Digital Accelerator

Recognizing that digital adaptation is critical for the non-profit cultural sector to remain competitive and fulfill its potential, the Digital Accelerator Program will provide $30 million to help arts organizations invest in strategic improvements to their technology infrastructure. This includes tools to enhance core operations, such as integrated marketing and fundraising systems, as well as bold projects with the potential to benefit the broader cultural sector.

In continuing to deliver on community-building and creative missions during the pandemic, non-profit cultural organizations relied heavily on digital experimentation.  This program seeks to inform and solidify new opportunities by helping cultural organizations build audiences, increase fundraising, drive revenue, and continue to deliver dynamic programming virtually and in person – including extensive educational offerings.

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How The Digital Accelerator is Bringing Tech to The Arts

The first phase of the program focuses on 46 institutions in the US and the UK which will receive training and support. A Bloomberg Tech Fellow, designated by each participating organization from existing staff, will drive the development and implementation of their digital project. Bloomberg Philanthropies will work with technology experts who will provide strategic assessment and implementation guidance to the Bloomberg Tech Fellows. In the UK, these services will be provided by the Arts Council’s Digital Culture Network, and in the US, by the Lapine Group.

The organizations selected to participate in the Digital Accelerator program reach and represent a broad spectrum of creative endeavor, and a deep commitment to serving audiences.