Must-Read Friday
Fri, Nov 11, 2019
by Drew McManus
When faced with all the challenges that are genuinely out of our control, it never ceases to surprise me when nonprofit performing arts organizations overlook the things they have control over. Earlier this week, Joe Patti published an article that examines one of the most commonly overlooked issues: creating an environment that fosters a sense
I’ll Try, But I Don’t Think My Phone Will Fit In There
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
At the beginning of the month I wrote about the Anne-Sophie Mutter mobile phone kerfuffle and staked out a decidedly matter-of-fact perspective. Fortunately, there are others out there looking to approach the topic from more of a productive outlook. Case in point, violinist Holly Mulcahy gathered 10 such minds to provide positive thoughts, productive and
Arts Admin Merit Badges Are Here!
Wed, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
Turns out designing and ordering the badges took a lot less time than I anticipated and that means you can now order your favs or entire sets. I’m keeping half of the first order for my own stash to use as conference SWAG which means there’s limited inventory for Round 1 and everything is available
The Culture Of Fostering Diversity And New Works
Tue, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
In most instances, it’s fascinating to compare trends and/or metrics from one nonprofit performing arts sector to another. To that end, there’s a great article by Marshall Botvinick at HowlRound.com (h/t Thomas Cott) that uses data from a recent study to show the majority of new plays at larger US regional theaters are written by
Arts Admin Merit Badges Will Be A Thing
Mon, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
What a pleasant surprise to see such a positive response to last week’s Arts Admin Merit Badge article I published at ArtsHacker. By far, the most common question was if the merit badges were actually available. Desire was intense. Here’s one of my favs: I’M SERIOUS I WANT THEM. AND I WANT TO WEAR THEM
Specialization Is For Suckers. Arts Admins Do Everything.
Fri, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
Why it took me more than two decades to figure this out is beyond me, but here you go nonetheless: Arts Admin Merit Badges. Arts Admin Merit Badges
A Content Manager’s Guide To Website Accessibility
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
The good folks at the National Arts Marketing Project Conference (#NAMPC) recently sent out a reminder that advance conference registration rates end Friday, November 1, 2019 so you only have another week to get in on that final wave of discounts. If you’re planning on attending, be sure to set aside Saturday, November 16 at
Next Gen Donor Communication
Wed, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
When it comes to donor communication, one of the most common methods to segment lists is donor level. While that may seem intuitive, you’re almost certainly leaving money on the table. As an alternative, Ceci Dadisman published an article at ArtsHacker this week that provides four key aspects of moving your donor communication to the
What Are Your Favorite Robert’s Rules Resources?
Tue, Oct 10, 2019
by Drew McManus
I recently joined a board of directors and have been tasked with updating the organization’s Robert’s Rules of Order guideline. My plan is move from the existing text-heavy document (that no one reads or follows) to something that utilizes a user-friendly visual approach. It’s been at least seven years since I’ve taken a deep dive
You Didn’t Think This Curtis Thing Was Going To Blow Over, Did You?