2024 Community Accelerator Grantee Resources

ArtsFund supports the cultural sector through grantmaking, leadership and advocacy. The purpose of this program is to provide essential capital to Washington’s cultural organizations, such as yours, and invest in a stronger, more inclusive and thriving arts and cultural sector. We hope that this award allows your organization to continue the work that is vital to the well-being of our communities, youth, and families. ArtsFund celebrates the leadership of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and their investment in arts and culture, and we hope that the demonstration of success in this award program will inspire future investments in the sector.

Social Media Toolkit

To share the news of your organization’s award with your community, please see toolkit below for sample social media caption, handles, and imagery. Be sure to tag us in your post!

Social Media Handles

Social Media Caption

“We are proud to announce that we are a recipient of a Community Accelerator Grant funded by the [insert social tag] Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and awarded by [insert social tag] ArtsFund!

This gift will accelerate our organization’s efforts in [initiative or area of our development] as an arts and cultural organization in [general region within Washington state. e.g. “northeastern”, “Spokane Valley”, or “Puget Sound”]

#AcceleratingWaArts #CommunityAccelerator2024 #WAGrants #AccelerateArts #ArtsFund”

Visual Assets

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Additional Programming and Resources for Grantees

As a Community Accelerator Grantee, your organization is invited to participate in optional programming provided by ArtsFund. Through our various programs and resources, we hope that you find ways to continue to engage with ArtsFund. Learn more about the resources below. 

Statewide Newsletter

ArtsFund shares quarterly newsletters that highlight timely updates including opportunities, news, and ways to engage with ArtsFund, including key information around programs and events.  

Sign up for the Statewide Newsletter

Convenings  

ArtsFund’s capacity building convenings foster discussion and provide tools and training opportunities in direct response to the needs identified by arts organizations. Convenings are hosted virtually throughout the year. 

Learn more about Convenings

Research 

For over 30 years, ArtsFund has been studying how arts create measurable impacts that bring public value across communities. Starting with our regional economic impacts, expanding to social impacts, and most recently tracking statewide COVID Cultural impacts, ArtsFund’s research studies detail the importance of the arts and culture as a key driver of a healthy community.

Learn more about Research

Board Leadership Training

Board Leadership Training is a six-session virtual training that equips leaders with essential skills for supporting arts and cultural organizations through board leadership. Taught by a faculty of trusted industry experts, participants receive 12 hours of instruction covering fiscal and legal responsibilities, fundraising, strategic planning, racial equity, and governance. Board Leadership Training is offered once a year and is open to both active and aspiring board members.  

Learn more about Board Leadership Training

Free financial consultation from Bank of America

Community Accelerator Grantees are welcome to take advantage of Bank of America’s small business technical assistance program. Grantees are invited to reach out for help with banking, credit, and cash management needs, whether or not they are Bank of America clients. Please refer to their Small Business Resources, or reach out directly to Seattle Market Executive Alex Yang (alex.yang@bofa.com) or Seattle Community Relations Manager Leslie Cherry (leslie.cherry@bofa.com). 

About the 2024 Grant

The Community Accelerator Grant, funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and administered by ArtsFund, provides unrestricted grants for cultural nonprofit organizations across Washington state. The $10M initiative was created to provide essential capital to Washington’s cultural organizations to boost their ability to invest in their missions and essential roles serving communities across the state. To learn more visit artsfund.org/accelerator. 

About ArtsFund

ArtsFund supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking in order to build a healthy, equitable, and creative Washington. ArtsFund was originally founded to bring corporate and civic leaders together to help establish and sustain our region’s arts and cultural institutions. Over its grantmaking history, ArtsFund has granted more than $115MM to over 1,000 organizations in 37 out of 39 Washington state counties. Additionally, leadership and advocacy programs such as Board Leadership Training, the Cultural Partners Network, and Arts Impact Reports support the health and wellbeing of our communities. Learn more at www.artsfund.org. 

About Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Founded in 1988 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, the foundation invests in communities across the Pacific Northwest to enhance the human experience of arts & culture, center under-served populations, and mobilize young people to make impact. In addition, the foundation supports a global portfolio of nonprofit partners working across science and technology solutions to protect wildlife, preserve ocean health, and create lasting change. The foundation also funds the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, which works to advance cutting-edge research in all areas of bioscience. Learn more at www.pgafamilyfoundation.org.

Questions

For specific questions about your award and award disbursement, please contact the Grantmaking department at accelerator@artsfund.org

All other questions, please contact the staff below:

Elise Walker – Communications and Digital Marketing Manager | ArtsFund

elisewalker@artsfund.org

Katy Corella – Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications | ArtsFund

katycorella@artsfund.org