New York Phil’s Latest Renovation Plan Seems To Have Been Worth Waiting For
Wed, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
On Monday, the New York Philharmonic (NYP) and Lincoln Center announced what appears to be the actual renovation plan and design for the Philharmonic’s new hall. While observers have been conditioned to assume the organization’s are more likely crying wolf than renovation, it seems that the latest rendition is likely to stick. That’s a good
How Is Your Organization Approaching #GivingTuesday This Year?
Tue, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Ever since its launch, #GivingTuesday had become a staple in most nonprofit organization’s fundraising schedule. Since then, it’s become everything from a much-needed holiday giving boost to a trigger for donor fatigue. I’m very curious to learn more about your experiences. Specifically: Have you experienced donor fatigue and if so, what steps have you taken
A Matter Of Governance At The Grand Teton Music Festival
Mon, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday, a public relations disaster started brewing at the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF). In a nutshell, the festival’s President and CEO, Andrew Palmer Todd, decided to fire a trio of long-time musicians for non-artistic reasons. The decision has been met with an enormous amount of dissatisfaction from festival musicians, patrons,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wed, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
I’m taking the rest of the week off from blogging and I hope everyone will be able to set aside time to enjoy a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving with family and friends. If you haven’t yet completed the 2019 Reader Survey, please take a moment. Submissions will be entered into a sweet giveaway for one
ACTION ALERT: Don’t Let .ORG Registry Be Sold To A Private Equity Firm #SaveDotOrg
Tue, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
Everyone in this field is likely aware of how important the .ORG domain extension is to nonprofits. And for nearly two decades, decisions regarding how .ORG registrations and renewals are handled have been the purview of the Internet Society (ISOC). This organization is responsible for policy decisions such as registration fees, suspensions, and rights protections.
Who Are You? 2019
Mon, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
It’s time for Adaptistration’s reader segmentation survey. The results help enhance what I learn from Google Analytics by providing more information about who you are and what you find most engaging. All of this is to say these surveys are enormously helpful in guiding Adaptistration’s content and overall direction. In order to facilitate participation, I’m including a
Best-Laid Plans
Fri, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
Ideally, today’s post was supposed to be a reader survey but when I went looking for the survey I created earlier in the day, it appears to be the victim of #SaveFail. As such, it will go out next Monday but I can at least share the incentive give-away that comes along with all of
Take Care Of Yourself Before You Help Others
Thu, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
I’ve been saying for more than two decades now that one of the primary elements that needs to change in this field before it can reach the level of success it desires is improving stakeholder satisfaction. In order to give patrons something worth coming back for, the people who provide it should become an institution’s
Inside The Arts Turns 11
Wed, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
Inside The Arts is celebrating its 11th anniversary!. One of the collective’s longest running sites, Joe Patti’s Butts In The Seats, enjoyed a refreshed design this past year and Frank Almond is back in action at non divisi. The blog features an updated look and new features to help celebrate Frank’s return to blogging. Holly Mulcahy’s
A Decision Is Not Always The Same Thing As Resolution