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What’s Your #GivingTuesday Story?

Wed, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday, the self described “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration” is back for year five and took place on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Since its launch, a number of orchestras have participated so let’s open up today’s post to any group that took part in#GivingTuesday 2016 so we
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Five Tips For Maximizing Your End Of Year Online Giving Campaign

Tue, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
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It’s that time of year again when development departments are putting the final touches on the end of year annual giving campaign. In order to help maximize those efforts, here are five best practice tips to help you avoid overlooking critical items. Don’t shy away from the challenge; go, confront these problems. Fight! Win! And
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Monday Inspiration

Sun, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
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If you’re still feeling a bit down, I highly recommend taking the time to read a letter written by Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock from the early part of 2016 and published at nesthq.com. Addressed to “the Next Generation of Artists” it is an inspiring letter that is every bit as beneficial for arts managers
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The Pittsburgh Symphony Strike Is Over

Fri, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
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Just a quick post-Thanksgiving note today to make sure you haven’t inadvertently overlooked the good news that the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra work stoppage has ended and the group is back to work with a newly ratified collective bargaining agreement. Rumblings of a deal surfaced via an article by Elizabeth Bloom in the 11/22/2016 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette then
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What We’re Thankful For As Arts Administrators 2016

Wed, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
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In a field where it can become all too easy to feel the pressures of the day to day grind, we sometimes forget to take a step back and acknowledge the things we’re grateful for. To that end, I asked the contributors at ArtsHacker to continue our tradition from last year and share a few
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