About Rozsa Foundation
The Rozsa Foundation is a philanthropic organization that builds on the legacy of its founders who were acknowledged supporters of the Arts by supporting not-for-profit arts organizations active in the City of Calgary, and hosting a province-wide arts management competition. The Rozsa Foundation also provides limited operational support to a variety of non-arts agencies through donor advised and designated funds.
The Rozsa Foundation has three broad strategic priorities:
- Build administrative capacity in arts organizations: increase management expertise, improve organizational stability, strengthen boards by involving a more diverse demographic, provide up to date research and introduce new business models.
- Fund engaging and varied artistic experiences that educate the public and build loyal audiences.
- Positively influence public opinion of and support for the Arts.
The Rozsa Foundation addresses the following gaps and opportunities:
- Arts Administrators either lack appropriate educational background, and/or have few professional development opportunities.
- Typically, youth and ethnically diverse residents are not well represented in arts audiences or Boards.
- The volunteer pool is declining.
- Up to date local arts sector research is too expensive for most arts organizations to obtain.
- Increasing demand for financial investment, has given rise to the tools of social enterprise and the shift from Corporate Social Responsibility to Creating Shared Value.
- The value of the arts is poorly articulated, especially by those not directly involved.
- Artistic presentation is no longer limited to dedicated venues so should be fostered through-out the city and virtual world.