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Mark Your Calendar: Click. Click. Done. Webinar

Thu, Apr 4, 2017
by Drew McManus
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If you’ve always wanted to attend a Click. Click. Done: Developing Your Google Analytics Skills session but couldn’t get away to the respective conference, I have some good news for you. On Thursday, May 25, 2017, the Ohio Arts Council is hosting a one hour webinar version from 12:30pm CT – 1:30pm CT. You can
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It’s National Volunteer Week, What’s Your Volunteer Story?

Wed, Apr 4, 2017
by Drew McManus
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April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week where organizations can recognize and thank volunteers for everything that offer. I’m curious to hear your stories; take a moment to share something in the comment section and while you’re thinking about that, here are some volunteer oriented topics and resources. There are a slew of articles at ArtsHacker
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Credit Where Credit Is Due: Met Opera Musicians

Tue, Apr 4, 2017
by Drew McManus
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If there’s one transgression most professional orchestra and opera player associations commit, it’s launching public outreach efforts during a labor dispute only to abandon them once an agreement is ratified. When things are tough, they desperately want support and attention; but when things calm down, they could care less. That’s not exactly a formula for
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The Latest Development In AFM-EPF Pension Headaches

Mon, Apr 4, 2017
by Drew McManus
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On 1/17/2017 we examined the growing problems within the American Federation of Musicians & Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) that led to the Board of Trustees to send a letter to plan members explaining how the fund has suffered since the economic downturn and their plan for recovery. Since then, that letter does not appear to have assuaged
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Granny’s On The Grift? Tell Me It Isn’t So.

Fri, Apr 4, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 132
There’s a fascinating article by Joe Patti at ArtsHacker that examines the problems related to just how easy it is for employees, even volunteers, to embezzle from nonprofit performing arts organizations. I can’t think of a year that’s gone by since Adaptistration started where there weren’t one or more instances of an employee stealing from
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Given the author’s position as an arts consultant and technology provider, he does not publish articles examining or focusing on current clients without first obtaining the client’s written permission.

EDITORIAL COMMITMENT

In order to ensure accuracy and provide a comprehensive perspective on any topic, I allow any individual or person officially representing an organization that appears in any Adaptistration article to submit a response which will be published, unedited. Responses are limited to 200 words and must address the issues at hand and the individuals and/or organizations must also be willing to maintain an open dialog for continued discussion.