by Sarah J Benvenuti | Jun 9, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
Often, when friends and family travel with me for the first time, they are surprised to learn that I’m not big on itineraries. Many see me as someone who loves a plan and always knows what I want to do next. And while that is true, I’m also someone who prepares to...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | May 13, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
With the world changing so rapidly around us, it is challenging to find any stability in our work. And yet, we choose to do this kind of work in order to support our community – to provide beauty in times of hardship; to ensure every child can have the...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Apr 10, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
In a time of ongoing upheaval and change, we discuss the trends we are seeing and what arts organizations should be thinking about. I got my first Managing Director position at a theater company in the fall of 2007. In the 18 years since that day, I have managed...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Apr 8, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
Grant WriterPart-Time, Contractor, Remote$22/hour; 10 – 15 hours/weekDepartment of Clients Services Benvenuti Arts is seeking an experienced Grant Writer to join our team. The Grant Writer will report to the Associate Director of Consulting Services under the...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Mar 12, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
The snow has turned to rain in the Northeast and my allergies are a constant frustration, which can mean only one thing: we’re heading into gala season! As you may know, many cultural organisations hold their galas or fundraisers in the springtime. A bookend to season...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Feb 12, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
It’s been a wild few weeks, hasn’t it? Between sweeping, but ambiguous, Executive Orders, and issuing then rescinding of the OMB pause on federal funds, we’ve all been on our toes trying to figure out every bit of new, nonsensical news. Below we share some reflections...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Jan 9, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
In this article we share two major game changers that will make your grant writing process a lot easier. When we ask potential clients what grants they have applied for and received in the past, we often get answers like this: Well, we got our city’s grant one year,...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Dec 10, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
Read on for step-by-step guidance and practical tips approaching NEA. While federal funding is not the primary source of money for cultural organizations in the United States, there is no doubt that receiving a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Nov 25, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
“Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” – President Joe Biden (amongst many others!) Knowing your numbers, and planning with budgets for arts organizations has never been easier. Anyone who has worked...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Nov 4, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
While celebrating 10 years of Benvenuti Arts today, back in October of 2014, I had already given my notice at my last full-time employment job, with a plan to launch Benvenuti Arts that November, when I received an email. The exact words are no longer with me but,...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Oct 9, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
Shifting arts funding trends highlight the need for adaptability, community focus, and artist-centered strategies to thrive in uncertain and changing times. Here’s our take on the industry round-up. I sent an email during last May to our clients about the state...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Sep 23, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
It has been a wild four years. Scratch that: a wild eight years. I was reminded this summer – as grant deadlines seemed to change and condense amongst many funders, with programs changing, and funding holding steady but feeling smaller due to inflation (Sato,...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Sep 3, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
It’s been some time since we have been communicating regularly. Like so many others in our field, we have been working hard to navigate the changes in philanthropy, while also taking much-needed time to codify our values and direction after four years of rapid...
