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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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December 16, 2022
Spotlight: Penny Van Horn
Penny Van Horn is Life Trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chair of the Solti Foundation U.S.
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July 5, 2023
Conference 2023: Trends in Giving: A Deep Dive into Data on the Philanthropic Environment
Laura MacDonald, Principal and Founder of Benefactor Group, explores trends in philanthropy to the arts—focusing on orchestras—and engages a panel of orchestra leaders to discuss the specific impact for members of the League of American Orchestras, and how they may leverage opportunities created by the recent shifts in the philanthropic landscape.
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August 5, 2021
Annual Fund: Spring 2017
With the support of our valued donors, the League continues to have a positive impact on the future of orchestras in America by helping to develop the next generation of leaders, generating and disseminating critical knowledge and information, and advocating for the unique role of the orchestral experience in American life before an ever-widening group of stakeholders.
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August 16, 2023
Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign Success for the Upcoming Season
This 60-minute session will address a tactical approach to “comprehensive giving” used to strengthen donor relationships and maximize revenue results across concurrently running campaign efforts.
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April 3, 2023
2022 Impact Report
Learn about the many ways in which the League serves more than 650 member orchestras and all those who support our artform.
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March 18, 2024
2023 Impact Report
The League’s 2023 Impact Report includes detailed program information, along with quotes and quantitative data that illustrate the League’s leadership and service on behalf of the orchestra field over the past year.
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March 6, 2020
Opportunities in Arts Giving Through Next-Gen Philanthropy
We are living through the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth in our nation’s history as $30 trillion is being handed from one generation (Baby Boomers) to the next (mostly Gen-X and Millennials). Studies suggest that these generations—properly engaged—have the potential to be the most philanthropic. But how do we reach these donors and get them to include us in their charitable giving plans?
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September 7, 2021
Fundraising
Ensure adequate financial resources for your orchestra to fulfill its mission.
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March 6, 2024
Impact Report
The League’s Impact Report is an annual publication that highlights many ways in which the League serves more than 650 member orchestras and their dedicated staff, musicians, board members, volunteers, and all who work to make the music happen.