Needs Assessment
Summer 2012
ARTS & CULTURE
Cultural & Educational Organizations
www.giverichmond.org | (804) 330-7400
Why We Care... For more than 40 years, The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia has been committed to promoting philanthropy in the region by helping to connect donors with causes that match their interests. That is why, in 2010, we were pleased to launch GiveRichmond.org, in collaboration with Guidestar and 14 other local funders. GiveRichmond is a free online resource that gives anyone interested in enhancing the quality of life in Central Virginia an opportunity to find in-depth information about hundreds of LOCAL nonprofits. GiveRichmond delivers the transparency donors need to make the kinds of decisions that turn a simple act of giving into a wise investment. You can access comprehensive financial, governance and programmatic details about your favorite organizations or new ones that you have yet to discover. You can learn about community issues and needs, and then identify organizations working in those areas. Finally, you can give to nonprofits through direct credit card giving, a fund at The Community Foundation, charitable giving cards and/or volunteer opportunities. In 2012, The Community Foundation plans to publish a series of Needs Assessments designed to highlight organizations that have portraits in GiveRichmond and their most pressing needs. Over the course of the year, these needs assessments will feature organizations by issue area – housing, arts and culture, educational enrichment and so on. All of the current needs listed were submitted directly from the nonprofits in our community and are in their voice. Please support these organizations as they provide essential programs and services to our community. When reviewing the Needs Assessment, please use the following guide to determine the types of needs that you wish to fulfill.
KEY TO NONPROFIT NEEDS Monetary Needs – Nonprofits may seek financial donations to support capital, operations, endowments, staff support, and other programmatic expenses. -
People – Many organizations rely on volunteers to lend their time and expertise for one-time projects, ongoing tasks or office support, and to serve on boards or committees. -
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Supplies – You may also wish to provide in-kind donations of material goods such as office supplies, building materials, medical equipment, unused or gentlyused clothing, books, school supplies, canned goods and much more. -
If you wish to learn more about how to research or give to local nonprofits, please visit www.giverichmond.org or call (804) 330-7400 and ask for Michael Jones, GiveRichmond Coordinator. -
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ART 180, Inc. Mission ART 180 gives young people the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Our vision is that our work with young people will turn lives and communities around, 180 degrees. We create and provide art-related programs for young people living in challenging circumstances, encouraging personal and community change through self-expression. 0 E. 4th St.Studio 1 Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 233-4180 www.art180.org
Current Needs • Monetary contributions enable us to meet the needs of underserved youth who need a safe place to express themselves. • Volunteers • People who will network for us by introducing us to friends • People to attend our Open Studios (January 24-26) or The Big Show (June 8) • Sponsoring, attending, or donating auction items to Art Karma (December 1). -
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Mission To bring comprehensive arts programming to communities with limited access to the arts.
Current Needs • $15 covers the costs to provide one class session to one senior citizen. • $150 covers the costs of one person with disabilities for a 10 week program. • $1500 covers the costs for a class of 10 cancer patients to receive therapeutic benefits of a 10 week art education program. 3108 1/2 West Leigh Street#7 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 726-5119 www.artonwheels-va.org
• Class Assistants and Studio Volunteers: Must have patience! • Interns: Internships are available to work as a Teaching Assistant, Development Assistant, and Office Administrative Assistant. Art on Wheels will coordinate with your Department Chair or Advisor to ensure academic credit is given. • Teaching Artists: Must - have academic background in fine art or art education, and teaching experience. • Board Members: We are seeking diverse, motivated and skilled professionals willing to lend their expertise to Art on Wheels’ governing body. Specific interest in individuals with legal, recreational therapy and fundraising experience.
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Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Mission To preserve, promote and serve as an advocate for the state’s irreplaceable historic places for cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone.
