Toronto, April 4, 2013 – The recipients of the 2013 K.M. Hunter Artist Awards were announced today. The six recipients will be honoured by the K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation at an event at the Gladstone Hotel later in May. A prize of $8,000 was awarded in each of six artistic disciplines to: Dance Meagan O’Shea, Toronto Film and […]
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The expectation of an arts organization holding an endowment is to receive a stable long term income to support their mission/programming and assist in covering operating costs. Endowment income is also a source for funding to implement change, education and programs to build audiences. Long Term Perpetual Funds The majority of endowments with
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The 2013 Federal Budget contains a number of items that will be of interest to charities. The government references a continued dialogue with the charitable sector on measures that can increase the number of Canadians making donations. Initiatives promoted by the charitable sector, such as the ‘stretch tax credit’ or capital gains tax relief on
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Economic Action Plan 2013 announced that the Endowment Incentive component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund will increase to a maximum benefit of $15 million over the life of the program, an increase of 50 per cent. The Endowment Incentive component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund helps promote corporate philanthropy and private investment in
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The Ontario Arts Foundation announced today $ 2.2 million in endowment income payments to 270 arts organizations across the Province of Ontario. The disbursements represent income earned on endowments created by arts organizations and funded jointly by the private sector and the government through two matching programs: the Arts Endowment Fund, and the Canada Cultural Investment Fund. “The annual income received
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Toronto – March 11, 2013 –The committee of the Gina Wilkinson Prize is pleased to announce that the 2013 second annual prize recipient is Krista Jackson of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The announcement came on March 10 – what would have been Gina’s birthday. Ms. Jackson was chosen from a list of 19 nominees from across Canada. Krista Jackson spent last season withThe
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People of all means give time, and money to support an art form, artists and organizations important to them. That desire to contribute can be lifelong, and is a process that evolves from being a volunteer, to financial support and ultimately a bequest or legacy gift. The process of determining how support moves from time,
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Toronto – January 29, 2013 – The Ontario Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the 2013 winner of the Laura Ciruls Painting Award. The $3,500 award is given annually to recognize an Ontario based mid-career painter. Toronto artist, Andrew Rucklidge is the recipient of the $3,500 award. Andrew is a Canadian painter who draws on an array of influences
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Whether you are the Executive Director, Artistic Director, Development Manager or Board member, if you are actively involved in the administration of an arts organization, it is likely that you get involved in conversations with donors – individuals and families whose time and financial support help sustain your organization and its programs. Some people have
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Supporters of arts organizations commit support in a number of different ways: Purchasing tickets/subscriptions and attending regular arts programs Volunteer support to the organization’s activities and administration Financial support through annual campaigns, special events, and special purpose campaigns Prospective New Supporters Maintaining current records and information about supporter’s can
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