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Philanthropy and Development in the Arts (AMGT90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject will provide students with an understanding of the role of philanthropy, development activities and fundraising in the cultural not-for-profit sector. The focus is on developing an appreciation of the role of institutional and individual partnerships in this area. Combining an analysis of major philanthropic institutions and international practices relating to private gifts and bequests, the subject canvasses the institutional and personal motivations of benefactors and provides an overview of the various government policies and legal frameworks that facilitate and enable philanthropic activity.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Investigate the incentives of philanthropic institutions
- Judge and weigh sources of non-government funding for a range of cultural and artistic activities
- Determine and compare the motivations of corporate and individual givers
- Communicate the value proposition of a specific partnership.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills and ability to work successfully with peers
- Access a broad range of resource material and appropriate professional and governmental agencies
- Demonstrate creative thinking
- Conceptualise and design projects
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
Last updated: 31 January 2024