Current Needs 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 648-1889 www.preservationvirginia.org
• Address the deferred maintenance issues at the John Marshall House, Bacon’s Castle and Scotctown. Estimated $1.2 million for these three sites. • Grow the unrestricted and restricted endowment funds by $2 million over the next three years. • Match and exceed the match for the Partners in the Field grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support providing preservation strategies to local groups and build a stronger network of preservation minded communities. $60,000 -• Build a financially sustainable model for the operation of historic sites and house museums, including Historic Jamestowne, given the 20 year national decline in attendance to such sites. Offer this experience to other organizations that struggle with the same challenges. -
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Mission To preserve historic Battersea and offer educational, artistic, and cultural experiences that inform, enrich, and inspire the public. P.O. Box 111 Petersburg, VA 23804 (804) 732-9882 www.BatterseaFound.org
Current Needs • Raise $200K to secure the purchase of the Battersea property from the City of Petersburg • $150K to match a ‘Save America’s Treasures’ grant • $100K to match a Cabell Foundation grant • Funding support to create additional personnel positions within the organization - Associate Director, Director of Education, and Volunteer Coordinator • Multi-year sponsorship commitments to support events and collateral materials. -
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Bolling Haxall House Foundation Mission Preserve and maintain The Bolling Haxall House, a Virginia historic landmark built in 1858, and to promote educational outreach and be a community resource.
Current Needs • Contributions for ongoing repairs and maintenance to the historic 1858 home. Several projects we are looking at completing in the future are the refurbishing of the stage/backstage area of the auditorium including cleaning and painting. • A commercial electrician- who would be willing to donate their services for an assessment because we would like to have the electrical evaluated.
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211 E Franklin St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-2847 www.twcrichmond.org
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Mission To restore and preserve the Byrd Theatre as a grand movie palace, unifying Central Virginia communities by offering diverse cultural, educational and performance opportunities. The Byrd Theatre Foundation works to establish a viable funding plan to support its mission, create a plan for restoration of the Byrd Theatre, improve organizational communication systems to enhance strategic thinking, and develop board members and leaders to support and achieve the Foundation’s goals.
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PO BOX 14860 Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 354-1928 www.byrdtheatre.com
• The Byrd Theatre Foundation’s primary goal is to retire the debt on the Byrd Theatre building and then create a capital fundraising plan to complete several restoration projects at the Byrd Theatre. • Updating mechanical and electrical systems. • Repairing plaster damaged by a previously leaking roof. • Renovation of the existing bathrooms to reach ADA compliance. • Replacing the Theatre seating with similar but updated seats. • Updating of other features such as carpeting, fixtures and such that enhance the Theatre but preserve its historical, architectural nature. -
C3, Inc. Mission To be the region’s creative resource and catalyst. C3’s vision is to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of Richmond by engaging, connecting and strengthening Richmond’s creative community.
Current Needs • C3’s most pressing current need is for funding. • $25,000 to launch ‘C3U,” an abbreviation for “C3 University.” C3U would provide an annual stream of income to give C3 financial sustainability, and would offer a creativity certificate program to the public for an individual to pay to a reasonable fee to participate in a series of classes/workshops focused on creativity and innovation. -
201 West 7th Street Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 337-9711 www.c3richmond.org
• Help marketing our C3U program to area companies with whom we already have working relationships, in the hope that management would send some of their best and brightest stars to participate in our C3U creativity certification program. We would also plan to market the C3U program to the public. -
Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
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Mission To collect, preserve, interpret and promote the county’s unique history for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Current Needs • $800,000 for the acquisition of a unique Civil War site. • $15,000 for archival materials for our library collection. • $15,000 for rotating exhibits in the museum. PO Box 40 10201 Iron Bridge Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 796-7131 www.chesterfieldhistory.com
• A volunteer coordinator to recruit, train and schedule interpreters, docents and researchers. • A development officer to assist the Board of Directors with fundraising, write grant proposals, and solicit community support. -
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Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation Mission We use the power of media to educate, entertain, and inspire. We’re a media company - not just radio, not just television, not just the internet - a media company and our platforms must compliment one another.
Current Needs • We need the resources, processes, discipline, and mindset to make sure that we are traveling a path that allows to have a successful business.
