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Have you ever wondered what the Advancement team at Music for All is up to? Wanted inside information about exciting projects we are working on? Well wonder no longer because the Advancement team is starting a monthly blog! Each, month, we will share information about interesting Advancement projects, upcoming events, stories of impact, and exciting news from our department. My name is Elise Middleton, and I am the Music for All Advancement Coordinator, as well as the author of these blogs. I started here at Music for All in October, and I love being a part of this impactful, passionate organization. One project that I can’t wait to tell you about is Brackets for Good!

We are thrilled to be a part of the Indianapolis Brackets for Good (BFG) tournament for the second year in a row. Inspired by March Madness, Brackets for Good hosts single-elimination, bracket-style fundraising tournaments across the country that raise much-needed funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Charities advance through the weekly rounds, by rallying enthusiastic donors and online followers to score more points than their opponent. Every $1 donated through https://bfg.org/ equals 1 point scored for the chosen charity. At the end of each round, the nonprofit with the most points in the individual match-up advances to the next round, the points are reset, and the fundraising continues until a champion is crowned. All nonprofits retain the donations they raise, and the tournament champion will receive a grand prize donation of $10,000 from the title sponsor. Exciting, am I right?!

The competition kicks-off February 24, 2017! This tournament is a fun-filled competitive activity that the entire Music for All staff loves to take on. Last year, we raised just over $5,000, so of course, we want to beat that total this year. The dollars raised will help support our advocacy efforts, professional development opportunities for directors in underserved communities, scholarships for students and directors to attend Summer Symposium, and much more.

This competition is fast approaching, with February 24 being the kick-off day! Please keep a lookout on Music for All social media channels for more. We hope you will join us, and show your support for Music for All and the power of music during this fun and rewarding competition, by donating and encouraging others to participate!

To learn more about Brackets for Good, check out the homepage at https://bfg.org. Music for All also has an informational page at https://indianapolis.bfg.org/matchup/music-for-all-inc.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Advancement Department or the BFG competition, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (317) 524-6233.