New Grantmaking Directions We’re Exploring March 2, 2016 We’re now exploring two areas of grantmaking and want to provide an update — and ask for additional input.
A Very Warm Welcome to our Newest Board Members February 26, 2016 Kafi D. Blumenfield and Maria Anguiano appointed as of January 2016
Two Minutes With… Lydia Villarreal February 22, 2016 In this episode … we profile Board Member Lydia Villarreal, who talks about a recent visit to Salinas.
The 2016 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards Recipients February 18, 2016 ANNOUNCING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2016 JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Two Minutes With… Greg Avis February 12, 2016 In this episode of Two Minutes With… we profile Board Chair Greg Avis. Greg talks about our evolving focus.
Navigating the Journey February 4, 2016 Last week, The James Irvine Foundation announced an evolving focus based on the twin goals of expanding economic and political opportunity for California families and young adults who are working but struggling with poverty. In a related email, I introduced aspects of our evolving Arts program. Today, I would like to provide additional context on our Arts strategy and future directions.
Irvine’s Evolving Focus January 27, 2016 We have been examining how to sharpen our focus to make the best use of our foundation’s experience, skills, connections, and grantmaking resources. Our goal was not to go find something new – it was to build on what’s working and find ways to do it even better.
Tough Questions About Engagement Practices and Programming in the Arts January 19, 2016 Engagement is a buzzword in the arts field, there’s no way around it. There are a multitude of perspectives about what defines engagement, exactly who we’re engaging, how to engage authentically and productively, and why it matters at all.
Two Regional Partnerships in Successful Student Transitions January 15, 2016 April Yee announces two regional partnerships for Bridging the Gap, an effort supporting successful student transitions from high school to postsecondary.
Lessons in Cultural Participation and Financial Sustainability January 12, 2016 In our recent posts, the Irvine Arts team has been exploring the ways nonprofits can expand arts engagement — to create meaningful experiences that bring forward the full public benefit of arts, and to also increase organizational sustainability for the future.