Corporate Relationship Building Convening with Joy Stephens

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Are you looking to diversify your contributed revenue by building relationships with corporations? Are you responsible for developing and stewarding those partnerships and interested in learning new strategies from experts and peers? Or are you new to corporate giving and want to better understand how it works?

Join us for the Corporate Relationship Building Convening on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 am, when Joy Stephens of the Corporate Giving Network will present an overview of corporate giving, best practices for engagement, and the corporate donor cycle.

Then join us two weeks later on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 am, for a special follow-up panel discussion with Joy and members of the Cultural Partners Network who work in this space every day. The panel will respond to both prepared and audience questions, sharing insights on challenges, successes, and emerging issues—including potential tax changes that may impact corporate–nonprofit partnerships.

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ArtsFund is pleased to host a special follow-up panel discussion with Joy and members of the Cultural Partners Network who work in this space every day. The panel will respond to both prepared and audience questions, sharing insights on challenges, successes, and emerging issues—including potential tax changes that may impact corporate–nonprofit partnerships. Please note that attendance at the Corporate Relationship Building workshop is not required to join this unstructured conversation, but having at least watched the recording of the session in advance of the office hours will help ensure we can make the best use of that time. 

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When?

▪ Panel discussion: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (ASL interpretation will be provided during this session to ensure accessibility for all participants)

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There is space on the registration form to indicate any accessibility features needed to participate. You can also email Advocacy & Programs Manager Jordan Lusink (jordan.lusink@artsfund.org) for additional needs.

ArtsFund supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking in order to build a healthy, equitable, and creative Washington. Over its grantmaking history, ArtsFund has supported more than 650 arts organizations with more than $115 million in grants and championed leadership and advocacy for the cultural sector through programs such as Board Leadership Training, the Cultural Partners Network, and Building for the Arts capital funding. Join us and learn more at www.artsfund.org.