Looking for advice on how to build skills and capacity across philanthropy, sponsorship and crowdfunding? Create NSW has launched Creating New Income Toolkit, aimed at helping small to medium arts, screen and cultural organisations and individual practitioners to flourish. This Toolkit takes a “how to” approach and details the steps needed to grow and develop … Read More
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New Private Sector Support Survey for arts and cultural organisations – Creative Partnerships Australia
Creative Partnerships Australia has commissioned a national survey to estimate the value and significance of private sector support in the arts, and to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing arts organisations in attracting such support. The survey has been established to collect important information from arts and cultural organisations that will give them the … Read More
Red tape reduced for thousands of NSW charities
Did you know? Theatre Network NSW is a registered charity and has also been successful in securing Deductible Gift Recipient status in association with its public fund. This means that TNN can now auspice grants for its members that require DGR status – this is particularly relevant for funding through foundations and the like. If … Read More
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Open Now with Round 2 to follow
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Round 1 for 2018 is open now and closing Tuesday 16 January 2018. The following round (Round 2) opens on Monday 26 March 2018 and closes Tuesday 22 May 2018. For more information and to apply go straight to the source. The Cultural Trust is committed to encouraging excellence and supporting a … Read More
Private sector support grows for the arts in Australia | Department of Communications and the Arts
This recently released Creative Partnerships report is a great resource for our theatre sector to reflect on as we look to develop more sustainable ways of operating and creating work. But this recent article on cultural philanthropy in the UK also gives TNN pause for thought on where the majority of arts philanthropy goes, where philanthropy is … Read More
Have your say on the DGR tax arrangements | Dept of Communications and the Arts
Many arts organisations are charities and rely on DGR tax arrangements to secure vital philanthropic support. If you are not already aware of the government’s proposed changes please take a moment to read the discussion paper. Submission on this discussion paper close on August 4. To view the discussion paper and have your say visit the … Read More
Celebrating cultural philanthropists: Fundraising in the arts | ArtsProfessional UK
Given conversations at recent NSW touring and theatre advocacy meetings in July I was interested by the focus of Caroline McCormick’s (Chair of Achates Philanthropy Foundation in the UK) article and thought it timely to share it as we consider how to celebrate the value of the arts and those that support it. Creative Partnerships Awards and … Read More
Creative Partnerships Award Winners & ACF
The Creative Partnership Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the philanthropists, business and arts leader who advocate for a thriving culture of private investment in the arts. Each year we recognise extraordinary people who with commitment, energy and dedication not only live these values but actively encourage others, building long-lasting capacity within their organisations and … Read More
2017 Creative Partnerships Award Winners & Explore ACF
The 2017 Award winners are exceptional individuals who were all very humble at being recognised in this way, but also thrilled at the opportunity this presents for them to share their passion with others. For more on the winners go straight to the source: 2017 Award Winners – Creative Partnerships Australia And while you’re there why … Read More
Creative Partnerships Fundamentals of Fundraising
NSW State Manager, Creative Partnerships, Marie-Louise Carroll will lead a Fundamentals of Fundraising workshop at Casula Powerhouse on 15th May. Western Sydney, Monday 15 May 2017 Venue: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula “The Fundamentals of Fundraising provides a comprehensive overview of the foundations and principles that all arts fundraising and development staff need … Read More