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FAQs about new subscription service
Arts Research Monitor, BlogBelow are answers to some key questions about our new subscription service (via Substack). Statistical insights on the arts will now be distributed as a “newsletter” at statsinsights.hillstrategies.com. Through a subscription model, I will continue t… View this resource
Since 2002, the Arts Research Monitor has provided synopses of qualitative and quantitative research findings in the arts and culture. Because of funding changes, we are distributing our new work at statsinsights.ca.
Giving and Volunteering in the United States 2001
Arts Research MonitorThe “Key Findings” report from the Independent Sector’s Giving and Volunteering in the United States project provides a strikingly different estimate of the overall percentage of volunteers in America. This report indicates that 44% of adults (or abo… View this resource
Volunteering in the United States
Arts Research MonitorThese two reports (Volunteering in the United States and Giving and Volunteering in the United States 2001) highlight the volunteer activities of Americans. The more detailed of the free reports, from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that sli… View this resource
AFP State of Fundraising, 2002 Report
Arts Research MonitorThis report provides a useful snapshot of the situation and challenges faced by fundraisers in non-profit organizations. Unlike many surveys with wide scope, the AFP report highlights the situation of arts and culture non-profits in Canada. Drawing o… View this resource
Roundtable Discussion on Philanthropy in the Performing Arts
Arts Research MonitorThis summary of discussions at the National Arts Centre in September 2002 provides insight into performing arts donors’ inspirations, needs and desires. The participants, some of whom are major donors to the performing arts, discussed how to promote… View this resource
The Culture of Volunteering and Donating: Helping Culture Organizations Between 1997 and 2000
Arts Research MonitorThis brief article in the Statistics Canada publication Focus on Culture gives a glimpse of some key statistics concerning arts and culture volunteers and donors in Canada in 1997 and 2000. Regarding donations, the article notes that an estimated $48… View this resource
