January is a great time to reflect on the past and set a course for the future.   Some of us are setting out to create Big Changes, and some of us are simply striving to successfully manage the challenges and opportunities that each day of the New Year will bring… without burning out! As you […]

A twenty-fifth work Anniversary is a reason to celebrate – and those professionals who reach this important milestone are in a very distinguished group!  As our San Diego arts & culture community continues to grow and thrive, it’s in no small part due to this special (and growing) group of veteran leaders who have chosen […]

Arts and culture organizations have dedicated boards and employees who are ready to do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of their organization is achieved, especially in times of need. During a leadership transition, for example, the board will create a plan to find the organization’s next leader. This clear understanding of the board’s […]

Articulating What Matters: Framing organizational plans and impacts into a fundraising campaign dynamic Strategic trajectory and community impact Arts and culture organizations seldom run in status quo mode. Funding streams shift, grantors initiate new expectations, community demographics change, and donors become more discerning and protective of where they invest their support. Organizations strive to keep […]