Last week, ASI hosted a transformative webinar as part of our “From the Ground Up” series. Sean Crawford, MBA, a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser, strategist, and freelance musician, delivered a presentation titled “Board Building 101.” His insights provided actionable strategies for creating a diverse and effective board. Here are the top five takeaways from his [...]
Virtual presentation | Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 12 pm (noon) Join us for a comprehensive session on Fundraising Fundamentals, where you'll gain essential skills and strategies to excel in the art of fundraising. Whether you're new to fundraising or looking to enhance your expertise, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools [...]
The Creative Impact Fund serves as a catalyst to enhance state arts funding in the Western New York region. In 2024, individuals seeking assistance have access to three distinct grants. Whereas, non-profit organizations can also benefit from this initiative by applying for the Arts Programming grant. Arts Programming Grants are designed to promote [...]
In-Person - Buffalo & Erie County Central Library Collections Gallery Conference Room | Thursday April 11, 2024 | 9 am - 1 pm Whether you're a one-person shop or multi-million dollar operation, you're only as good as your board. Non-profit boards set strategy, open doors and help you do your best work. At least, that's [...]
ASI presents three (3) program budget workshops focused on helping creatives develop a successful program or project budget. ASI's Grants & Programming Director will share common budget terms, best practices, and managing cash flow, and include examples of strong program budgets. Prior to each workshop, our grant information sessions will discuss the Creative Impact [...]
In-Person - TR Site | Wednesday March 13, 2024 | 10 am - 2 pm Discover the pathway to growing your arts organization with this Strategic Planning Workshop. In this immersive experience, Nikki Ronan of City of Light Creative & Consulting will empower your team with tailored strategies and proven methodologies to navigate nonprofits' unique [...]
The arts are not just a conduit for creativity and expression; they are a robust economic engine driving growth and prosperity. Arts Services Inc. (ASI) has illuminated this truth with undeniable clarity through their recent impact report title Arts & Economic Prosperity 6. In 2022 alone, nonprofit Arts & Culture organizations in Western New York [...]
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and acknowledge the achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields of endeavor. But we also look ahead to the future and support the ongoing work of black artists, creatives, and cultural leaders in our community. We'd like to introduce you to three black arts leaders [...]
The Cultural Alliance of Niagara (CAN) is a member-powered collaborative that positions Niagara County’s flourishing arts and cultural sector as a vital regional asset and visitor destination, essential to the region’s economic success and quality of life. In partnership with Arts Services Inc., CAN is seeking Requests for Proposals for the "Assessment and Capacity Building [...]
Arts Services Inc. congratulates the 18 Western New York artists who have been awarded a $10,000 grant each from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The grants, part of the Support for Artists program, will fund various artistic projects to be completed in 2024 through Fiscal Sponsorship. These grants represent a [...]
