Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan push for substantially increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according too Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
The call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures. Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector-built on the shared goal of bolstering federal funding-is essential for long-term sustainability.This initiative aims to build a compelling case for increased support for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), emphasizing the economic and cultural return on investment.
“Achieving our goal will involve embarking on a strategic, bipartisan campaign,” Dorning stated, outlining a multi-faceted approach combining grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations. The strategy will focus on showcasing success stories and quantifiable data demonstrating the impact of federal arts funding.
dorning acknowledged the challenges ahead but emphasized the power of collective action. “The path to fully funding the NEA and NEH is undoubtedly challenging,and it’s easy for advocates to feel disheartened when progress is threatened. yet in the face of these obstacles, our collective strength lies in uniting around shared objectives,” she said. The recent conference,she noted,reinforced a common vision for a thriving nonprofit arts sector,and now is the time to translate that vision into tangible results in washington.
The DPE represents a diverse range of professional unions, including those representing artists, writers, and performers. The AEMI coalition specifically focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities within the arts and entertainment industries.
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according to Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
The call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures and advocates seek to bolster support for institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector is essential to building a compelling case for increased federal funding, emphasizing the economic and cultural return on investment.
“Our shared goal of increasing federal funding for the arts should form the bedrock of a coordinated, collaborative effort,” Dorning stated. ”Achieving this will involve embarking on a strategic, bipartisan campaign to build an undeniable case for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities.”
the proposed initiative will utilize a multi-faceted approach, combining grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations. Advocates plan to highlight success stories and quantifiable data demonstrating the impact of federal arts funding.
Despite acknowledging the challenges in securing increased funding, Dorning expressed optimism based on the collective passion demonstrated at the recent conference. “The path to fully funding the NEA and NEH is undoubtedly challenging, and it’s easy for advocates to feel disheartened when progress is threatened,” she said. “Yet in the face of these obstacles, our collective strength lies in uniting around shared objectives.”
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according to Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
The call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures and advocates seek to bolster support for institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector is essential to building a compelling case for increased funding, emphasizing the economic and cultural return on investment that federal support provides.
“our shared goal of increasing federal funding for the arts should form the bedrock of a coordinated, collaborative effort,” Dorning stated. The initiative will require a multi-faceted approach, combining grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
The strategy centers on demonstrating the quantifiable benefits of federal arts funding, highlighting success stories, and forging bipartisan support in Washington. Despite acknowledging the challenges ahead, Dorning expressed optimism fueled by the collective passion of arts advocates and a shared vision for a sustainable nonprofit arts sector.
Dorning leads the DPE, the nation’s largest federation of unions, and is spearheading the AEMI coalition’s efforts to secure greater federal support for the creative industries.
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according to Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference,advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts,Entertainment,and Media Industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
The call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures and advocates seek to bolster support for institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector is essential to building a compelling case for increased funding, emphasizing the economic and cultural return on investment that federal support provides.
“Our shared goal of increasing federal funding for the arts should form the bedrock of a coordinated, collaborative effort,” Dorning stated. The initiative will require a multi-faceted approach, combining grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
The strategy centers on demonstrating the quantifiable benefits of federal arts funding through success stories and data, aiming to overcome challenges and build bipartisan support in Washington. Dorning emphasized the importance of unity among arts advocates, citing the recent conference as a demonstration of a shared vision for a sustainable nonprofit arts sector.
Dorning leads the DPE, the nation’s largest federation of unions. Further facts on the AEMI coalition can be found at https://www.dpeaflcio.org/aemi.
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers,according to Jennifer Dorning,president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
the call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures. Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector-built on the shared goal of bolstering federal funding-is essential for long-term sustainability. This initiative aims to build an undeniable case for increased support for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
“Achieving our goal will involve embarking on a strategic, bipartisan campaign,” Dorning stated, emphasizing the need to demonstrate the return on investment that federal arts funding provides through quantifiable data and compelling success stories. The multi-faceted approach will combine grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers,business leaders,and philanthropic organizations.
Dorning acknowledged the challenges ahead but underscored the power of collective action. “The path to fully funding the NEA and NEH is undoubtedly challenging, and it’s easy for advocates to feel disheartened when progress is threatened. Yet in the face of these obstacles,our collective strength lies in uniting around shared objectives,” she said. The recent conference, she noted, reinforced a common vision for a thriving nonprofit arts sector, and now is the time to translate that vision into tangible federal support.
Dorning leads the DPE, the nation’s largest federation of unions.Further information on the AEMI coalition can be found at https://www.dpeaflcio.org/aemi.
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according to Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
The call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures and advocates seek to bolster support for institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector is essential to building a compelling case for increased funding, emphasizing the economic and cultural return on investment that federal support provides.
“Our shared goal of increasing federal funding for the arts should form the bedrock of a coordinated, collaborative effort,” Dorning stated. The initiative will require a multi-faceted approach, combining grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
The strategy hinges on demonstrating the quantifiable benefits of federal arts funding, highlighting success stories, and forging bipartisan support in Washington. Despite acknowledging the challenges ahead, Dorning expressed optimism fueled by the collective passion of arts advocates and a shared vision for a sustainable nonprofit arts sector.
Dorning leads the DPE, the nation’s largest federation of unions.Further information on the AEMI coalition can be found at https://www.dpeaflcio.org/aemi.
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according to Jennifer Dorning, president of the department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
The call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures. Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector-built on the shared goal of bolstering federal funding-is essential for long-term sustainability. This initiative aims to build an undeniable case for increased support for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
“achieving our goal will involve embarking on a strategic, bipartisan campaign,” Dorning stated, emphasizing the need to demonstrate the return on investment that federal arts funding provides through quantifiable data and compelling success stories.The multi-faceted approach will combine grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
Dorning acknowledged the challenges ahead but underscored the power of collective action. “The path to fully funding the NEA and NEH is undoubtedly challenging, and it’s easy for advocates to feel disheartened when progress is threatened. Yet in the face of these obstacles, our collective strength lies in uniting around shared objectives,” she said. The recent conference, she noted, reinforced a common vision for a thriving nonprofit arts sector, and now is the time to translate that vision into tangible federal support.
Dorning leads the DPE, the nation’s largest federation of unions. Further information on the AEMI coalition can be found at https://www.dpeaflcio.org/aemi.
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan push for significantly increased federal investment in the nonprofit arts and humanities is gaining momentum following a recent conference focused on the future of creative workers, according to Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) at the AFL-CIO. Dorning presented at the conference, advocating for increased federal arts funding as a core tenet of the DPE’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industries (AEMI) union coalition strategy.
the call for action comes as the nonprofit arts sector faces ongoing financial pressures and advocates seek to bolster support for institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the national Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Dorning argues that a coordinated effort between unions and employers across the creative sector is essential to building a compelling case for increased funding, emphasizing the economic and cultural return on investment that federal support provides.
“Our shared goal of increasing federal funding for the arts should form the bedrock of a coordinated, collaborative effort,” Dorning stated. The initiative will require a multi-faceted approach, combining grassroots advocacy with targeted outreach to policymakers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
The strategy hinges on demonstrating the quantifiable benefits of federal arts funding,highlighting success stories,and forging bipartisan support in Washington.Despite acknowledging the challenges ahead,Dorning expressed optimism fueled by the collective passion of arts advocates and a shared vision for a sustainable nonprofit arts sector.
Dorning leads the DPE, the nation’s largest federation of unions. Further information on the AEMI coalition can be found at https://www.dpeaflcio.org/aemi.
