How do you connect with donors? Focus on their passion, not your organization's needs. Show how you can help them make a difference. Read Ron Fredman's Development Dialogue about how to keep donors connected to your company for the long haul.
How do you connect with donors? Focus on their passion, not your organization's needs. Show how you can help them make a difference. Read Ron Fredman's Development Dialogue about how to keep donors connected to your company for the long haul.
The dance world lost an icon this week: the audacious and visionary Trisha Brown. Former Dance Magazine editor, writer, and Trisha Brown dancer Wendy Perron reflected on Brown's work, her kineticism, intellect, and perceptual sensibility.
Dance organizations are programming to convert families into fans.The Wallace Foundation researched seven such organizations that use educational outreach, community engagement, added benefits and special programming to reach all types of families.
Charlotte Ballet Executive Director Douglas Singleton speaks to Dance/USA about his dance epiphany, touring with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, re-branding, navigating organizational development, using data, and keeping his job fresh.
Dance/USA has administered the mentorship and training of rising arts administrators through its Institute for Leadership Training since 2012. Read more on what mentors and mentees say about their experiences.
Want to boost your audience engagement? Reach more ticket buyers and build solid relationships with attendees? Where do you look for answers? The Wallace Foundation's Daniel Windham would say, “What’s the data tell you?” Read on for more.
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.
Missed Dance/USA's community Dance Forum last week, or just want a refresher? Read Karyn D.Collins' report!
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.
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.