Get a behind-the-scenes look as leaders from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra share the stories of two extraordinary gifts to their organizations that had an incredible impact.
Engaging in respectful disagreement requires a specific set of skills that we don’t always have the opportunity to hone. As we strive to build considerate and honest work cultures at our orchestras that include an array of opinions and lived experiences, we need space to practice and grow.
The 2026 Tech Fair showcased technology offerings in the areas of marketing, data management and CRM, ticketing, online program notes, audience engagement apps, in-hall concert technologies, and more.
In today’s threat landscape, cultural nonprofits face a level of cyber risk unlike anything seen before. Cyber insurance will not save you from operational chaos, financial loss, or reputational damage.
This session explored the ethical tensions and creative possibilities AI brings to our campaigns and visitor experiences, rethinking what marketing strategy really means at this moment
Learn how to surface internal expertise, strengthen existing programs, and align strategy, storytelling, and operations to deepen public value.
Learn how the BSO reshaped its operating model into an integrated revenue system that aligns marketing, loyalty, philanthropy, and experiences around growing relationships and partnerships, not just selling tickets.
This practical session walks through the adjustments in tax policy that are likely to shape giving at the individual, corporate, and foundation levels in the coming years and what to expect from donors going forward.
In this session, we reframe “audience expansion” as an organizational mindset, not a marketing tactic. Aligning product, programming, partnerships, and patron experiences around shared audience goals strengthens financial sustainability, deepens community engagement, and advances equity and inclusion.
In this session, participants learned how to identify red flags in financial management, including financial statements, audits, and policies, that may indicate underlying risks.