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Community Idea Stations 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 320-1301 www.ideastations.org
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation Mission 2880 Mountain Road PO Box 1249 Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 261-2787 www.artsglenallen.com
Our mission is to serve as Greater Richmond’s center for creativity and education in the performing and visual arts. We serve the community by providing affordable, high quality cultural performances, art exhibitions and educational opportunities in a warm and inviting setting.
Current Needs • $50,000 to help launch the MoneyArt Matters program that provides free arts experiences to at-risk youth in the Henrico • Police Athletic LeagueCenter Season sponsors: $1,000 to sponsor one performance, $10,000 to sponsor the entire seasonGallery openings: $250 to sponsor one reception, $2,000 to sponsor the entire season) -
• Volunteers interested in - helping at-risk youth engage in visual and performing arts projects within the PeopleArt Matters program • Volunteer ushers for Center Season • Volunteer bartenders for- Gallery openings -
• Art supplies and materials: paints, paper, 30-75 harmonicas, 15 digital cameras for • Donated items for intermission raffleGallery openings of Center Season: refreshments
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Mission 1906-A North Hamilton Street Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 340-5280 www.richmondcultureworks.org
CultureWorks’ mission is threefold: (1) Lead public and political advocacy expressing the collective voice of the region’s arts and culture. (2) Strengthen arts and cultural organizations and independent cultural artists by providing grants, engaging technical training and support, enabling networking and collaboration, and publicly celebrating their work. (3) Be a catalyst for diverse partnerships, and a convener of diverse players, for projects that make the Richmond region ever stronger.
Current Needs • Increments of $1,000 to help reach new audiences through the Grants Program • $100,000 for annual budget for grants program • Increments of $5,000 to help showcase the region’s arts and culture orgranization at the Annual CultshaXpo • Increments of $5,000 to enable direct hands-on consultation and service for the region’s arts and culture- non-profit organizations -
• Volunteers to help staff the annual Cultsha Xpo - June 23, 2012 • Like every non-profit, we are always looking at ways to expand our board. -
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Elegba Folklore Society Incorporated Mission To provide educational opportunities through the arts. Its purposes are to bring communities a deeper understanding of the rich diversity of their own cultural traditions and to encourage participation in those traditions.
Current Needs
101 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 644.39 www.efsinc.org
• Debt Reduction: The Center carries a debt of approximately $2.0 million, and the financial package concludes in May 2012 with a balloon payment of $2.06 million. This debt service and debt burden is limiting and represents the highest priority for 2012. • Cash Flow: The 2011 -Business Plan developed in December 2010 projects a net income that can be used to retire debt and that plan has been adhered to through four solid quarters of development activity and other actions to derive the expected cash results from the plan. • Fundraising: Prior to 2009, fundraising totals for any given year approached the $1 million mark, while funds raised the last two years were a fraction of that figure. Dedicated attention to fundraising is the next priority and aggressive targets will be set and pursued.
Fairfield Foundation TBS
P.O. Box 157 White Marsh, VA 23183 (804) 6944775 www.fairfieldfoundation.org
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Mission Dedicate ourselves to the archaeological study of the Burwell plantation in Gloucester County, known as Fairfield/Carter’s Creek. It was founded in 2000 to undertake a long-term archaeological and historical investigation of Fairfield plantation, from its origins in the 1640s to its demise at the close of the 19th century. Current Needs • Volunteers are always needed and encouraged to support and participate in our research, education and restoration efforts. • Significant funds are necessary to support the ongoing operations and programs of the foundation (est. $50,000 in 2012) • Purchase and restore the Edge Hill Service Station in Gloucester (est. $150,000 to fund a second property payment and Phase II of the restoration in 2012). More details and sponsorship opportunities related to this project are available upon request. -
Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Mission 412 S Cherry St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 648-8501 www.hollywoodcemetery.org
To keep Hollywood Cemetery a relevant and vital part of the Richmond community through conservation, preservation and education.
Current Needs • Funding to help with the restoration of all statuary, obelisks and grave markers within the entire Cemetery that may be leaning, tilted, broken, cracked, sunken, reset required, unstable, fallen over, missing portions, dismantled, or suffering soil encroachment and/or drainage issues • Funding to help with the overall aesthetic of the cemetery, including iron fences and other structures which add to the overall beauty of this historic Cemetery
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Mission PO Box 4842 Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 426-3394 www.chesterfieldfriends.org
To help the library achieve its goal of bringing Art, Culture, Education and Information to the county residents. Special attention is given to residents in need or at risk. The Friends generate community support and serve as a link between the library and the community.
