Strategic Partnerships Research
Strategic Partnerships Research
Project details
What we need
- A list of potential corporations or foundations to target for a specific partnership or grant opportunity
What we have in place
- We currently have videos, photos and flyers of past shows/events, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have a strategic plan and willing ED that is ready to help make this happen, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $4,828 , allowing us to target the right donors who can help us get on more stages around metro-Atlanta and positively impact the lives of the largest minority (19%) group in the US....well beyond ADA compliance.
The success of our organization depends on prospecting the right donors sensitive to disability and art. Without your help, we cannot produce the kind of leading edge initiatives needed. Your skills will empower us to change the narrative of capabilities for people w/disability.
Project plan
Our mission
SHOWAbility (formerly ABEL 2) uses Music and Performing Arts as our platform for Empowerment (Advocacy), Education, Enjoyment and Employment. Our north star is to become the Paralympics/Special Olympics of the Arts and Entertainment Industries.
Our mission is to Enhance the Quality of Life of People with Disabilities and the Under-served by Creating Music and Arts opportunities for Employment and Enjoyment!
What we do
People with Disabilities represent the largest MINORITY group in America (64 Million people with disabilities - 20% USA population and 1.3 Billion people with disabilities worldwide)...and is the only minority group that anyone can join at any time.
SHOWAbility is for people with visible and invisible disabilities and the supportive people who love them. SHOWAbility is the ally that uplifts the gifts of people with disabilities to be valued and enjoyed by the world without limitations or barriers. In a visible, catchy, and fun-loving way, all of SHOWAbility programming seeks to increase awareness and visibility for the talents and capabilities of people with disabilities so they can pursue their dream to shine on stage while being valued for their uniqueness. SHOWAbility is on the leading edge, initiating unique change by fearlessly creating programming that "values differences", "enjoys similarities", and "embraces oneness" of all people without being patronizing. All are seen as able and not unable, broken, or sick.
Our programs offerings are:
Virtual
* Monthly Virtual Artistic Masterclasses that offer performing arts training program for an inclusive audience of artists and enthusiasts with and without disabilities.
In-Person (once things open-up)
* Statewide Talent Show seeking talented stage performers across the disability spectrum
* The INCLUSIVE CHORUS, made up of singers with and without disabilities
* Disability Awareness Career Day at elementary schools featuring professionals with disabilities
Currently being curated
* Advocacy for accessibility and inclusion in arts theatres and performance venues
* Booking agency for artists with disabilities seeking opportunities for Film/TV and stage.