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September 14, 2021
The Catalyst Fund Incubator
Twenty U.S. orchestras will take part in The Catalyst Fund Incubator program, incorporating models from high-tech incubators to create more equitable organizational cultures.
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October 30, 2020
Playing Your Part
If you are involved in an orchestra in any capacity, and you care about the future of your orchestra and the community it serves, being an effective public policy advocate is essential. Through the guide Playing Your Part, the League offers simple, easy-to-read advice on how to get engaged in the policy process and build successful relationships with policymakers.
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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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May 17, 2024
Updates on Ticketing, Protected Species, NEA Grants and More
In This Issue: Fixing Ticketing: Your Continued Advocacy is Needed, New! Essential Tips for Travel with Musical Instruments, Latest NEA Grant Awards and Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence Policy Roadmap Released in Senate, and New Overtime Rules and Resources
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September 25, 2020
Arts in Education Week, All Year Long
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.
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September 15, 2010
Operating Reserve Policy Toolkit for Nonprofit Organizations
This valuable resource will help you make a compelling case within your organization for the need to establish an operating reserve.
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May 20, 2021
Catalyst Fund Pilot Program Grant Recipients
Since the program launched in 2019, the League of American Orchestras has awarded grants to 49 U.S. orchestras to help strengthen understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and transform organizational culture.
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January 7, 2021
Grant Programs
National funders look to the League of American Orchestras for leadership in regranting funds to orchestras to help them address critical needs. Current programs are the American Orchestras’ Futures Fund and The Catalyst Fund.
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September 25, 2020
Advocacy for Volunteers
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!
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October 9, 2013
Moves Management® and Developing your Major Donor Pipeline!
Moves Management® isn’t just about portfolios, coding and moves. It is a comprehensive approach for your development operation that will bring major gift prospects closer to your orchestra through a series of strategic steps. Adopting a Moves Management® system that incorporates creative cultivation opportunities and strategies to generate a high-level of activity is the key to establishing a healthy major donor pipeline.