Creating Impact Beyond the Music: A Giving-Back Guide for Artists and Teams
Jessica McDevitt, social impact consultant, shares a curated list of trusted non-profits, offering practical ways for artists and teams to turn intention into impact.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
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Jessica McDevitt
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
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Jessica McDevitt
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
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Jessica McDevitt
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
reverb
reverb
Charities & Non-Profits
You’ve definitely seen their iconic reusable Nalgene bottles or their ROCKNREFILL water stations at shows and festivals. REVERB partners with artists, tours, venues, and festivals to build a more sustainable music industry.
How to engage: Invite them to table on tour, co-brand a reusable water bottle, install water refill stations, or work with them to green your venue or festival footprint.
reverb
reverb
Charities & Non-Profits
You’ve definitely seen their iconic reusable Nalgene bottles or their ROCKNREFILL water stations at shows and festivals. REVERB partners with artists, tours, venues, and festivals to build a more sustainable music industry.
How to engage: Invite them to table on tour, co-brand a reusable water bottle, install water refill stations, or work with them to green your venue or festival footprint.
reverb
reverb
Charities & Non-Profits
You’ve definitely seen their iconic reusable Nalgene bottles or their ROCKNREFILL water stations at shows and festivals. REVERB partners with artists, tours, venues, and festivals to build a more sustainable music industry.
How to engage: Invite them to table on tour, co-brand a reusable water bottle, install water refill stations, or work with them to green your venue or festival footprint.
reverb
reverb
Charities & Non-Profits
You’ve definitely seen their iconic reusable Nalgene bottles or their ROCKNREFILL water stations at shows and festivals. REVERB partners with artists, tours, venues, and festivals to build a more sustainable music industry.
How to engage: Invite them to table on tour, co-brand a reusable water bottle, install water refill stations, or work with them to green your venue or festival footprint.
musicares
musicares
Charities & Non-Profits
Communities & Networking Groups
Truly the gold standard when it comes to caring for the music community. An extension of the Recording Academy, MusiCares provides health services (including dental cleanings and medical screenings), human services (support for basic living expenses), addiction recovery resources, and so much more.
To get involved: Spread the word on their weekly support groups, financial & nutritional coaching services. Attend a healing clinic for custom earplugs. Volunteer for The Day that Music Cares.
musicares
musicares
Charities & Non-Profits
Communities & Networking Groups
Truly the gold standard when it comes to caring for the music community. An extension of the Recording Academy, MusiCares provides health services (including dental cleanings and medical screenings), human services (support for basic living expenses), addiction recovery resources, and so much more.
To get involved: Spread the word on their weekly support groups, financial & nutritional coaching services. Attend a healing clinic for custom earplugs. Volunteer for The Day that Music Cares.
musicares
musicares
Charities & Non-Profits
Communities & Networking Groups
Truly the gold standard when it comes to caring for the music community. An extension of the Recording Academy, MusiCares provides health services (including dental cleanings and medical screenings), human services (support for basic living expenses), addiction recovery resources, and so much more.
To get involved: Spread the word on their weekly support groups, financial & nutritional coaching services. Attend a healing clinic for custom earplugs. Volunteer for The Day that Music Cares.
musicares
musicares
Charities & Non-Profits
Communities & Networking Groups
Truly the gold standard when it comes to caring for the music community. An extension of the Recording Academy, MusiCares provides health services (including dental cleanings and medical screenings), human services (support for basic living expenses), addiction recovery resources, and so much more.
To get involved: Spread the word on their weekly support groups, financial & nutritional coaching services. Attend a healing clinic for custom earplugs. Volunteer for The Day that Music Cares.
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
Charities & Non-Profits
One of the most impactful safety nets in our industry. Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry professionals facing physical or mental health challenges, disability, or age-related hardships.
To get involved: Fundraise by auctioning signed merch, VIP experiences, or exclusive items. Spread awareness by posting Sweet Relief resources in green rooms and backstage. Add a small optional donation to ticket sales.
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
Charities & Non-Profits
One of the most impactful safety nets in our industry. Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry professionals facing physical or mental health challenges, disability, or age-related hardships.
To get involved: Fundraise by auctioning signed merch, VIP experiences, or exclusive items. Spread awareness by posting Sweet Relief resources in green rooms and backstage. Add a small optional donation to ticket sales.
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
Charities & Non-Profits
One of the most impactful safety nets in our industry. Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry professionals facing physical or mental health challenges, disability, or age-related hardships.
