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June 15, 2021
Conference 2021: The Artistically Responsive Orchestra
During the pandemic, orchestras forged forward, with creativity and innovation unseen before, to respond artistically to the uncertainty of the pandemic. In this session, we heard from three artistic leaders who rose to the challenge. We investigated the responses their organizations made and how sustainable those responses were in the long term as they balanced a return to the concert hall.
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December 18, 2024
OSR: Group Summary Reports
As an additional member benefit, all League members are able to view a one-page summary of the latest OSR.
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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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June 15, 2021
Conference 2021: Spring of 2021: A Renewed Awakening of A Needed Conversation
The rise of anti-Asian American violence in the spring of 2021 led to a watershed moment for the Asian American Pacific Islander community, and AAPI musicians, staff, board members and supporters in our field found themselves confronting issues on many fronts. Among those issues is the centering of AAPI voices in programming. In this session, a composer, an academic, and an artistic administrator discussed how these voices can be celebrated with equity and how we can overcome obstacles to achieving that goal.
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June 23, 2021
COVID-19 Relief: Ongoing 2021 Opportunities (June 23, 2021)
Orchestras are accessing multiple forms of direct federal relief available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an overview of the PPP loan forgiveness process, an update on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program, and a deeper dive into the complexities of the Employee Retention Tax Credit. The League’s Vice President for Advocacy Heather Noonan will be joined by experts from the Pryor Cashman law firm, Kyle Miller and Taylor Weinstein, for the latest offering in the League’s ongoing advocacy, direct assistance, and guidance for orchestras navigating COVID-19 relief.
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June 10, 2020
Conference 2020 - Engaging Audiences in the Post-pandemic World: the Evidence for Change
How is our relationship with arts and culture being reshaped by the pandemic and its legacy? What will the audiences and communities we serve need from us in the future? And how might the orchestral experience evolve in order to best meet these needs?
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May 6, 2020
Conference 2020 - Scenario Planning in the Time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the arts and culture sector in an unprecedented way. Amidst an uncertain and seemingly ever-shifting environment, organizations must continue to respond to immediate challenges presented by the crisis while attempting to understand the potential implications of the crisis for next month, next season, and beyond.
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June 10, 2021
Conference 2021: When We Don’t Give Up: Facing Resistance to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work
In the face of global calls for racial justice, orchestras around the world have responded by seeking to understand the breadth and depth of systemic racial inequity. As we continue this journey, we ask ourselves, “What does it mean to move forward as an organization?”
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May 12, 2020
Conference 2020 - Is Your Organization a 21st Century Communicator?: Four Critical Questions to Ask Right Now
The time is NOW. The coronavirus crisis requires orchestras to leave behind many of the old-fashioned ways we communicate, both internally and externally.
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June 11, 2021
Conference 2021: The Impact of the Pandemic on the Financial Health of Nonprofits
Scaling an orchestra to an appropriate size while creating a sustainable capitalization plan requires careful financial and market analysis. Presenter Susan Nelson, a well-regarded expert with deep financial analysis skills and hands-on operational experience, spoke about the complex challenges of aligning your organization’s strategy, implementation plan, and long-term financial stability during and after the pandemic.