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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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August 26, 2021
Redefining the Donor Proposition
This 60-minute webinar discusses the findings from Advisory Board for the Arts’ massive quantitative initiative to understand the motivations of arts donors. Challenging conventional wisdom, their research provides an enormous opportunity for development organizations willing to redefine their value proposition to address the evolving needs of donors.
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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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September 28, 2020
Orchestra Fundraising in This Time of Crisis, in Two Parts
In a matter of weeks, the world has changed dramatically for orchestras. Public spaces are closed, events are canceled, and orchestras are forced to abandon the balance of the concert season. With single ticket revenue instantly drying up, and subscription money for next season slowing, the only reliable stream of revenue has become fundraising.
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July 5, 2023
Conference 2023: Leveraging Volunteer Power to Amplify Orchestras’ Fundraising and Community Outreach
A panel discussion moderated by Nancy Wrenn of the Women’s Symphony League of Tyler with three orchestras of varying sizes as examples of successful collaboration between orchestras and volunteer leagues.
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May 7, 2020
Conference 2020 - Philanthropy in Transformational Times
While the pandemic has prompted a renewed world-wide impulse to give to charitable causes, the next trends in philanthropy will continue to be influenced by local dynamics, and by economic and social trends that vary by generation. In this session, Robert Sharpe will explore how historic giving patterns inform what might be yet to come.
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July 20, 2021
A new initiative in the arts from The Wallace Foundation
The Wallace Foundation has announced a five-year, $53 million initiative focusing on arts organizations of color, and is inviting eligible arts organizations to apply. Wallace is also inviting researchers to submit proposals for studies associated with the initiative. The open call to submit applications runs through August 13, 2021.
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September 18, 2024
Spotlight: Lori Julian
Lori Julian, a long-time supporter of the League, serves on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Board of Trustees, the Negaunee Music Institute Board, and is a member of the League President’s Council.
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February 10, 2020
Board Room: Philanthropy Update
What to look out for as sweeping changes in tax policy, nonprofit governance, and philanthropy affect orchestras. By Heidi Waleson.
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June 16, 2022
Conference 2022: The New Era of Philanthropy: Adapting to a Shifting Philanthropic Landscape
This session explores the current trends at a macro level and within the orchestra world, gains insight into the current mindset of philanthropists and institutional donors, and envisions how these donors will approach their decision-making with orchestras into the future. Hear from experts in the field, donors themselves, for strategy that you can take back and incorporate into your local fundraising efforts.