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George C. Marshall Research Foundation Mission To promote the values of selfless service, dedicated effort, and strength of character exemplified by Marshall’s life and leadership in war and peace, and to inspire new generations to follow his example.
Current Needs PO Box 1600 VMI Parade Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-7103 www.marshallfoundation.org
• HVAC and Humidity Control Systems for library, archives and museum spaces, about $285,000. • Secured gants totalling $142,500. • $92,500 more in foundation funds plus $50,000 in non-foundation gifts to match two $50,000 foundation-awarded challenge grants. • Technology equipment to upgrade Pogue Auditorium for local, state, national and international delivery of civic, educational and academic programs. Estimate $150,000. • Secured $30,000 grant. Seek $120,000. • Energy efficient electrical and lighting upgrades to ensure best practices preservation of collections and artifacts as well as realize operational cost-savings. Estimate $70,000. • Funds to preserve, digitize and post online select archival collections, such as the Friedman Cryptologic Collection and the latest addition of original documents to the George C. Marshall collection. Estimate $200,000.
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Mission To restore, preserve and utilize Hanover Tavern as an historic, educational, community and cultural resource center.
Current Needs
PO Box 487 Hanover, VA 23069 (804) 537-5050 www.hanovertavern.org
• $10,000: Education & School Program-Field Trips to the Tavern designed to reinforce 4thgrade Virginia History Standards of Learning. • $25,000: Programming-Gospel Music Series-The program involves the creation and performance of a narrated history of gospel music and its significant historical context • $6,000: Building and Grounds-Parking area improvements enhance traffic flow and safety as well as increase on-site parking by over 60%. Sidewalk restructuring, new handrails and the creation of an arrival court will better identify the entrance and improve access to the building. $144,000 of the $150,000 need to complete the project has been raised. • Major site projects-Smokehouse relocation:An original 19th century building that once sat on the Tavern property will be relocated back to the tavern. The structure was moved to an adjacent parcel in the 1940’s where it has sat waiting to be returned to the Tavern. The project also includes construction of anarea demonstration gardenthat would be used to interpret the smokehouse and its importance to Tavern life.
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Historic Polegreen Church Foundation Mission To preserve the Historic Polegreen Church site in Hanover County, VA and commemorate the struggle for civil and religious freedom in Colonial Virginia by Rev. Samuel Davies and the Hanover dissenters.
Current Needs PO Box 2111 Mechanicsvlle, VA 23116 (804) 730-3837 www.historicpolegreen.org
• $5,000: Volunteer Program-- to assist the part-time staff in giving information and guided tours to ensure the facility can run 6-7 days a week. • $25,000: Grants to assist in staff development and capacity building • $10,000: Develop outcomes tools and software -
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Mission To preserve, promote and protect the historic buildings and places of Richmond for the economic benefit and cultural enrichment of our city. To accomplish these objectives, the Foundation will buy and sell historic properties, undertake restoration projects, and carry out educational programs.
