Hi Everyone,

Thank you to those who were able to join this week’s call! Please see the attached notes and let me know if you have any questions.

Also as promised on the call, I am sharing with you the data tables from the information we collected from you about your 2019 and 2020 campaigns and revenues. Please know that by the end of October (due to my vacation coming up), I will provide a fact sheet and research memo that will include additional information about what you all reported on in terms of COVID-19 Relief Funds, workplace giving, public funding, and your different types of donors. I will also publish a news story on our site that you’ll be able to share. In the meantime, these data tables are for you only and will not be shared outside of this listserv.

As an aside, looking at the 2020 results, I am humbled and inspired by the hard work you all have done in your communities, collectively raising $73.9 Million in 2020, which is only $1.08 Million down from you PRE-COVID goals. That you all have held steady this year is an incredible testament to your community relationships and partnerships, and your commitments to your arts communities. Please take a moment to breathe and recognize your collective hard work. 

Regarding the virtual retreat, this will likely beheld over several days of the week of November 16^th. There will be a series of 1-hour conversations and 1 half-day intensive program. More information on schedule and registration will be coming soon!

Finally, you’ll see a calendar invitation coming from me for a joint USUAF (United States Urban Arts Federation)/UAF call for late-November. This will take the place of our monthly November call.

Many thanks for all your hard work,

Jessica Stern
Private Sector Initiatives Programs Manager

She/her/hers
Americans for the Arts
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