Commentary
Enough With The Predictions Already
Wed, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
Just a short and sweet post today to say there must be something in the air as I’ve seen a trio of classical music prediction articles over the last week. Usually, they don’t really bother me but while the field is still emerging from the pandemic and uncertainty runs rampant, now is not the time
How To Turn Your Diversity Initiative Into A PR Crisis In Three Easy Steps
Tue, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
In case you were wondering if process and diversity matter, just look at what’s been unfolding at the Art Institute of Chicago where they cut their entire 82-member docent corps go in an email on September 3, 2021. The Institute’s reason for dismissing the docents is they weren’t as diverse as they wanted. Perhaps unsurprisingly,
The Days Of Dedicated Fundraising CRMs Are Numbered
Mon, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
I’ve seen several friends and colleagues chatting about a 10/5/2021 article at thenonprofittimes.com which examines the rapidly changing environment of online development. With the subtle headline Fundraisers Wrestling With Tech As Giving Plows Forward, the article doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the biggest self-inflicted hurdles that prevent organizations from maximizing their development efforts.
Colorado Springs Finally Has A Deal
Mon, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
All it took was more than a year and some of the pandemic-era labor dispute PR for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s executive leadership to end up pretty much right where could have landed a few short months into their dispute. If you aren’t already familiar with the details, things became ugly following the employer’s decision to cancel
#TBT So Much Job Description Word Salad