Current Needs • $32,760--Funding for the complete plaster repair and repainting of east and west staircases • $30,000--Complete faux marble finish on altar • $30,000--Construct a brick paver patio on the grounds of Monumental Church • $27,600--Complete repair and repainting of dome • $20,000--Repair and reinstall original gate and replace signage 4 East Main Street Suite 1C Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-7407 www.historicrichmond.com
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James River Writers Mission To build communities by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in Central Virginia. 320 Hull Street Suite 136 Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 433-3790 www.jamesriverwriters.org
Current Needs • Sponsorship of our program components, such as the annual conference, The Writing Show, our on-line newsletter, and our partnerships to benefit youth -
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Jamestown Yorktown Foundation, Inc. Mission To foster through its living-history museums - Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center - an awareness and understanding of the early history, settlement, and development of the United States through the convergence of American Indian, European, and African cultures and the enduring legacies bequeathed to the nation. PO Box 3605 Williamsburg, VA 23187 (757) 253-4139 www.historyisfun.org
Current Needs • Donations to our Annual Fund are critical to maintain our educational programs • $28.00 – Antler arrow points for the artifact bags museum guides • $60.00 – Parchment replicas of the Declaration of Independence • $100.00 – Craft supplies for Broadside summer children’s education programs. • $150 – Pair of 17th-century reproduction shoes • $250 – Cartridge boxes for public programs in the re-created Continental Army encampment at Yorktown Victory Center. • $500 – Replicas of John Smith’s map for outreach education material culture kits. • $900 – Supplies for blacksmith demonstrations in re-created James Fort • $1,800 – 17th-century- compasses for Jamestown Settlement’s reproduction ships • $2,500 – Reproduction muskets for daily firing demonstrations -
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MacCallum More Museum and Gardens Mission To provide our members and visitors events and displays that are rich in educational, horticultural, historical and artistic value. P.O. Box 104 Chase City, VA 23924 (434) 372 www.mmmg.org
Current Needs • $20,000: Security Fencing • $10,000: Repairs to irrigation/water system • $20,000: Operational funds; upgrade Native American Exhibit in Museum. • $90,000 (estimated): Finish lower level of museum to include bathrooms, classroom space and small kitchen area. -
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• Volunteers for weekend Gift Shop/Museum with skills in meeting the public, retail experience helpful, interested in history. • Web Designer. • Board Members needed that are interested in fund raising projects; gardening. -
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• Computer system with minimum of three computers; camera and photo printer • Cash register • Paper and art supplies for programs • Sound system for programs • Ice machine; tables and chairs; party tent. -
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Maymont Foundation Mission To preserve and celebrate Maymont as a museum and park for the pleasure and education of everyone.
Current Needs 1700 Hampton St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 358-7166 www.maymont.org
• Maymont’s greatest need is for general operating funds to keep the estate free and open to the public 365 days a year • It costs $9,400 a day to operate Maymont, the majority of which comes from contributed revenue. Donations are always welcome. • Monies to assist with the care and feed for Maymont’s animals costs about $50,000 a year. • Taking care of Maymont’s 100 acre estate is a big job and we are always happy to have extra help from volunteers. • Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas: Animal Care; Carriage Collection; Horticulture; Mansion; Visitor Services -
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• Maymont is happy to accept plants and gently used garden items for it’s ‘From One Garden to Another’ sale at the annual Herbs Galore & More event each spring. Call 804-358-7166, ext. 301.
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Old Brick House Foundation 131 Waterfront Drive Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9476
Mission A two part mission: To develop programs to educate the public on the Conjurer’s Field Archaeological District (On the National Historic Register ) that recognizes two sites in the District, and to restore, preserve and provide for the perpetual care of the Old Brick House.
Current Needs • $63,000 to complete phase II renovation of the Old Brick House. • $15,000 to develop professional marketing and educational programs. • The Educational Program will require flat screen technology and historians discussing the history of the Conjurer’s Field Archaeological District from prehistoric to the present. -
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Mission To interpret the life and influence of Edgar Allan Poe for the education and enjoyment of a global audience.
Current Needs • Funding for its programs and the costs associated with preserving, storing, and exhibiting its collection. This vast collection consists of thousands of objects dating from the early 1800s to today. The Museum’s programs include guided group tours, art and history exhibits, concerts, and the monthly Unhappy Hour. Poe Foundation, Inc. 1914 E Main St Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 648-5523 poemuseum.org
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Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, Inc. Mission To provide local citizens with cultural and educational opportunities.
Current Needs PO Box 24 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3193 www.raac.org
• Financial support for the Mitchell Arts Fund • Financial support to sustain on-going programs -
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Richmond Christian Leadership Institute Mission To develop, equip, and invest in a diverse and expansive network of Christian leaders connected to each other and committed to Christ-centered service in response to the needs and issues confronting the Richmond, VA region.
