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May 11, 2021
Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates
The SBA is advising stakeholders that further information about next steps in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program will continue to be released this week and next. The League participated in a call this afternoon with SVOG administrators.
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August 21, 2023
Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign Success for the Upcoming Season
A 60-minute webinar addressing a tactical approach to “comprehensive giving” used to strengthen donor relationships and maximize revenue results across concurrently running campaign efforts.
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November 6, 2020
Music Education Advocacy
The status of music education in our nation’s schools has short- and long-term consequences for both student achievement and the future of orchestras. Research has proven that arts education, including music education, uniquely provides academic and social benefits, preparing students for success in school, work, and life.
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January 19, 2021
Coming Back Stronger – Using the Shutdown to Rebuild Audience Loyalty
Research shows that audiences typically don’t return at the same levels as before a downturn or crisis. Once return is safe and we reopen our doors, we can expect – after an initial burst of audience energy – to hit lower audience plateaus than pre-pandemic.
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September 24, 2024
Taking Another Listen: Engaging New Audience Members of Color
Two researchers from Slover Linett at NORC will share key findings from their recent in-depth study identifying actions the classical music sector can take to engage potential new audience members of color.
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March 1, 2022
Solidarity with Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a betrayal of humanity. In the face of this attack on an independent nation, with innocent citizens being killed, maimed, or forced to flee their homes, we may feel powerless as arts organizations to make a difference. Nonetheless, this past week the classical music world has moved swiftly to respond to unfolding events and many American orchestras have expressed their solidarity with the people of Ukraine in powerful ways.
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January 15, 2021
Coming Back Stronger – Using the Shutdown to Rebuild Audience Loyalty
Research shows that audiences typically don’t return at the same levels as before a downturn or crisis. Once return is safe and we reopen our doors, we can expect – after an initial burst of audience energy – to hit lower audience plateaus than pre-pandemic.
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March 2, 2021
Speak up: Congress finalizing next relief package
Congress is rapidly advancing a new $1.9 trillion package of COVID-19 relief, building on a proposal by the Biden-Harris Administration, and using the budget reconciliation process to speed approval with a simple majority vote in the Senate.
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April 23, 2021
Shuttered Venue Grant Application Portal to Re-Open on MONDAY, April 26
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that it will re-open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) portal on Saturday, April 24 at 12:30pm Eastern.