Playing Your Part – The Truth about Advocacy and Lobbying
People often use the two words “advocacy” and “lobbying” interchangeably, and while there is overlap between the two, they are not exactly the same. Let’s clear up what each means: Advocacy is the broader of the two terms and can refer to general efforts to advance a point of view or make your case. Advocacy takes …
Playing Your Part – Introduction
If you are involved in an orchestra in any capacity, and you care about the future of your orchestra and the community it serves, being an effective public policy advocate is essential. The League of American Orchestras originally took shape as an association representing the full array of orchestras when it became necessary for large …
Women are Now Driving Philanthropy. Are Orchestras Engaging Them?
Member-only ContentHow can you tap into the generosity of women to navigate through this prolonged time of crisis? The COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and social unrest have left arts nonprofits reeling; many are struggling to continue operating while serving members and audiences with reimagined programming. One group of donors may offer a lifeline: women.
Paycheck Protection Program Update: Flexibility, Forgiveness, and Forms (June 29, 2020)
Member-only ContentThe League of American Orchestras is presenting a webinar providing the very latest information on the loan forgiveness process for the Paycheck Protection Program, which has been a key form of relief for orchestras and musicians amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Eco-Friendly Orchestras
At a time of climate change, the environment and sustainability practices are growing concerns for the classical music field. How are American orchestras addressing their environmental impact, and what kinds of sustainability efforts go beyond the call of duty?
FY20 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
A complete list of National Endowment for the Arts Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grantees is available, but the list below represents grants awarded directly to orchestras by the NEA. These grants, in the amount of $50,000 each, will support personnel and facilities costs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Conference Volunteer Materials (PDFs)
Gold Award Presentations & Handouts; Classic Award Handout; Spotlight Award Handouts; Constituency Session Presentations
Building a Race Equity Culture in Classical Music Organizations
In this 90-minute webinar, Kerrien Suarez introduces the Race Equity Cycle, a framework designed to support leaders as they build and expand their organization’s capacity to advance race equity.
Opportunities in Arts Giving Through Next-Gen Philanthropy
We are living through the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth in our nation’s history as $30 trillion is being handed from one generation (Baby Boomers) to the next (mostly Gen-X and Millennials). Studies suggest that these generations—properly engaged—have the potential to be the most philanthropic. But how do we reach these donors and get them to include us in their charitable giving plans?