
How to Fight Back Government Cuts
When the Classical Theatre of Harlem lost $60,000 in NEA funding, outrage followed. But let’s strip away the emotion and apply business logic: if your organization can’t survive without a government grant, the problem isn’t the funding cut—it’s your model. The arts shouldn’t have to beg. They should thrive. Planned giving isn’t flashy, but it works. It’s time to move from panic to planning—and build financial independence that doesn’t hinge on politics or pity.