Current Needs • Increased annual funding to sustain and develop its service to the region. • Annual per-participant costs approach $3,000; only $475 is recovered through each participant’s personally-paid tuition.
c/o 3225 Edgewood Avenue Richmond, VA 23222 (804) 657-7254 www.rcliweb.org
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• Available, no/low-cost- office space for two people is desired.
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Robert E. Lee Memorial Association Mission To preserve the legacy of the Lee family and their plantation community; inspire an appreciation of America’s past and encourages commitment to the ideals of leadership, honor, independent thought and civic responsibility.
Current Needs Stratford Hall 483 Great House Rd Stratford, VA 22558 (804) 493-8919 www.stratfordhall.org
• $1,000: Conservation Treatment of Robert E. Lee’s Epaulettes • $1,600: Conservation Treatment of Robert E. Lee’s Felt Hat • $600: iPad for use by Stratford Interpreters to enhance tour and give visitors access to more information (historic images, documents, paintings, etc.) • $45,000: Architectural Investigation and Design Services required to restore Dining Room & Cherry-Tree Room in the Great House. The architectural investigation, research and design services will allow for these rooms to be restored to Stratford’s second Federal Period. This restoration will allow Stratford to interpret Henry Lee IV and the Lee’s departure from Stratford Hall. • $100,000: Shelving for re-housing the duPont Library’s 4,300 volume rare book collection for easier access and better environmental control -
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Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Inc. Mission To encourage and advocate the visual and performing arts by providing a forum where diverse audiences can actively participate in cultural experiences. The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is committed to supporting the economic vitality of Suffolk by enhancing the life experiences of our citizens and visitors.
Current Needs 110 West Finney Avenue Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 923-0003 www.suffolkcenter.org
• $5,500: Due to budget cuts, many schools no longer offer student field trips. In response, the Center will work with local Public School systems to offer professional performances at the Center at discounted rates for the students. • $10,000: Offer scholarships for individuals to participate in educational opportunities offered at- the Center • $25,000: The improvement and continuation of quality arts educational programming at the Center including Arts Classes, Workshops, Camps, Master’s Classes with Performers and School Shows. • $30,000: Working with world percussionist Dr. Anthony Hailey, the Center plans to offer an innovative Steel Band Ensemble Program to at-risk youth. • $50,000: Continual maintenance for the approximately 75,000 square feet of the Center, a circa 1922 historic building Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
St. John’s Church Foundation Mission Since 1938, the St. John’s Church Foundation (SJCF) has preserved the historic property as a powerful setting where we engage a broad public audience in the personalities and founding principles of our nation.
Current Needs
2319 E. Broad St Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 649-0263 www.historicstjohnschurch.org
• Capital funds to complete all phases of Legacy of Liberty preservation • Fund development resources that will build a comprehensive development program to support the long-term sustainability of this national treasure: a fund development professional position, dedicated donor software, and administrative support. • A museum education position that can maximize current programs, develop new programs, train paid and volunteer museum educators, and develop communication strategies. • Communication/Public Relations/Marketing resources to develop an overall communications plan through a communications consultant and the means to implement the plan. • Strategic planning resources: A planning consultant that will help us develop a visionary but doable plan to be a national and international resource for the exploration of the founding of our nation. -
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500 Tredegar Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 780-1865 www.tredegar.org
• The most pressing issues facing the Center relate to funding, historic preservation and strengthening organizational capacity at all levels. • As the only pre-Civil War industrial site remaining in the South, Tredegar has: five original buildings that need repairs, industrial artifacts needing protection and conservation, and the updating of the original canal wall and sluiceways that are in desperate need of stabilization and repair. The funds required to complete the preservation work has yielded estimates of over one million dollars, with over two hundred thousand identified as critical requiring attention within the next 12-18 months. • To raise the funds needed just for preservation, the Center must expand its donor base. Its staff and board need to build the internal capacity to meet these needs with improved training, continually improving identification.
