Here’s Something Positive Men Can Do To Change The #MeToo Culture
Mon, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Fair warning: today’s post is strictly commentary. Among the numerous reasons #MeToo stories exist, is a profound lack of empathy. We can all listen to these stories but putting yourself in someone’s position to understand and share their feelings requires some work. A key component of empathy is seeing others as equals and if you’re
#TBT Jason Heath’s Big List Of Classical Music Podcasts
Thu, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Today’s Throwback Thursday post is a guest author article from Jason Heath, who compiled a list of classical music podcast blogs. Simply put, Jason is the man when it comes to classical music podcasts; not only does he know where to find the gems, he’s the author of the long running crown jewel, Contrabass Conversations
Are You Ready For Facebook’s #GivingTuesday Matching Campaign?
Wed, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Did you know Facebook Is Matching Donations On #GivingTuesday this year? They are partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to match donations made through Facebook on #GivingTuesday (November 28) up to $2 million. Ceci Dadisman wrote an article for ArtsHacker with all of the need-to-know info about the project along with pointers on what
Bach’s Office Bandit
Tue, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
As if comp tickets weren’t already a briar patch of a topic, you now have to worry about them covering up embezzlement. This latest example in alleged nonprofit crime happened right here in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune published an article on 11/10/2017 by John von Rhein that reports Chicago Opera Theater’s (COT) former box office
The Topic With Staying Power: Patron Behavior
Mon, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
The New York Post published an article on 11/4/2017 by Michael Riedel titled Actors say rude audiences are destroying Broadway. Although the focus is Broadway, all the complaints are nothing new; it’s like a crewing a well-worn cud of dissatisfaction. Ticket buyers: talk during the performance. unwrap candy. cough incessantly (but never leave). drop programs.
Do You Want To Work With One Of Most Creative People In Arts Administration?
Fri, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
The José Limón Dance Foundation is looking for a development director which means you have an opportunity to work with Juan José Escalante, one of ArtsHacker’s Most Creative People In Arts Administration, 2016. You can learn all about what made Escalante one of the most creative people in arts admin at his ArtsHacker program profile
#TBT Why Do You Work In The Field?
Thu, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Recently, Holly Mulcahy posted an article at Neo Classical titled Why Are You Here? that does a good job at asking stakeholders to spend a moment introspection about why they are involved in our field. What’s particularly interesting is her take on sharing motives that fall into both positive and negative reasons. The post brought
Learn How To Identify And Avoid One-Into-Many Syndrome
Wed, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
There’s nothing quite like One Into Many syndrome, which is where you end up treating one (or a few) voices as representative of your broader audience. Just about every orchestra department has its own version of One Into Many syndrome. Artistic planning and box office reps encounter squeaky wheels from the core audience while marketing
Keeping My Smile At The Ready: Upcoming Conference Appearances
Tue, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
I’m very happy to announce two upcoming conference appearances in March and April 2018. Although spring seems so far away, it will sneak right up on you so start making travel plans now. 69th Annual SETC Convention: March 7-11, 2018; Mobile, AL 2018 Nonprofit Technology Conference: April 11 – 13, 2018; New Orleans, LA The
The Oregon Bach Festival’s PR Crisis Just Got Weird