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?
This January, connect with fellow executives in New York City to share ideas and learn about what is happening in the field today. Lincoln Center president and CEO Henry Timms, a leading global expert in building digital movements such as #GivingTuesday and co-author of the bestselling book New Power, will help us explore the open, participatory, and peer-driven “new …
As a follow up to our April 1 webinar, the League of American Orchestras presents another free webinar for members in order to provide new information on SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, a deeper dive into new guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program, an overview of Employee Retention Tax Credits, and the latest information on additional forms of relief for orchestras and musicians amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
Continue Speaking Up for COVID-19 Arts Relief!; Visa Petition Fee Increases Next Week; Arts in Education Week, All Year Long; Nonprofits CAN Encourage Voter Engagement
While last week officially marked National Arts in Education Week, dedicated advocates know that school-based music education requires advocacy throughout the year. COVID-19 is disrupting how, where, and what students are learning in unprecedented ways, but the value of arts education remains high: Arts Education Is Essential.
U.S. petitioners that program international guest artists should prepare for steep fee increases in filing visa petitions with USCIS, effective next Friday, October 2, 2020. New versions of the Form I-129 were to have been released well in advance of this date, but as of September 23, the public is still awaiting approved versions of the new and I-129 forms.
First, please make time to read through the League’s resource, Playing Your Part: An Orchestra’s Guide to Public Policy Advocacy. In it you’ll find easy-to-read advice on how you can be an effective and engaged advocate for your orchestra. Volunteers are especially valuable advocates!
Each fall members of the Volunteer Council facilitate a multiple-week conference call series for volunteer association Presidents and Presidents-Elect, entitled Strategic Conversations. On these calls we discuss governance, leadership development, member recruitment and retention, fundraising, and other topics.
Making Connections – Strengthening Ties Through Social Media; Fundraising Fundamentals: An Introduction
to Grassroots Fundraising; The 3 R’s of Leadership: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources