Colorado Springs Philharmonic Finds Itself On The AFM’s Unfair List
Mon, Mar 3, 2021
by Drew McManus
On 3/11/21 the musicians of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic (CSPhil) issued a press statement announcing the orchestra has been placed on the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) International Unfair List. This decision is the latest waypoint following the employer’s decision to use force majeure to cancel the union contract. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this went over like
It’s Time To Get Nonprofit Bids Up And Running
Fri, Mar 3, 2021
by Drew McManus
With vaccines rolling out and nonprofit organization’s looking to the future, it’s time to kick Nonprofit Bids back into gear. To that end, I’ve opened up the regular RFP submission form and will continue accepting entries to the provider launch list. Here’s a mockup of what your RFP will look like. Submit Your RFP Speaking of the
Quickbooks Rolls Out Fee Increase During Pandemic
Thu, Mar 3, 2021
by Drew McManus
Quickbooks sent users an email on 3/10/21 notifying them the ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment option that allows clients to pay invoices with funds directly from a bank account was going from a no-fee payment option to charging a one percent fee. Even worse is they are only giving users one month advance notice. As
Shop Talk S01E14: Musician Injuries Could Soar After COVID: Artistic Decision Makers Perspective
Tue, Mar 3, 2021
by Drew McManus
This is the first in a series of podcasts focusing on the topic of what orchestras of all budget size should be considering when planning for post-COVID concert activity. This installment gets right to the heart matter by talking to artistic decision makers. Guests Tito Muñoz, Phoenix Symphony Music Director, and Jennifer Arnold, Richmond Symphony
When “Repressed Joy” Is Your Brand