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April 13, 2022
Forward Thinking: Questioning the Canon
As orchestras strive to be more diverse and include a wider range of composers, musicians, and audiences, it may be time to drop the notion of a classical music “canon.”
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November 28, 2022
Global Negotiations Support Musical Instruments and Pernambuco Conservation
Improvements for the movement of musical instruments across borders and new support for the conservation of Pernambuco wood won approval at the conclusion of two weeks of global negotiations in Panama City, Panama.
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January 4, 2024
Audience Diversification - Strategy 1: Internal Alignment
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November 25, 2024
Making Your Annual Appeals Count
In this sponsored webinar with Arts Consulting Group, we talk with orchestra development and executive leaders to look at success stories, challenges, and industry trends.
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January 23, 2020
UBIT Rules and New Requirements
Thanks to advocacy by the League and our member orchestras, in partnership with the broader nonprofit sector, the FY20 spending and tax package signed into law on December 20, 2019 retroactively repealed the UBIT on parking and commuting benefits. This means that orchestras that have paid the tax are eligible for a refund.
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October 6, 2020
Tips for your NEA Grant Application
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November 24, 2020
Human Resources
The director of human resources is the lead contact for employee issues and works to meet evolving needs of current and potential staff with regard to working conditions, compensation, company policies, and benefits. Advising with management, the director takes the lead in staff recruitment, oversees performance evaluations, and develops training programs.
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March 17, 2019
Orchestra Boardroom: March 2019
A Glance at Innovations in the Field; Your Orchestra Needs Your Voice; Why EDI Matters in the Orchestra World; Maps Show Your Orchestra’s Reach; Supporting Charitable Giving as New Tax Laws Hit Home;
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January 29, 2021
Attracting and Retaining a Diverse Board: Increasing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Orchestra Staff and Boards
Organizations are most effective when their work is governed and delivered by people who represent the diversity of the communities they serve. The following resources are designed to support orchestras’ efforts to attract and retain diverse orchestra boards and staff.
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June 4, 2020
Update! Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility, Guidelines, and Webinar
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Approved by Congress; PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidelines Released; League Conference PPP Session Tomorrow, June 5