artsvest National

Overview of the artsvest National program:

artsvest is a national program run by Business / Arts and offers organizations training in sponsorship, marketing, and strategic partnerships to help them attract private sector funding. Through a matching funds incentive, the program encourages participating arts and culture organizations to secure sponsorship from businesses by doubling the private sector investment made. The program provides both funding and capacity-building opportunities through mentorship and training sessions on sponsorship development, creating business partnerships, and sustainable fundraising. The program focuses on growing the skills of arts organizations to improve their sustainability and community impact.

Benefits of the artsvest National program:

• Matching Funds: Opportunity to double private sector contributions through matching grants.
• Mentorship and Training: Access to expert-led workshops and one-on-one mentorship in sponsorship and marketing.
• Skill Development: Resources and guidance to build capacity in business partnership development, sponsorship acquisition, and sustainability.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with other arts organizations, sponsors, and community partners.

Eligibility criteria of the artsvest National program:

• To be eligible for artsvest Toronto, organizations must:
• Be a registered non-profit arts, heritage or culture organization.
• Have an operating budget of less than $1.5 million per year.
• Demonstrate an interest and need for training in sponsorship, marketing, governance, and/or fund development.
• Be located in the City of Toronto.
• Priority will be given to organizations that:
• Serve Indigenous, Black, or other equity-deserving communities through their mandate and/or major programming.
• Work in the area of community-engaged arts.
• Have five or fewer full-time year-round employees.
• Operate programs primarily outside the downtown core.
• Are BIPOC-led.