The Most Creative People In Arts Administration
Fri, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
At the end of September, 2016 ArtsHacker introduced The Most Creative People In Arts Administration program, brainchild of ArtsHacker contributor Ceci Dadisman, and submission started rolling in shortly thereafter. Not only were applications full of detailed info the panel needed to deliberate, but the individualism and authenticity from each applicant was evident in each submission.
Pop Quiz: Which Gets More Funding?
Thu, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
It should come as no surprise that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is rarely more than a blip on the national budget radar but it never hurts to keep things in perspective so as to help inspire action and reaffirm commitment for improvements. To that end, composer Rob Deemer posted an article on
Quick Tips To Help Your Year-End Fundraising
Wed, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
We’re only three days away from the deadline for claiming charitable donations so I decided to put together three three tips via an article at ArtsHacker.com on how you can use to maximize donations from procrastinating donors. Text Message: this is one of my favorites; according to IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions > When to
A Sad Day: More Than 60 Members Of The Alexandrov Ensemble Perish In Plane Crash
Tue, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
On Sunday evening (ET), 12/25/2016, more than 60 members of The Alexandrov Ensemble, also known as the Red Army Choir ensemble, perished in a plane crash when a Soviet-era Tupolev Tu-154 crashed shortly after takeoff killing all 92 passengers and crew. According to a New York Times article by Ivan Nechepurenko published on 12/25/2016, the members
Hope & Love
Mon, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend a holiday Monday, I highly recommend reading the latest installment in a series of articles from Chattanooga Symphony & Opera concertmaster Holly Mulcahy about a program she started to bring classical music into a prison. She wanted to see if the music could heal, change lives,
Economic Outlook: Cautious
Thu, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
The poll from earlier this week asking readers to rate the level of economic conditions they believe will exist at their organization during the first year of a Trump presidency compared to where they are now generated just under 300 responses.
When You Absolutely, Positively, Shouldn’t Choose Just One
Wed, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
There’s the right voting method, the wrong voting method, and the Electoral College. I kid, I’m a kidder. Seriously though, there’s more to voting methods than simple majority and when it comes to nonprofits, it pays to know your options. One of the most versatile options is Ranked Choice Voting, which allows voters to rank
Nashville Symphony Increases Revenue By $1 Million
Tue, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
The 12/15/2016 edition of the Nashville Scene published an article by John Pitcher. The article reports that per the Nashville Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) most recent audit, the organization posted a modest surplus. That, in and of itself, wouldn’t be breaking news but when taken into context with the previous year’s $732,000 deficit, the organization managed
Where Do You Think Things Are Headed For The Arts During A Trump Presidency?
Mon, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
The 11/23/2016 edition of the Washington Post published a fascinating article by Geoff Edgers that examined the potential impact a Trump administration would have on the arts. In a nutshell, the reaction among most of Edgers’ high profile arts org CEO interviews could be best described as “brace for impact.” But given that today is