To get involved: Fundraise by auctioning signed merch, VIP experiences, or exclusive items. Spread awareness by posting Sweet Relief resources in green rooms and backstage. Add a small optional donation to ticket sales.
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
sweet-relief-musicians-fund
Charities & Non-Profits
One of the most impactful safety nets in our industry. Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry professionals facing physical or mental health challenges, disability, or age-related hardships.
To get involved: Fundraise by auctioning signed merch, VIP experiences, or exclusive items. Spread awareness by posting Sweet Relief resources in green rooms and backstage. Add a small optional donation to ticket sales.
save-the-music-foundation
save-the-music-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
A leader in preserving music education, Save The Music donates instruments, supports teachers, and champions music education in school curriculums nationwide. Their work ensures the next generation has access to music programs.
How to engage: Artists can participate in grant delivery events, host a master class, join a school assembly, or get involved through their Artist Ambassador Program.
save-the-music-foundation
save-the-music-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
A leader in preserving music education, Save The Music donates instruments, supports teachers, and champions music education in school curriculums nationwide. Their work ensures the next generation has access to music programs.
How to engage: Artists can participate in grant delivery events, host a master class, join a school assembly, or get involved through their Artist Ambassador Program.
save-the-music-foundation
save-the-music-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
A leader in preserving music education, Save The Music donates instruments, supports teachers, and champions music education in school curriculums nationwide. Their work ensures the next generation has access to music programs.
How to engage: Artists can participate in grant delivery events, host a master class, join a school assembly, or get involved through their Artist Ambassador Program.
save-the-music-foundation
save-the-music-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
A leader in preserving music education, Save The Music donates instruments, supports teachers, and champions music education in school curriculums nationwide. Their work ensures the next generation has access to music programs.
How to engage: Artists can participate in grant delivery events, host a master class, join a school assembly, or get involved through their Artist Ambassador Program.
headcount
headcount
Charities & Non-Profits
It’s midterms season and no one does democracy like HeadCount. Founded in 2004, this non-partisan organization has registered over 1.7 million voters at concerts and festivals.
How to engage: Bring HeadCount on tour or to your festival to register fans and boost civic participation. Become an artist ambassador or collaborate on a sweepstakes. Share voter registration tools and election resources on socials to amplify civic engagement. See concerts for free by signing up to volunteer.
headcount
headcount
Charities & Non-Profits
It’s midterms season and no one does democracy like HeadCount. Founded in 2004, this non-partisan organization has registered over 1.7 million voters at concerts and festivals.
How to engage: Bring HeadCount on tour or to your festival to register fans and boost civic participation. Become an artist ambassador or collaborate on a sweepstakes. Share voter registration tools and election resources on socials to amplify civic engagement. See concerts for free by signing up to volunteer.
headcount
headcount
Charities & Non-Profits
It’s midterms season and no one does democracy like HeadCount. Founded in 2004, this non-partisan organization has registered over 1.7 million voters at concerts and festivals.
How to engage: Bring HeadCount on tour or to your festival to register fans and boost civic participation. Become an artist ambassador or collaborate on a sweepstakes. Share voter registration tools and election resources on socials to amplify civic engagement. See concerts for free by signing up to volunteer.
headcount
headcount
Charities & Non-Profits
It’s midterms season and no one does democracy like HeadCount. Founded in 2004, this non-partisan organization has registered over 1.7 million voters at concerts and festivals.
How to engage: Bring HeadCount on tour or to your festival to register fans and boost civic participation. Become an artist ambassador or collaborate on a sweepstakes. Share voter registration tools and election resources on socials to amplify civic engagement. See concerts for free by signing up to volunteer.
calling-all-crows
calling-all-crows
Charities & Non-Profits
The go-to organization for feminist advocacy in music spaces. Calling All Crows collaborates with artists, venues, and music companies to create safer work environments.
To get involved: Host a #HerefortheMusic training for your company/tour/venue and become trained in bystander intervention + sexual violence prevention. Launch a #VoiceYourChoice campaign to engage fans in taking action for reproductive freedom.
calling-all-crows
calling-all-crows
Charities & Non-Profits
The go-to organization for feminist advocacy in music spaces. Calling All Crows collaborates with artists, venues, and music companies to create safer work environments.
