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The pARTnership Movement

Webinar: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. EDT
Sign on to learn about the pARTnership Movement, a new campaign from Americans for the Arts to educate the business community with the message that partnering with the arts can build their competitive advantage. The components of the campaign will be explored from the perspective of advancing local partnerships. Learn how to prepare for interactions with your businesses community. Discover how you can get involved—from placing ads to writing op-eds to building partnerships with media publications and business associations. Register here.
 
Celebrating United Efforts in the Arts
 
Creative Arts & Business Partnerships
Partnerships between arts and business go beyond traditional bounds of philanthropy. Consider Aetna partnering with the Center for Puppetry Arts to address issues of health and wellness of today's youth. Join us on October 5 as we tell Aetna's story and more at The BCA 10: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America gala in New York City. Americans for the Arts will also present Christopher Forbes with our BCA Leadership Award and induct Kohler Co. into the BCA Hall of Fame. We applaud The BCA 10 winners for their exceptional partnerships with the arts. Join us by attending The BCA 10 awards ceremony, recognizing the winners in The BCA 10 event journal, or by becoming a sponsor. To see the full list of honorees and to find out if an exemplary business in your area has been honored please visit, www.AmericansForTheArts.org/go/BCA10.
 
Take Note
 
What's Trending in Corporate Social Responsibility?
While the economy continues to fluctuate, companies' visions and implementation of corporate social responsibility fluctuate as well. President of the American Express Foundation, Vice President for Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express Company, and Americans for the Arts Board Member Tim McClimon gives us an inside look and current and growing trends in CSR. For information, ARTSblog.

A New Business Strategy
The Conference Board recently released a new study, Making the Business Case for Corporate Philanthropy, which reveals a leaner, more focused, and transparent strategy for charitable giving. Gone are the days of executive’s pet charities; philanthropy must now benefit the shareholders. To hear more about this topic from Private Sector Initiatives Coordinator Valerie Beaman, ARTSblog.

Ovation TV Invites You to Dance
The television network Ovation has launched a dance competition with high rewards. As an open entry contest, dance groups of three or more are invited to submit a one to three minute video of a recent performance. The winning group will receive a 30-second spot on Ovation and a $10,000 grant or scholarship. For information, http://ovationtv.com/dancecontest.
 
Hospitality for the Arts
Mandarin Oriental is the official hotel sponsor for Art Miami but is increasing participation in interesting ways. Mandarin Oriental will be the host of a contemporary Asian art exhibition in conjunction with this year's Art Miami. All guests of the hotel will have access to the Art Miami lounge, sponsored by Mandarin Oriental; VIP fair amenities; a Mandarin Oriental art book; and shuttle service to Art Miami. For information, www.hauteliving.com.
 
Facts & Figures
 
Volunteering Has Great Value
In 2010 the value of volunteer service in the United States reached $173 billion according to the annual study of volunteerism by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Locally, Greg Baldwin, president of VolunteerMatch in San Francisco, noted that corporations seemed to be increasingly encouraging volunteer programs. Baldwin said, "Some 44 percent of our activity came through corporate business this past year." For information, www.thenonprofittimes.com.
 
Private Sector Network
 
Award Winning Nonprofit
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) was recently awarded for Nonprofit of the Year at the 2011 Pinnacle Awards from the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce. Kate Marquez, executive director of SAACA, said, "We are extremely honored to receive this award and must thank our Southern Arizona Business Committee for the Arts (SABCA) partners for helping our organization expand in such dynamic ways." SABCA is administered by SAACA and is a catalyst for Southern Arizona’s business community to leverage art for economic development. For information, www.visittucson.org.
 
Speaking from Experience
"BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been a longtime leading supporter of arts organizations of all sizes, recognizing that a culturally rich community improves the quality of life, promotes economic development, can be a major factor in attracting new industry to the area, and helps attracts and retain professionals in our state." — David S. Pankau, president and chief executive officer, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

 

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