The challenge.
The Appalachian Big Ideas Fest is a three-day experience of insightful storytelling, arts and culture, and community building in Hazard, Kentucky. Appalachian Kentucky is a hotbed for creativity, artists, inspiration, and innovative ideas — and the Fest needed sustained support to explore the future of affordable housing, entrepreneurship, downtown revitalization, community safety, local food and sustainable agriculture, arts and culture, racial equity, and local leadership development.
What we did.
- Built fundraising structure for a multi-track regional festival
- Developed sponsorship strategy aligned with Appalachian-rooted values
- Coordinated with regional foundations and community development funders
- Established the Fest as an annual gathering with multi-year donor commitments
What’s true now.
The Fest now explores the BIG IDEAS moving Appalachia forward — affordable housing, entrepreneurship, downtown revitalization, community safety, local food, racial equity, and local leadership development.
You have the mission.
We help you fund it.
Tell us about your organization. We’ll come back within two business days with whether and how we can help.