You Have How Many Browser Tabs Open?!?!?
Mon, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
While the number of tabs you can have open simultaneously before your computer begins to slow down depends on your hardware specs, there’s nothing inherently bad about keeping multiple tabs open. In fact, there are plenty of times where you need to open multiple tabs at the same time and if you need to do
Speaking Of Change…
Fri, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
Recently, my wife posted a note on her Facebook wall that garnered a great deal of feedback: What’s genuinely interesting is the range of perspectives coming in; some believe it applies to a specific stakeholder group while others take an inward view. Then there are those that adopt a more empathetic approach and look at
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.
End Your Week With A Little Acknowledgement And Gratitude
Fri, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
H/T to Joe Patti for bringing the #MyBreakthrough campaign to my attention. Nutshell: it’s an effort by UK based Arts Emergency to help realize how important it is to encourage and provide opportunities for emerging talent. By encouraging people to tag & tweet about the person(s) who “gave you some key advice or encouragement early
#TBT Zombie Program Activity
Thu, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
Back in 2014, I published a post about a trio of counterproductive practices that contribute to zombie program activity. You know, all those things you do for reasons no one really remembers but the organization does them anyway. As the field emerges from pandemic crisis mode, it’s an ideal time to re-evaluate what you’re doing,
We’ve Settled Into A Good Groove With Vax Policies
Wed, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
While new contributions continue to come in, the Performing Arts Org Vax Policy Database has leveled off to 231 entries. More than three-quarters of those include links to their respective online policy pages. This is decidedly one of those projects I’m glad to have allocated the time and resources to create. Having said that, it wouldn’t
The Latest Star Trek Soundtrack Is Quite Possibly One Of The Best
Tue, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
It’s taken more than a year since the series launched but Chris Westlake’s soundtrack for Star Trek: Lower Decks is finally available. And while the powers that be at Paramount decided to make everyone wait, at least they fit music from both of the current seasons into a single album. The album went straight to
#TBT So Much Job Description Word Salad