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April 23, 2020
Public Value Toolkit
The stakes have never been higher for America’s nonprofit orchestras to effectively convey how they are serving their communities. Today’s philanthropic and public decision-makers want to see and understand how orchestras are meeting the needs all residents of their local communities.
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June 16, 2021
Conference 2021: Making the Case for Support in 2021
As orchestras emerge from the pandemic with changed approaches to artistry, community, and workplaces, the case for support will also change as funders, government leaders, and donors reassess their priorities. Join a panel conversation that explores opportunities to examine how to make the case in new ways, to new audiences, and with a fresh awareness of what resonates most in the post-pandemic environment.
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June 17, 2021
Conference 2021: Annual Meeting/Closing Session: A Time to Embrace Change
The largest supporter of the arts and humanities in the U.S., The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is committed to ensuring equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. We welcomed Elizabeth Alexander, President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Emil Kang, the foundation’s Program Director for Arts and Culture for a closing keynote conversation. They addressed how we must place the arts and artists at the center of thriving, healthy communities.
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June 7, 2021
Conference 2021: Opening Session with Wynton Marsalis
World-renowned musician, composer, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis kicked off the Conference on Monday, June 7 in an interview by League President and CEO Simon Woods.
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February 2, 2022
CANCELLED 2022 Online Midwinter Seminar: Storytelling for Collaboration, Creativity, and Impact
Explore the art and transformative power of storytelling — one of the world’s most important tools for organizational impact and social change.
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June 10, 2021
Conference 2021: When We Don’t Give Up: Facing Resistance to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work
In the face of global calls for racial justice, orchestras around the world have responded by seeking to understand the breadth and depth of systemic racial inequity. As we continue this journey, we ask ourselves, “What does it mean to move forward as an organization?”
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February 25, 2021
Mental Health & Wellness: A Conversation
Mental health and wellness are extremely important yet frequently overlooked and stigmatized. In a 90-minute panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Wagner, a trainer and program specialist at Healthy Minds Innovations (affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison), we will open the dialogue to normalize conversations about mental health for those in the orchestra field and beyond.
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June 10, 2021
Conference 2021: Creating Pathways for Meaningful Action in the Face of Racial Injustice
In the face of persistent racism and violence stemming from rampant anti-Asian and anti-Blackness, it can be easy to lose our way in creating pathways for meaningful action and community accountability. For those of us who have been engaged in this work for a long time and for those of us who are just beginning, the idea of falling short of our vision for a more just and inclusive field can be immobilizing. Without processes for tangible forward movement, it can be easy to become discouraged.
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December 7, 2020
A Guide to Congressional Gift Rules
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June 16, 2021
Conference 2021: Your Values, Your Impact, Your Stories
How can personal relationships developed through storytelling help us frame discussions aimed at building stronger, more cohesive communities? This talk explores the role of storytelling as a tool to transform what you do every day into stories that help to strengthen, inspire, and advance your mission and role in building community.
