Bloom exists because arts organizations are chronically underfunded and under-supported.
The sector is run by passionate leaders who are constantly asked to do the most with the least.
Bloom pairs a deep belief in the transformative power of the arts with senior, arts-specific fundraising expertise, so your mission receives the investment it deserves.
We care about your mission as much as you do.
Get a team that feels like full-time, without a single new hire.
I’m Stacy Handler
I started Bloom to have a broader impact in the arts sector. After raising ~$4M for more than 25 arts organizations, I’m proud to say I have.
My first arts fundraising experience was a special-events internship with The New York Philharmonic in 2010. Since then, I’ve worked at several other leading arts organizations, and rose from development assistant, to director of development, to managing director of a dance company.
But I wanted to support more organizations doing excellent, community-driven work. So in 2023, I left traditional employment and founded Bloom Arts Strategy.
In addition to my client-facing work, I’m honored to serve on the boards of Dance Canvas in Atlanta and Dunamis in Boston. I’m also co-founder of Georgia Arts Action Network (GAAN), a new state-wide arts advocacy organization that advocates for increased funding and stronger connections for Georgia’s artist community.
In other words, I’ve done it all.
A few of my favorite Bloom moments:
Tripling Baltimore School for the Arts campaign revenue
Providing Interim Director of Development services for the Children's Museum of Atlanta during which we exceeded our year-end campaign goal
Securing a $125,000 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town grant to create new public art in Baltimore, MD
Successfully managing a $700,000, 2-year project in partnership with the City of Boston to serve over 1,500 artists
Meet the team:
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Eliza Malecki
Development, Marketing & Operations Manager
Since 2024, Eliza has been the administrative backbone of Bloom, making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Based in Boston, MA, she has served organizations including Green Street Studios, Bearnstow, Masary Studios, Dunamis Boston, and Harlow Nonprofit Consulting. She also works professionally as a dancer, choreographer, producer, and dramaturg.
Get the support your community deserves.
The first step to meeting your fundraising goals is to schedule a free, no-pressure, 30-minute intro call.