Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

New York Phil’s Latest Renovation Plan Seems To Have Been Worth Waiting For

Wed, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
On Monday, the New York Philharmonic (NYP) and Lincoln Center announced what appears to be the actual renovation plan and design for the Philharmonic’s new hall. While observers have been conditioned to assume the organization’s are more likely crying wolf than renovation, it seems that the latest rendition is likely to stick. That’s a good
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How Is Your Organization Approaching #GivingTuesday This Year?

Tue, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Giving Tuesday
Ever since its launch, #GivingTuesday had become a staple in most nonprofit organization’s fundraising schedule. Since then, it’s become everything from a much-needed holiday giving boost to a trigger for donor fatigue. I’m very curious to learn more about your experiences. Specifically: Have you experienced donor fatigue and if so, what steps have you taken
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A Matter Of Governance At The Grand Teton Music Festival

Mon, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 125
Shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday, a public relations disaster started brewing at the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF). In a nutshell, the festival’s President and CEO, Andrew Palmer Todd, decided to fire a trio of long-time musicians for non-artistic reasons. The decision has been met with an enormous amount of dissatisfaction from festival musicians, patrons,
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