In an era with emergencies at every turn, from the collapse of the social safety net to a lack of basic safety for so many communities, deciding what causes to support can feel daunting. It may be tempting to focus on what are easily perceived as the most acute needs, and several of us have had grants cut and redirected to other causes. Our community of small arts organizations wants you to know how urgent investments in and advocacy for the arts are today.

In 2024, the DJ McManus Foundation and Harman Family Foundation funded a professional learning community of small to midsize arts organizations in New York City. We meet regularly to learn, network, and share insights about sustainability and impact. To support this work, the foundations engaged Change Impact to facilitate our collecti

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