To get involved: Host a #HerefortheMusic training for your company/tour/venue and become trained in bystander intervention + sexual violence prevention. Launch a #VoiceYourChoice campaign to engage fans in taking action for reproductive freedom.
calling-all-crows
calling-all-crows
Charities & Non-Profits
The go-to organization for feminist advocacy in music spaces. Calling All Crows collaborates with artists, venues, and music companies to create safer work environments.
To get involved: Host a #HerefortheMusic training for your company/tour/venue and become trained in bystander intervention + sexual violence prevention. Launch a #VoiceYourChoice campaign to engage fans in taking action for reproductive freedom.
calling-all-crows
calling-all-crows
Charities & Non-Profits
The go-to organization for feminist advocacy in music spaces. Calling All Crows collaborates with artists, venues, and music companies to create safer work environments.
To get involved: Host a #HerefortheMusic training for your company/tour/venue and become trained in bystander intervention + sexual violence prevention. Launch a #VoiceYourChoice campaign to engage fans in taking action for reproductive freedom.
ryan-seacrest-foundation
ryan-seacrest-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
If you’re heading out on the road, plan a pediatric hospital visit with Seacrest Studios. The RSF Foundation has built state-of-the-art broadcast centers in pediatric hospitals nationwide, bringing music and entertainment to patients and their families. These visits are some of my favorite days in music; a powerful reminder that the impact of music reaches far beyond the stage.
To get involved: Schedule a visit on tour & give young patients the concert of their dreams.
ryan-seacrest-foundation
ryan-seacrest-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
If you’re heading out on the road, plan a pediatric hospital visit with Seacrest Studios. The RSF Foundation has built state-of-the-art broadcast centers in pediatric hospitals nationwide, bringing music and entertainment to patients and their families. These visits are some of my favorite days in music; a powerful reminder that the impact of music reaches far beyond the stage.
To get involved: Schedule a visit on tour & give young patients the concert of their dreams.
ryan-seacrest-foundation
ryan-seacrest-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
If you’re heading out on the road, plan a pediatric hospital visit with Seacrest Studios. The RSF Foundation has built state-of-the-art broadcast centers in pediatric hospitals nationwide, bringing music and entertainment to patients and their families. These visits are some of my favorite days in music; a powerful reminder that the impact of music reaches far beyond the stage.
To get involved: Schedule a visit on tour & give young patients the concert of their dreams.
ryan-seacrest-foundation
ryan-seacrest-foundation
Charities & Non-Profits
If you’re heading out on the road, plan a pediatric hospital visit with Seacrest Studios. The RSF Foundation has built state-of-the-art broadcast centers in pediatric hospitals nationwide, bringing music and entertainment to patients and their families. These visits are some of my favorite days in music; a powerful reminder that the impact of music reaches far beyond the stage.
To get involved: Schedule a visit on tour & give young patients the concert of their dreams.
rostr
rostr
Collaboration
Analytics
Industry News & Trades
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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ROSTR
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Promoted
rostr
rostr
Collaboration
Analytics
Industry News & Trades
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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stack-launch
ROSTR
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rostr-promoted-listing
Promoted
rostr
rostr
Collaboration
Analytics
Industry News & Trades
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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stack-launch
ROSTR
own
rostr-promoted-listing
Promoted
rostr
rostr
Collaboration
Analytics
Industry News & Trades
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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ROSTR
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ally-coalition
ally-coalition
Charities & Non-Profits
Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights? Founded by Jack Antonoff, TAC supports a network of grassroots orgs that better the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. Using the power of music, TAC brings local orgs to table at shows; mobilizing fans to take action for equality.
How to engage: Donate using the $1-per-ticket model. Bring TAC on tour or to your festival, or activate fans through pre-show service projects that support LGBTQ+ youth.
ally-coalition
ally-coalition
Charities & Non-Profits
Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights? Founded by Jack Antonoff, TAC supports a network of grassroots orgs that better the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. Using the power of music, TAC brings local orgs to table at shows; mobilizing fans to take action for equality.
How to engage: Donate using the $1-per-ticket model. Bring TAC on tour or to your festival, or activate fans through pre-show service projects that support LGBTQ+ youth.
ally-coalition
ally-coalition
Charities & Non-Profits
Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights? Founded by Jack Antonoff, TAC supports a network of grassroots orgs that better the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. Using the power of music, TAC brings local orgs to table at shows; mobilizing fans to take action for equality.
