A Conversation with Jeffreen Hayes, Executive Director of Chicago-Based Arts Funder Threewalls

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A Conversation with Jeffreen Hayes, Executive Director of Chicago-Based Arts Funder Threewalls

Dr. Jeffreen Hayes heads the Chicago-based arts organization and grantmaker Threewalls. We chatted with her to discuss her career trajectory, why she’s optimistic about the state of philanthropy, and more.

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Eleven Ways Funders Are Supporting Social Justice Within and Through the Arts

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Eleven Ways Funders Are Supporting Social Justice Within and Through the Arts

An increasing number of funders have been looking to spur social change through their arts funding, especially during the pandemic. Here are 11 examples we’ve been following.

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IP Briefing: What's Going on With Philanthropy for Visual Arts?

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IP Briefing: What's Going on With Philanthropy for Visual Arts?

Public funding for the arts has been dwindling for decades, so most arts nonprofits rely on a mix of earned income and philanthropy. Major donors play an outsized role in this area, often creating tensions within institutions.

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The Donor Deplorables: a Fundraiser’s Tales of "Bad Apple" Donors

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The Donor Deplorables: a Fundraiser’s Tales of "Bad Apple" Donors

Karen Brooks Hopkins regales us with tales of a “small but truly miserable group” of hard-to-deal-with donors she encountered during her time leading the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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The ArtsFund in Seattle: How Does It Make Grants? And Who Gets Support?

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The ArtsFund in Seattle: How Does It Make Grants? And Who Gets Support?

ArtsFund, an important backer of the arts in Seattle, has a history dating back to 1969. Here are a few key things to know about how this local grantmaker operates.

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Understanding the Boulder County Arts Alliance's Colorado Grantmaking

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Understanding the Boulder County Arts Alliance's Colorado Grantmaking

Here’s a closer look at the Boulder County Arts Alliance’s local grantmaking and programming in Colorado.

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Anonymous No More: A Closer Look at an Intriguing Arts Funder

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Anonymous No More: A Closer Look at an Intriguing Arts Funder

After more than 20 years of anonymity, the funder of a coveted set of grants for older women artists revealed her identity last year. What inspires her giving—and why did she decide to finally step forward publicly?

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Further Proof That Houston is Where the Philanthropic Action Is (Sorry, New York)

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The Kinder Foundation's gift to the Nau Center for Texas Cultural Heritage reflects a larger trend: Houston is seeing an explosion of charitable giving. Thanks in no small part to oil revenue, corporations and private philanthropists alike are transforming Houston in to an arts destination that rivals The Big Apple.
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