I think you bring up some really good points Derek. If we can attract the attention and collaborate with large and stable organizations it is more likely that our contribution will have a lasting impact.

Clear mission statements are vital to the success of non-profits and we have seen how lack of direction can negatively impact the growth of the cultural sector. That is why I through my backing behind Fund for the School District of Philadelphia.

I think we will do best to cede authority of this money rather than propose new projects, mostly because there is so much potential in education. With programs like the Black History Collaborative and the Fund, we plant a strong seed that can be watered by successful organizations and grow into much larger cultural achievements.