Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Keeping An Eye On #GivingTuesday

Tue, Nov 11, 2021
It’s #GivingTuesday and as we examined earlier in the month, I’m very curious to see how the pandemic impacts participation and messaging. The plan for today is updating the post to point out anything that sticks out on either side of the spectrum. You can follow along by checking in here at the post or

GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress Data Breach And What You Should Do If It Impacts Your Organization

Mon, Nov 11, 2021
On November 22, 2021, GoDaddy informed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a security breach for 1.2 million users on its managed WordPress servers. According to the report, the breach impacted users as far back as September 6, 2021. Let’s review what that means and what your organization should do if you utilize GoDaddy’s

Happy Thanksgiving (a little early)

Mon, Nov 11, 2021
Although work marches on, I’m taking the week from blogging and will be back on Monday, November 29, 2021. I hope everyone will be able to set aside time to enjoy a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving with family and friends. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to enjoy over the holiday, consider

Is Your Organization Launching A GivingTuesday Campaign?

Fri, Nov 11, 2021
Giving Tuesday is Nov 30 this year and while it was no surprise that 2020’s event was one many groups decided to skip, I’m curious to see what transpires this time around. More to the point, I’m curious to see if/how the pandemic will impact the way groups approach crafting campaigns. I could only find

#TBT Good Problems To Have

Thu, Nov 11, 2021
I had a good laugh yesterday after realizing how much I’m hearing some of the traditional pre-pandemic gripes from colleagues. My first thought was “how wonderful it is to have such great problems” and that was followed up by a desire to share an orchestra admin diagram I update every few years. Originally designed to

The Programmatic Lightness Of Being

Tue, Nov 11, 2021
It’s funny how the pandemic can make old conversation new again when viewed through the lens of hyper pragmaticism. The whole traditional vs. contemporary programming debate is a good example. Recently, the New York Times published an interview with cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, who jointly run the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

A Sales Email Subject Line So Good You Have To Steal It

Mon, Nov 11, 2021
Looking for a great sales email subject line that leverages buyer’s fear over supply shortages? If so, I have exactly what you’re looking for courtesy of an email that arrived in my inbox over the weekend. Credit where credit is due, the message came from Steele Canvas Basket Corp, a made in the US company

Musical Left Behind Syndrome

Fri, Nov 11, 2021
We’re wading into musician issue territory today by way of an article in the 11/8/21 edition of The Strad by violinist Daniel Kurganov about making it as a professional violinist who started at the age of 16 when many begin a decade or more earlier. I am very lucky to have parents who, while not

It’s Veterans Day

Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Did you know that the single largest employer of full-time professional musicians is the United States Armed Forces? Set aside some time today to learn more about the ensembles and their missions. The United States Air Force Band The United States Army Band “The Presidents Own” United States Marine Band The United States Navy Band

All The Jobs And Candidates In One Platform

Tue, Nov 11, 2021
Over the last week, there have been 15 new listings at ArtsAdminJobs.com, which brings the total number submitted for November up to 23. That’s only four behind the total for all of October. Currently, there are 33 full time positions, six part time positions, and eight internships across every sector and in every department (except
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