GLCF to Host Annual Celebrate Giving Event with Focus on Creating an Inclusive Cultural Economy
LOWELL, MASS. – On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) will host its annual Celebrate Giving at UTEC in Lowell, Mass. The event will focus on Creating an Inclusive Cultural Economy and will highlight our related work in the community, including Mosaic Lowell, a fiscally sponsored program of GLCF and other creative partners.
This year’s event will feature a keynote by Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. Michael J. Bobbitt is a theater director, choreographer, and playwright who has dedicated his professional career to arts leadership. He joined Mass Cultural Council as Executive Director in February 2021, and is the highest-ranking cultural official in Massachusetts state government. Upon joining the Agency, he was invited to serve on the Board of Directors for the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies’ (NASAA). As Executive Director Michael has led Mass Cultural Council through the development of its first-ever Racial Equity Plan; worked with staff, Council Members, and cultural sector advocates to secure and distribute a historic $60.1M in state pandemic relief funding; and overseen the drafting and adoption of the Agency’s FY24-FY26 strategic plan.
The event will also include awarding three 2023 GLCF honors: Business Philanthropy Partner Award, Steven Joncas Community Connector Award, and Bankers’ Volunteer Award for Lifetime Achievement.
“This year’s Celebrate Giving will highlight creating an inclusive cultural economy and explore how using collective influence, voice, and support can move the progress forward,” said Jay Linnehan, Greater Lowell Community Foundation President and CEO. “We believe that philanthropy is something everyone can and should engage in, as fundamentally, philanthropy is about civic engagement – there are so many ways to get involved.”
Celebrate Giving reception will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and need to be reserved by October 18 at www.glcfoundation.org. Sponsorships are available.
About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 400 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of more than $55 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $25 million to the Greater Lowell community.
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Caption: GLCF Celebrate Giving 2023 will focus on creating an inclusive cultural economy in Greater Lowell with keynote Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council.
Photo credit: Johnny BTS Design Studio
