Photo: Presser Scholar Aaliyah Ragland at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show earlier this year. The Undergraduate Scholar Award was established by The Presser Foundation to celebrate undergraduate music students who have achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community. Each year, one…
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (GPCA) and PA Humanities shared insights from the latest PA CultureCheck during Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Arts Funders meeting. These organizations collaborate on research and advocacy to bolster the arts and culture sector. Together, they produce the CultureCheck, an annual initiative that highlights Pennsylvania’s cultural sector’s experiences, strengths, and concerns.…
By Abby Rolland The past five years have profoundly disrupted the nonprofit sector, making the phrase “we’re in unprecedented times” a familiar refrain since 2020. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice protests after George Floyd’s murder, January 6th, and recent government funding cuts have triggered a series of transformative moments that keep fueling…