer.

          A Profile of Wealthy Donors: 

          Part I  Article that further explores the characteristics of 

          individual donors. Particularly those who are active online. 

          Part II   Defines three categories of individual donors: 

          Relationship Seekers, All Business, and Casual Connectors.

         Surviving Hard Economic Times An action plan for staying

         afloat, including twelve organizational tips for working through

         an economic downturn.

         The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Special Report A 

         compilation of stories, live discussions, and statistics on

         dealing with turbulent times.