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November 19, 2021
Emerging Challenges and Solutions in Orchestra Fundraising
In this 60-minute webinar, Bob Swaney, Founder & CEO of Robert Swaney Consulting, Inc., discusses new and emerging best practices for orchestra fundraising and actionable steps you can take toward financial sustainability as we look ahead to FY23.
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September 2, 2021
Redefining the Donor Proposition
Is your organization prepared for the upcoming generational transfer of wealth and the uncertainty of shifting motivations driven by the pandemic? While contributed income has held steady for arts organizations across the past 20 years, the number of donors responsible for those donations has declined, creating a riskier landscape for development leaders.
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August 5, 2021
Annual Fund: Spring 2017
With the support of our valued donors, the League continues to have a positive impact on the future of orchestras in America by helping to develop the next generation of leaders, generating and disseminating critical knowledge and information, and advocating for the unique role of the orchestral experience in American life before an ever-widening group of stakeholders.
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December 3, 2020
Successful Orchestra Fundraising In 2021
The economic road to recovery is a long journey that most orchestras are just beginning. Creating momentum for increased patronage through earned revenue will take time, perhaps years. In the meantime, contributed support must supply the necessary operational funds so that orchestras can continue to fulfill their community and artistic missions.
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February 4, 2021
TRG Arts
The League’s partnership with the TRG Arts & Culture Benchmark provides access to the latest orchestra patron data, including ticket sales and revenues; donation units and revenues; and patron demographics.
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August 13, 2020
Orchestra Fundraising in Times of Crisis
With the arrival of the pandemic, the world changed dramatically for orchestras. Theaters and concert halls were closed, concerts and events were cancelled, and orchestras were forced to cut short their seasons.
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May 5, 2020
Conference 2020: Maximizing Philanthropy in Changing Times
As you move from immediate crisis fundraising to strategizing for the year ahead, this is the time to examine philanthropy through multiple lenses: demographic and generational shifts in giving, your orchestra’s overall communication and engagement strategy, and perspectives from the donors themselves.
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December 17, 2020
EDI as an Imperative in Stakeholder Engagement and Fundraising
At a time when orchestras are developing innovative new ways to serve all constituents, applying better practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) to stakeholder engagement and fundraising is critical. No matter the size of your shop, approaching development work with an EDI lens can help you attract diverse staff and volunteers, engage more audiences, and ultimately strengthen the impact of your mission.
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March 4, 2025
2024 Impact Report
The League’s 2024 Impact Report includes compelling examples of the impact the League makes each year, on behalf of our more than 630 member orchestras and their dedicated staff, musicians, board members, volunteers, and all who work to make the music happen.
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March 18, 2024
2023 Impact Report
The League’s 2023 Impact Report includes detailed program information, along with quotes and quantitative data that illustrate the League’s leadership and service on behalf of the orchestra field over the past year.