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The Black History Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. Mission To present the complex experiences of the peoples of Africa and African descent, with an emphasis on Virginians, by collecting, preserving, and interpreting historical and cultural artifacts. 00 Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 780-9093 www.blackhistorymuseum.org
Current Needs • $500,000 in operating expenses over the next few years. • $500,000 in capital campaign funds to complete phase 1 of the plan to renovate and relocate to the Leigh Street Armory. • Up to 5 additional members for the board of directors • Volunteers to help with collections paperwork/cataloging.
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Mission To engage, educate, and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond’s history.
Current Needs
1015 E Clay St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 649-0711 www.richmondhistorycenter.com
• $90 provides history education for one class of students. • $125 pays for transportation for two classes of students to the museum. Although we are able to provide education programs to thousands of at-risk students, the transportation fee charged by the school system is often a barrier to participation. • $500 provides for the conservation and care of one item in our collection of 1.5 million objects and 1 million photographs • Volunteer house docents are needed to give tours of the historic Wickham House. • Volunteers are needed to help with administrative support across all departments of the History Center • New desktop computers are needed to replace aging computers in theCenter. • The History Center would like to add an interactive white board to the education center to allow additional teaching techniques in our programs. • A new projector is needed for presentations to senior groups. These programs are offered through Senior Connections’ Friendship Cafes for low income seniors.
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Virginia Association of Museums Mission 3126 West Cary Street #447 Richmond, VA 23221 804-358-3170 www.vamuseums.org
To serve as the resource network of the Virginia and District of Columbia museum community through education, technical assistance, and advocacy.
Current Needs • Funds to support training programs: workshop series, fundamentals forum, circuit rider program, and conference programs/sessions • Technology at the office including updated hardware, software, and tools to produce and share training videos that can be viewed across the Commonwealth -
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Virginia Capitol Foundation Mission The Virginia Capitol Foundation is the private-sector advocate for the Capitol and Executive Mansion, enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic potential of Capitol Square’s historic treasures through program development, fundraising, and marketing.
Current Needs
Post Office Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 786-1010 www.virginiacapitol.gov
• Keepers of the Flame - raise remaining funds to complete post-production work. • $200,000: Jefferson Statue - identify individual or family donor to commission life-size bronze of the designer of the original portion of the Virginia Capitol. • $500,000: Capitol Square Restoration - through three key programs, raise funds to implement the Capitol Square Landscape Master Plan. • Adopt-a-Bench $3,000 per bench. • Adopt-a-Tree $10,000 per tree. • Inscribe a brick on the Pathway to Liberty $250 per brick. • $120,000 to reach our Annual Fund goal • Monuments to honor -the Virginia Indians and the women of the Commonwealth - support the efforts of both commissions which will include developing a design concept, managing a competitive process to select the sculptors, and identification of donors. Cost estimated to be in the $1million to $5million rage at this early stage.
Virginia Center for Public Press, Inc. Mission WRIR is a true community radio station - nonprofit, locally owned, powered by volunteers and driven by the conviction that all voices deserve to be heard.
Current Needs P.O. Box 4787 Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 622-9747 http://www.wrir.org
• Supplement a grant from PRSS to install a new satellite to capture signal for NPR programs: $3000 (one-time expense) • Donor and volunteer web-based management system: $3,000 (yearly expense) • Attend national conferences with other community radio stations to share the challenges and successes of WRIR in Richmond: $2000 (one-time expense) -
• Live Sound Engineers to run sound for bands who perform in WRIR’s Live Room every weekend or the live talk shows aired during the weekday • Marketing and Public Relations strategists who can serve on WRIR’s Marketing Committee and develop- a marketing plan for the station to increase its listenership • High-definition video camera to record the performances from WRIR’s Live Room and stream on WRIR’s YouTube channel • Three computers to use for training volunteers on recording and radio production • Headphones, microphones, microphone stands and cords for live room
Virginia Foundation for Architecture, Inc.
