Donor Churn: The Hidden Trap
According to the 2016 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Urban Institute, donor retention in 2015 was 46 percent. Read Ron Fredman’s suggestions on how to increase it.
Dance/USA’s 2017 Dance Forum Focuses on Engaging Audiences
Missed Dance/USA’s community Dance Forum last week, or just want a refresher? Read Karyn D.Collins’ report!
Development Dialogue: Bon Voyage
Considering a special trip or inviting donors on a company tour? Learn more about planning and executing a trip that will increase your donor commitment in our Development Dialogue.
Arts Insurance 101
Everything small and mid-sized dance companies need to know about performing arts insurance, but were afraid to ask. Arts insurance expert Bob Middleton shares must-have information for smaller dance companies for assessing insurance needs.
Dancing Around The World
In mid-2015, dancer/choreographer Nejla Y. Yatkin began a yearlong tour to engage, connect, and collaborate with people and sites around the world. Learn about Yatkin’s process for preparing for Dancing Around the World, which took her to 20 cities.
Fall 2016 Dance/USA Legislative Forecast
Check in on government appropriations for the NEA and the Arts in Education program. Get updated on preserving the charitable deduction, DOL’s overtime regulations, and stay on top of appropriate non-profit activity during the Presidential election.
Development Dialogue: The Challenge Comes Between Black and White
Nonprofit professionals deal in an ethical world where right and wrong are self-evident. In practice, however, there’s an awful lot of gray. Read Ron Fredman’s ruminations on the fuzzy subtleties — questionable temptations open to interpretation, even a tad of fudging — to set your moral compass.
Leadership Corner: Rosemary Johnson, Executive Director, Alabama Dance Council
Rosemary Johnson of Alabama Dance Council advises young arts leaders in this month’s Leadership Corner: “There’s a lot that you can learn in school, but that’s just the beginning. My learning has been primarily on-the-job training. Seek out new opportunities, try to get a variety of experiences, and avoid job hopping every year.
The Skinny on Second Companies
Second companies — modern and ballet — are propagating around the country. Find out why more organizations find them valuable and learn what executive leaders need to consider before taking the second company leap. Read Steve Sucato’s report on why dance organizations are pursuing second companies.
Why People Give … and Why They Don’t
Seventy-seven reasons people give and 15 reasons they don’t. Read this month’s Development Dialogue from Ron Fredman.