76th Annual US Conference of Mayors Meeting

For Silver Sponsorship of the 76th Annual US Conference of Mayors Meeting in Miami on June 20-24, 2008

A Civic Blast

To deliver relevant content through new media channels targeted to 18-30 year olds who have not attended college

ARTSEEN

To allow student artists to exhibit their work by creating a multipurpose exposition space with a focus on education and community outreach and participation

Absolutely Aberdeen

To explore the opportunities to accelerate regional economic growth in northeast South Dakota through broadband technology and develop a plan for implementation

Alliance for Human Services

For 2008 general operating support

American Leadership Forum: Common Good Collaborative

To seed a change from individual to collaborative activity by funding the ALF Network Development Fund and co-creating the Common Good Collaborative

Ariel Education Initiative

For general operating support in lieu of an honorarium for Arne Duncan, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, who spoke at the March 9, 2008 Board dinner

Art + Research

To create a one-of-a-kind research and production art residency program offering the chance for artists to work with experts

Art Education Center

To help catalyze growth of the downtown cultural district by supporting a capital campaign to expand and improve the museum facility, create a new education center, and strengthen the museum's collections and library

ArtCenter/South Florida

To give low-income artists the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art computers by creating a need-based center for digital arts

BG Time

To bridge ethnic, economic and especially generational lines to raise digital literacy among seniors, enhancing their participation in civic dialogue

Ballet + Orchestra Collaboration

To spawn new passion for artistic collaboration by implementing a high-quality partnership between the renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the award-winning Miami City Ballet