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September 16, 2021
The Catalyst Fund Incubator RFP Guide & Template
Further information on The Catalyst Fund Incubator
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May 11, 2022
In Solidarity with the Black Orchestral Network
The League of American Orchestras supports the Black Orchestral Network and shares its goals for change. The scarcity of Black musicians on orchestral stages harms us all, and we must move urgently to address this as a field.
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September 30, 2020
Opportunities in Arts Giving Through Next-Gen Philanthropy
We are living through the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth in our nation’s history as $30 trillion is being handed from one generation (Baby Boomers) to the next (mostly Gen-X and Millennials). Studies suggest that these generations—properly engaged—have the potential to be the most philanthropic. But how do we reach these donors and get them to include us in their charitable giving plans?
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February 13, 2025
Navigating the New Policy Environment
The rapidly emerging changes in federal policy have profound implications for the entire arts field, our work with governmental and nonprofit partners, and the communities we serve.
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October 9, 2020
Universal Charitable Deduction and the Latest Giving Trends
Building on years of advocacy by orchestras in partnership with the broader nonprofit sector, a new universal charitable deduction was created under the CARES Act in March, allowing the growing number of taxpayers who do not itemize their returns to receive a tax deduction of up to $300 per tax return for cash charitable donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations during calendar year 2020.
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November 5, 2020
Disaster Relief and Preparedness
The League, together with a number of other national arts organizations, has worked with Congress and federal agencies to ensure that arts organizations in communities affected by disaster have improved access to federal relief.
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February 10, 2023
Talia Shulze
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January 19, 2020
Orchestra Anniversaries 2019-2020
The League of American Orchestras is pleased to honor these member orchestras celebrating noteworthy anniversaries this season.
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January 7, 2021
Grant Programs
National funders look to the League of American Orchestras for leadership in regranting funds to orchestras to help them address critical needs. Current programs are the American Orchestras’ Futures Fund and The Catalyst Fund.