Helicon Collaborative’s newest research on funding patterns at national and local levels and the demographics of decision-makers in the nonprofit cultural sector.

In the wake of mass social upheaval and a global pandemic, concerned leaders are examining the nature of the capitalist system and its relationship to conditions that spurred and intensified these twin crises. Ford Foundation president Darren Walker joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to talk about rethinking modern capitalism.

In this video, Zena Hinds provides an overview of the grant writing cycle with a focus on prospecting and research and writing a strong narrative. Best practices and helpful tips were discussed, followed by a Q&A. Recorded Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

An online resource promoting equity, access, and inclusion for people with disabilities seeking careers in the arts.

An example of a fundraising appeal letter in action provided by The Field.

A guide on the basics of grant writing as an artist, collective, or organization.

A guide on the basics of fundraising as an artist, collective, or organization.

This is a “how-to” primer with ideas, strategies, and research references to help you begin to establish local partnerships and explain the benefits of partnering with your arts group.

Two collectively-written documents by arts workers (one on presenting and the second on funding) that propose a working set of guidelines for the performing arts field and that invites us to examine and transform our presenting and funding systems.

A podcast about the ethical entanglements between money and art-making.

The Dance Union Podcast captures timely and ephemeral conversations circulating within dance communities. It supports transparent discourse about a variety of topics including pay inequality, sexual harassment, abuse of power, and tokenism.

Perceived legal threats following the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling are causing grant makers to backslide, fueling notions that racial justice work is discriminatory or illegal.