Sample Proposal For Fundraising Template (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

Fundraising and Development

Champions of Change: The Impact of Arts on Learning is a newly completed report commissioned

by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The results of seven varied studies

clearly establish that learners can attain higher levels of achievement using the arts as a tool.

Learning through the arts can actually help “level the playing field” for youngsters from

disadvantaged circumstances. Additionally, Howard Gardner’s well-accepted theory of multiple

intelligences and learning styles proposes that children learn in a variety of ways. Many children

do not learn well sitting at a desk and may assimilate information more effectively while singing or

moving. Additionally, as detailed in a 1996 report by the Getty Institute, arts education is the most

effective way to develop the workforce of the next generation. This workforce must be multi-

dimensional and flexible with strong creative, productive and critical thinking skills. Once

consider a “frill,” arts education is now seen as integral to the academic process.

Evaluation

Evaluation for this program will come from several points:

Staff and Ballet Austin will evaluate the success of the initiative based upon the benchmarks

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they established at the outset.

Opinion surveys will be distributed to community participants, requesting response to all

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areas including marketing and advertising campaigns, educational programs, special events

and public performance.

Opinion surveys will be distributed to

organization

members requesting

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response to the effectiveness of the professional development training.

Evaluation benchmarks include:

Ticket sales

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Level of financial support

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Community awareness and involvement

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Student and teacher participation in educational programs

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Effectiveness and transferability of professional development skills

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Key Staff

Include a short biography of organizational key staff (either executive director or board officers).

From Ballet Austin Tool-kit

TCA Tool-kit

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