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Mission To develop the understanding of architecture and its influence on our lives, our communities, and our world. 2501 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 644-3041 www.virginiaarchitecture.org
Current Needs • Debt Reduction: The Center carries a debt of approximately $2.0 million, and the financial package concludes in May 2012 with a balloon payment of $2.06 million. This debt service and debt burden is limiting and represents the highest priority for 2012. • Cash Flow: The 2011 -Business Plan developed in December 2010 projects a net income that can be used to retire debt and that plan has been adhered to through four solid quarters of development activity and other actions to derive the expected cash results from the plan. • Fundraising: Prior to 2009, fundraising totals for any given year approached the $1 million mark, while funds raised the last two years were a fraction of that figure. Dedicated attention to fundraising is the next priority and aggressive targets will be set and pursued.
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Virginia Historical Society Mission To connect people to America’s past through the unparralelled story of Virginia. By collecting, preserving, and interpreting the Commonwealth’s history, we link present with past and inspire future generations.
Current Needs
PO Box 7311 Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 358-4901 http://www.vahistorical.org
• Additional Endowment: $20,000,000 • Underwrite Free Admission: $60,000 annually • Conservation of Collections: $250,000 • Youth Education Fund: $30,000 annually -
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Mission To collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the art of world cultures from all periods of history, to encourage the study of the arts, and to enrich lives. 200 N Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 340-1515 www.vmfa.museum
Current Needs • Private donations for art aquisitions • Art education program- funding • Exhibition funding • Conservation lab equipment • Collections Management/Digital Assest Management Systems -
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• Technology Advancements
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Virginia Performing Arts Foundation DBA CenterStage Foundation Mission
600 E. Grace StreetSuite 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 592-3330 www.richmondcenterstage.com
To promote an inspiring environment where performing arts will flourish and strengthen the Virginia capital region’s cultural, social and economic vitality; provide support and strengthen relationships among visual, performing and cultural arts; broaden audience participation through diverse and innovative programming and community engagement; create transformational performing arts education opportunities for students of all ages; assist in the development of strategies for new and enhanced performing arts venues and related real estate; and provide financial support for the operations of all Richmond CenterStage venues.
Current Needs • Funding for the BrightLights Education initiative, Digital Arts Learning Center, our diverse artistic programming, the operations of our venues, and the future of CenterStage through an endowment fund. -
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Virginian’s for the Arts Mission
One East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 644-2787 www.VaForArts.org
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To advance the interests of the arts and artists for the benefit of all citizens and communities of Virginia. To support increased public funding for the arts for the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts; to encourage legislative actions that will improve conditions for the arts and artists, and discourage legislation that would affect the arts adversely; to communicate regularly with our membership of artists, arts organizations and citizens statewide; to assist artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations in their growth and development by providing peer networking and professional education and exchange opportunities; and to work to increase public value of and appreciation for the arts in Virginia.
Current Needs • $10,000: An integrated database and re-design of the website. • Marketing to expand membership. • New benefits of membership brochure $4,000 • Board development -
Want More? Check out our other Arts&Cultures issues, featuring the following nonprofit organizations: VISUAL ARTS 1708 Gallery, Inc Art 180, Inc. Art on Wheels Art6, Inc. Artspace Billboard Art Project Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation CultureWorks Inc. Gallery5 Petersburge Area Art League, Inc. Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, Inc. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Foundation Virginia Foundation for Architecture, Inc. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Visual Arts Center of Richmond
PERFORMING ARTS African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia Cadence Theatre Company City Singers Children’s Choirs Concert Ballet of Virginia Conductors Guild, Inc. Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation CultureWorks, Inc. Da Capo Virginia Firehouse Theatre Project, Inc. Greater Richmond Chjildren’s Choir HARPS Foundation HATTheatre, Inc Henley Street Theatre Company James River Ringers, Inc. K Dance Incorporated Kid Pan Alley Latin Ballet of Virginia, Inc. Monument City Music Productions, Inc.
Offering, Inc. One Voice Chorus, Inc. Richmond Ballet, Inc. Richmond Concert Band Society Richmond Jazz Society, Inc. Richmond Philharmonic, Inc. Richmond Shakespeare Richmond Symphony Richmond Triangle Players Robinson Theater Community Arts Center School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Inc. Sycamore Rouge Incorporated The Fischer Sundae Puppets Virginia Opera Virginia Performing Arts Foundation DBA CenterStage Foundation Virginia Repertory Theatre