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February 2, 2021
Spotlight: Anwar Nasir
Anwar Nasir of Omaha Symphony answers a few questions about his career, the pandemic, and goals for the future.
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March 26, 2020
Workforce Relief, Charitable Giving Incentives, and NEA Funding Included in Third COVID-19 Relief Package
The largest COVID-19 federal relief package yet is expected to be signed into law tomorrow, March 27, 2020, and includes new forms of support that can be accessed by arts organizations and self-employed individuals. The League of American Orchestras has been a leading voice as orchestras join advocates in the arts and nonprofit sectors nationwide seeking federal relief that will protect their substantial workforce and safeguard their essential service to communities in the wake of unprecedented closures and event cancellations.
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March 30, 2021
Highlights from Shuttered Venues SBA Webinar
The Small Business Administration (SBA) presented a webinar today outlining key eligibility and application requirements for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) program, which is set to open for applications on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
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October 18, 2022
Post-Pandemic Engagement: How to Reach Out to NextGen in the Digital Age
A 60-minute sponsored webinar sharing ideas on how innovative digital solutions can grow and engage your audience.
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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with the broader nonprofit sector, the FY20 spending and tax package signed into law on December 20, 2019 retroactively repealed the UBIT on parking and commuting benefits.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 23, 2020
Symphony: Fall 2020
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March 8, 2022
A Short History of Structural Racism
Structural racism impacts every sector in America, including the orchestra field. But what are its origins? Join us for a 4½ hour online seminar led by Ayo Magwood, Uprooting Inequity LLC, to explore in three parts the historical evolution of structural racism.
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January 25, 2020
League Leading: January 2020
Increasing diversity in American orchestras: a NAAS update; 2019 League policy victories set the stage for 2020 advocacy; Meet twelve emerging orchestra leaders; Abuzz: “We were interested in The Catalyst Fund…”; We moved to serve members better; League resources at your fingertips
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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.