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?
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.
Gold Award Presentations & Handouts; Classic Award Handout; Spotlight Award Handouts; Constituency Session Presentations
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.
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?
As a follow up to our April 1 webinar, the League of American Orchestras presents another free webinar for members in order to provide new information on SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, a deeper dive into new guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program, an overview of Employee Retention Tax Credits, and the latest information on additional forms of relief for orchestras and musicians amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
In a matter of weeks, the world has changed dramatically for orchestras. Public spaces are closed, events are canceled, and orchestras are forced to abandon the balance of the concert season. With single ticket revenue instantly drying up, and subscription money for next season slowing, the only reliable stream of revenue has become fundraising.
First, please make time to read through the League’s resource, Playing Your Part: An Orchestra’s Guide to Public Policy Advocacy. In it you’ll find easy-to-read advice on how you can be an effective and engaged advocate for your orchestra. Volunteers are especially valuable advocates!
Each fall members of the Volunteer Council facilitate a multiple-week conference call series for volunteer association Presidents and Presidents-Elect, entitled Strategic Conversations. On these calls we discuss governance, leadership development, member recruitment and retention, fundraising, and other topics.
Making Connections – Strengthening Ties Through Social Media; Fundraising Fundamentals: An Introduction
to Grassroots Fundraising; The 3 R’s of Leadership: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources