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June 24, 2011
Conference 2011: Where Mission and Money Meet
It's oh-so-easy to allow financial constraints to drive institutional decision-making. This session will focus on creating alignment between the orchestra's mission and the financial realities within which it functions.
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May 28, 2014
SMART: Strategy and Money Alignment Readiness Tool
You have the vision. You have the plan. Can you afford it? The answer is right there on your balance sheet – and SMART (Strategy and Money Alignment Readiness Tool) will help you see it clearly.
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September 15, 2010
Operating Reserve Policy Toolkit for Nonprofit Organizations
This valuable resource will help you make a compelling case within your organization for the need to establish an operating reserve.
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November 24, 2013
Assessing Your Financial Health
In the continuing effort to provide help to League member orchestras, we would like to offer you this free Financial Health self-assessment tool developed by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. It is a simple worksheet that addresses core areas of nonprofit finance and helps to identify areas of financial strength and weakness.
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July 10, 2026
Conference 2026: A Guide to Spotting Financial Risks in Orchestras
In this session, participants learned how to identify red flags in financial management, including financial statements, audits, and policies, that may indicate underlying risks.
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March 4, 2024
Unlock Your Budgeting Success: Five Strategies for Orchestras and Arts Groups
In this 60-minute webinar, J.L. Nave, principal coach and consultant at Nave Strategies, shares five immediate, real-world tactics specific to budgeting for your financial needs.
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February 29, 2024
Unlock Your Budgeting Success: Five Strategies for Orchestras and Arts Groups
Webinar recording; registration required.
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October 30, 2023
Benefits of Multi-Year Forecasting
A 60-minute webinar with Susan Nelson providing a framework for forecasting sales and donations and aligning them with realistic expense changes.
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January 20, 2026
Download the Salary and Benefits Report
The Salary and Benefits Report is a biannual publication available to League members, tailored specifically to the U.S. orchestra field.
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October 23, 2025
Salary and Benefits Report
The Salary and Benefits Report is a biannual publication designed to help orchestras offer competitive compensation to employees, to promote salary transparency and equity across the field, and to empower employees at all levels to advance their careers.