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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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December 17, 2020
EDI as an Imperative in Stakeholder Engagement and Fundraising
At a time when orchestras are developing innovative new ways to serve all constituents, applying better practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) to stakeholder engagement and fundraising is critical. No matter the size of your shop, approaching development work with an EDI lens can help you attract diverse staff and volunteers, engage more audiences, and ultimately strengthen the impact of your mission.
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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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May 14, 2020
Active Stewardship to Keep Donors
Now more than ever, we must focus and set goals for actively stewarding all donors of all sizes and in all stages. Cat New of RSC provides a practical, low-cost, and effective approach to donor stewardship and facilitates a discussion of what stewardship methods orchestras have found effective in this constituency session from the League's 2020 Online Conference.
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September 25, 2026
Current Trends in Fundraising
In this 60-minute webinar from The Fund Raising School of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, we unpack the latest information and research about charitable giving, including newly released Giving USA data.
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July 10, 2026
Conference 2026: “The Art of the Ask” in Today’s Donor Landscape
This highly interactive session presented a practical flow for donor conversations, transforming the “ask” into a guided dialogue that builds trust.
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July 10, 2026
Conference 2026: Transformational Gifts, From Wishing and Hoping to Receiving and Growing
Get a behind-the-scenes look as leaders from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra share the stories of two extraordinary gifts to their organizations that had an incredible impact.
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July 10, 2026
Conference 2026: The New Landscape for Charitable Giving Incentives
This practical session walks through the adjustments in tax policy that are likely to shape giving at the individual, corporate, and foundation levels in the coming years and what to expect from donors going forward.
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April 27, 2026
Spotlight: Chuck Dickerson
Learn more about Chuck Dickerson's work, his vision, and what continues to inspire him.