How to engage: Donate using the $1-per-ticket model. Bring TAC on tour or to your festival, or activate fans through pre-show service projects that support LGBTQ+ youth.
ally-coalition
ally-coalition
Charities & Non-Profits
Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights? Founded by Jack Antonoff, TAC supports a network of grassroots orgs that better the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. Using the power of music, TAC brings local orgs to table at shows; mobilizing fans to take action for equality.
How to engage: Donate using the $1-per-ticket model. Bring TAC on tour or to your festival, or activate fans through pre-show service projects that support LGBTQ+ youth.
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
Charities & Non-Profits
If you grew up in the Warped Tour era, you already know TWLOHA. One of my favorite mental health orgs, TWLOHA focuses on hope, connection, and access to care by offering QPR suicide prevention training, funding for therapy scholarships, and peer support groups.
To get involved: Partner digitally by sharing their resources, create a co-branded merch piece, or invite TWLOHA to table at festivals and live events.
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
Charities & Non-Profits
If you grew up in the Warped Tour era, you already know TWLOHA. One of my favorite mental health orgs, TWLOHA focuses on hope, connection, and access to care by offering QPR suicide prevention training, funding for therapy scholarships, and peer support groups.
To get involved: Partner digitally by sharing their resources, create a co-branded merch piece, or invite TWLOHA to table at festivals and live events.
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
Charities & Non-Profits
If you grew up in the Warped Tour era, you already know TWLOHA. One of my favorite mental health orgs, TWLOHA focuses on hope, connection, and access to care by offering QPR suicide prevention training, funding for therapy scholarships, and peer support groups.
To get involved: Partner digitally by sharing their resources, create a co-branded merch piece, or invite TWLOHA to table at festivals and live events.
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
to-write-love-on-her-arms-twloha
Charities & Non-Profits
If you grew up in the Warped Tour era, you already know TWLOHA. One of my favorite mental health orgs, TWLOHA focuses on hope, connection, and access to care by offering QPR suicide prevention training, funding for therapy scholarships, and peer support groups.
To get involved: Partner digitally by sharing their resources, create a co-branded merch piece, or invite TWLOHA to table at festivals and live events.
this-must-be-the-place
this-must-be-the-place
Charities & Non-Profits
Be The Place activates in live music spaces to combat the fentanyl crisis and prevent overdose. They travel nationwide to festivals, distributing free naloxone (Narcan) and providing overdose prevention training; meeting people where they're at with life-saving tools.
How to engage: Become an artist supporter. Keep Narcan stocked backstage. Host onsite training for staff and venues, and bring Be The Place to table at festivals.
this-must-be-the-place
this-must-be-the-place
Charities & Non-Profits
Be The Place activates in live music spaces to combat the fentanyl crisis and prevent overdose. They travel nationwide to festivals, distributing free naloxone (Narcan) and providing overdose prevention training; meeting people where they're at with life-saving tools.
How to engage: Become an artist supporter. Keep Narcan stocked backstage. Host onsite training for staff and venues, and bring Be The Place to table at festivals.
this-must-be-the-place
this-must-be-the-place
Charities & Non-Profits
Be The Place activates in live music spaces to combat the fentanyl crisis and prevent overdose. They travel nationwide to festivals, distributing free naloxone (Narcan) and providing overdose prevention training; meeting people where they're at with life-saving tools.
How to engage: Become an artist supporter. Keep Narcan stocked backstage. Host onsite training for staff and venues, and bring Be The Place to table at festivals.
this-must-be-the-place
this-must-be-the-place
Charities & Non-Profits
Be The Place activates in live music spaces to combat the fentanyl crisis and prevent overdose. They travel nationwide to festivals, distributing free naloxone (Narcan) and providing overdose prevention training; meeting people where they're at with life-saving tools.
How to engage: Become an artist supporter. Keep Narcan stocked backstage. Host onsite training for staff and venues, and bring Be The Place to table at festivals.
Should you be inspired to bring any of these ideas to life, please reach out!
Should you be inspired to bring any of these ideas to life, please reach out!
Should you be inspired to bring any of these ideas to life, please reach out!
Should you be inspired to bring any of these ideas to life, please reach out!
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Contributor
Jessica McDevitt
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
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Contributor
Jessica McDevitt
Jessica McDevitt is a social impact strategist working at the intersection of music, partnerships, and purpose. She connects the dots for artists, brands, and fans to amplify philanthropic initiatives. She also hosts More or Less (with Jess), a podcast exploring mental health through candid conversations with musicians.
Read More