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the Illinois Cultural Data Project

The Cultural Data Project is a web-based service for arts non-profits and funders. Arts organization input a variety of organizational, programmatic, and financial data to the system and are then able to obtain a wide variety of excellent pre-designed reports, see multi-year data about their operation and comparisons to similar groups, and directly upload data to foundations for grant proposals. The non-profit arts sector in a state as a whole gains the ability to see and learn from real, comprehensive data about the sector.

From the Blog

An introduction from David Farren

As I compose this initial post as Judith Stockdale's successor, I'm delighted by the warm welcome I've received in my new role, both here in Chicago and in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Although it can sometimes sound like a cliché, the opportunity to lead GDDF truly is a "dream job" for me. Read More »

18 years of foundation growth: Reflections and thanks from Judith Stockdale

A New Year is about looking forward, but at the end of 18-plus years at the foundation, I find myself looking back at my great learning curve and many challenging, fun, funny and marvelous experiences. Read More »

Laura Donnelley thanks Judith Stockdale for 18 years of service

A note from board chair Laura Donnelley as Judith Stockdale steps down as executive director after 18 years at the helm.  Read More »

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