Services in the Suburbs

Participating Organizations

Art-Reach enriches lives by connecting underserved audiences with cultural experiences so that they may enjoy and benefit from the transformative powers of the arts. We serve as an anchor institution in the Philadelphia community that is commonly regarded as the go-to resource for improving the accessibility of the cultural community and for connecting the cultural and human-service communities. Founded in 1986, Art-Reach is the only organization in the Philadelphia region solely devoted to increasing cultural participation among all traditionally underserved audiences. We are a recognized leader in the field of cultural accessibility, and served over 17,000 people last year.

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia strengthens the capacity and operations of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations by matching expertise and resources from the business and legal sectors.  Through meaningful partnerships and volunteerism, our programs include: Business On Board - Trained board members and governance education; Business On Call - Hands-on volunteer assistance for performances and projects; Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA) - Management consultants for specific business challenges; Philadelphia Lawyers for the Arts - Pro bono and low cost legal assistance for arts-related legal issues. For more information, call 215-790-3620 or visit www.artsandbusinessphila.org.

The Creative Arts and Aging Network (CAAN) Artful Aging ~ We promote avenues and opportunities for all elders, artists and people in the aging network to explore the arts and humanities as a means for life enhancement. CAAN is a completely volunteer-run organization that is made up of local artists, arts and cultural organizations, aging services organizations and other persons dedicated to promoting opportunities for people 55+ to experience arts and culture in their lives.

Dance/USA Philadelphia provides advocacy, resources, services, and collaborative opportunities for the dance community in Greater Philadelphia. This local office of Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, was founded in 2007 and has grown to be a critical resource for the 115+ dance companies and presenters, and over 500 individual dance artists in the region. Local priorities include: Advocacy - ensuring a strong voice for professional dance; Artist Services - including the Dance/UP Resource Center & Video Lab in Center City; Philadelphia Dance Collection at Temple - helping protect and preserve the local legacy; Theater Rental Subsidy Program - making more self-produced home seasons possible; Philadelphia Dance Showcase - platforming tour-ready dance works across genre and style.

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is committed to helping your organization thrive in today’s competitive operating environment. The Cultural Alliance offers an array of services for arts and culture organizations of all sizes. We can show you how to increase revenue and decrease expenses!

The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University’s School of Business is a capacity-building organization serving other nonprofits in the Delaware Valley.  Through full-day classes in nonprofit skills, on-site group training and consulting services, we help nonprofits strengthen and enhance their operations, management, leadership and governance.   Because we are a nonprofit ourselves, we understand the nonprofit culture, structure and budget. 

Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is a national leader in helping nonprofits strengthen their financial health and improve their capacity to serve their communities.

The Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project (PACDP) was created to strengthen arts and culture in Pennsylvania by documenting and disseminating information on the sector.

The Regional Foundation Center (RFC) collects and manages the region’s most comprehensive nonprofit research collection. RFC's professional reference librarians provide free public access to the nation’s top tier grantseeking resources, and daily professional reference information on how to start, manage or fund nonprofit organizations.

The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia strengthens and leads the region's richly diverse theatre community by promoting positive awareness and serving as a resource for information, professional development, and advocacy.  The Theatre Alliance is a member-based leadership and service organization composed of non-profit professional theatres, individual theatre artists, and affiliated organizations within the Greater Philadelphia region.
 

A special thanks to Main Line Art Center for hosting this event!