Drew McManus
Thinking Outside The Piggy Bank
Tue, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
Just a quick post today as I’m still playing catch-up after being away for part of last week. Fortunately, quick doesn’t mean insignificant as the topic I want to toss out is related to pensions. In light of the ongoing Chicago Symphony Orchestra work stoppage that hinges on the orchestra’s pension plan, I wanted to
Where Things Stand In The Chicago Symphony Strike
Mon, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s (CSO) musicians have been on strike for one week and over that time, both sides have spent as much, if not more, time waging PR battles than actively bargaining. As of now, the employer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA), has been cancelling events on a day-by-day basis. On a broader perspective,
#19NTC Slide Deck Extravaganza!
Fri, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
I’m on my way back to Chicago after a wonderful week in Portland attending the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference. All my sessions were a hit and I want to extend my thanks to the NTC crew for putting together such a fabulous event. Likewise, many thanks to my co-presenter Ceci Dadisman; I’m grateful for all
Update From #19NTC
Thu, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
One of the more notable aspects of the Nonprofit Technology Conference is the exhibition hall. It’s jam-packed with vendors, especially from the CRM sector. One of the real benefits is being able to do some comparison shopping in real-time. If Vendor A provides a point you haven’t considered, you can walk right over to vendor
So Many New Gigs
Wed, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
While I’m away at #19NTC, now is the perfect time to check out the flood of new listings at ArtsAdminJobs.com. Seriously, there have been 20 new postings in the past two weeks alone such as the featured listing for Development Director at the Youth Symphony of Kansas City. You’ll find additional listings from: Berkeley Symphony
