Ami Davis

Working toward making art meaningful, accessible and dynamic for everyone.

[Minnesota Freedom Fund @MNFreedomFund]

Fam

we're supporting a movement constellation of formations

you know what to do

make these fundraisers go wild

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https://t.co/alF3tVJrab (@reclaimtheblock )

https://t.co/UmeHfOIu7f (@UR_Ninja )

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[Vu Le (with one E) @NonprofitAF]

Just got asked for my opinion on the future of philanthropy. Listen, there won’t be a future for anyone if we don’t all take bold actions. Foundations and DAFs need to light a 🔥 under their assets and give out significantly more funds and be willing to engage with politics

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Artists in dialogue with nature. It can't be just about aesthetics anymore. https://t.co/6ZqJtyq8Gb

[Art + Museum Transparency @AMTransparency]

Ok, so your non-profit is doing a societal good, great 🤗

The question is: does that good justify the way it treats its worst paid staff?

How much good does it take to justify that? Who gets to decide when the good is good enough to absolve the organization?

[Lonnie G. Bunch III @SmithsonianSec]

Audience question: What's your plan for the Smithsonian in 2050?

The Smithsonian should be a place that engages younger audiences. We will be bolder in exploring and grappling with the issues of the day and helping people find tools to live their lives. #CreatingNMAAHC

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

"We’re backing ourselves behind the science that tells us every day within our institution how our world is changing due to human-caused climate change and the warming planet." #MuseumsAreNotNeutral https://t.co/VAVOG2LxbS

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

My bad: this should say “Contrary to popular belief, museums aren’t at risk of losing nonprofit status by marching. They just risk losing credibility by not marching.” Thanks @A_Kabaker @EphemeralErika for catching my typo.

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Contrary to popular belief, museums aren’t at risk of losing nonprofit status by marching. They just risk losing credibility.

[Andrea Ledesma @am_ledesma]

.@FieldMuseum is marching with the #GlobalClimateStrike

We're out here for the rising oceans, burning forests, vulnerable communities, biodiversity...
We're out here with hope. 🌎

#StrikeWithUs #MuseumsAreNotNeutral

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

@EphemeralErika and @A_Kabaker I’ve known science museums that won’t participate in marches because they fear losing nonprofit status by being “too political.” I’ve advocated for marching because our communities expect us to take a stand for science.

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

One of the many glamorous perks that working at a museum provides. https://t.co/43QDiOczrK via @theonion

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

I hope that, when you look at an annual report from your favorite nonprofit, and see your name accurately spelled, categorized, and alphabetized, you thank your friendly local development person who just may have spent hours checking and rechecking the donor list. Wink.

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Plenty of nonprofits have "gut check" policies for determining when to deny contributions from funders. Much to be done to make those policies transparent and develop more standardized ethics. https://t.co/QX40CjCpk4

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

"We keep secrets a lot in development. And some secrets are just not worth keeping." https://t.co/FTi0poe05A via @Philanthropy

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

For a gov't grant, these are indeed pretty quick. #GetTheGrant

[California Humanities @CA_Humanities]

Attention grant seekers: guidelines for #HumanitiesforAll Quick Grants are available & the application is open! Deadline: October 15. Register for tomorrow's webinar for more. https://t.co/QAd2XURwiB
#grants #PublicHumanities #humanities #California #funding #CaliforniaHumanities

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

I'm late to the polyphonic party, but intrigued by museums that use the term to be more inclusive. https://t.co/qT2nWWaOBr

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Since tour guides are often unpaid volunteers, I only wonder (and hope) that these guides are paid for their time and talent. https://t.co/WU3B2h9U0P

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Grant applications actually exacerbate the inequity most grants are intended to address. https://t.co/pE4x5mxz6H

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Applications are now being accepted for 15 of the @CalArtsCouncil grant programs, with funding available to community arts projects, arts for youth, arts and justice projects, and operational and field support. https://t.co/d3fjYceOdS #GetTheGrant

[Ami Davis @KitschFrau]

Diligently following these #museumfundraising dilemmas and watching how leaders reconcile. Do corporations and donors have a responsibility to pay reparations for unethical business through charitable contributions? Or is it blood money? https://t.co/CgvdC8nGQV