Managing an arts organization over the long haul is a tricky business. Government funding is susceptible to political whims, and corporate donations rise and fall with the economy. Arts organizations across the country have become much more dependent on private contributions, which now comprise approximately one-third of non-profit revenues. But studies suggest that government and businesses should be more reliable in their support; arts and cultural organizations can have significant economic impact on the regions they serve. Americans for the Arts' Arts and Economic Prosperity Calculator can estimate the economic impact of non-profit arts and culture organizations and their audiences.
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Created On: 12/20/2011
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