Arts Insights Newsletter

Be Ready for the Next Big Thing! Fundraising Strategies to Implement Now Elisabeth B. Galley and Dale C. Hedding, Vice Presidents   Special initiatives such as commissioning a new work, renovating a hall or museum gallery, or launching an endowment campaign are exciting opportunities that can only be achieved with careful planning and thoughtful preparation. However, […]

The Three Sides of Organizational Diversity Wyona Lynch-McWhite, Vice President   Conversations around diversity in connection to the arts and culture industry are often perceived to be negative, as board members, audiences, and staff lament the lack of diversity in their organizations. This absence is certainly a statement of fact in the United States. However,

Content is King: Planning Museum Projects Carolynne Harris, Vice President   Cultural facility planning is a complex process – for performing arts facilities, mixed-use spaces, and museums. Following “Are You Ready for a Cultural Facility Project?” by ACG Senior Advisor Willem Brans (2015), this edition of Arts Insights will distinguish the process and particular concerns

[vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14674″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Recent Trends in Philanthropic Giving Elisabeth B. Galley and Dale C. Hedding, Vice Presidents August 2016 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] For many organizations, the summer months mean a (slightly) less hectic program schedule. Additionally, this season often coincides with the closing months of the fiscal year for arts and

RECENT TRENDS IN PHILANTHROPIC GIVING For many cultural organizations, the last days of summer coincide with the closing months of the fiscal year ? a natural time to review recent financial performance. In such a review it can be quite helpful to access current information on philanthropic giving nationwide rather than rely on past conclusions

Creating a Superb, Self-Managed Board Laurie Dowling, Senior Consultant; Susan Trapnell, Senior Advisor; Kathryn R. Martin, Vice President   Although many factors contribute to the health of cultural organizations, the effectiveness of the board of trustees is often the single most important internal determinant of an organization’s ability to effectively pursue its mission and serve

Ten Top Web Resources for Arts & Culture Leaders   Summer is almost here. It’s time for outdoor concerts, arts festivals, summer stock and, once again, ACG’s annual list of the top ten web resources for arts and culture leaders. Here, in no particular order, are our recommendations to bookmark for your summer reading list.

[vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14578″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] CAN COMMUNITY IMPACT BE STRENGTHENED BY MERGING? THE RIGHT PROCESS REVEALS THE ANSWER Kathryn R. Martin, Vice President Arts and culture organization Board and executive leaders continually focus on the needs of the ever-changing communities that they serve. They regularly evaluate how their organizations will deliver

[vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14578″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Extraordinary Boards: A Key Factor in Organizational Sustainability Susan Trapnell, Senior Advisor Although many factors contribute to the health of arts and cultural organizations, an effective  board is the single most important determinant of an organization’s ability to thrive, withstand adversity, and rise to new challenges.