You’ll Put Me In Thumbscrews If I Donate More? Sure!

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported on some interesting research that has emerged about what motivates people’s giving. Scholars have found that fund-raising appeals do best when they are crafted around a single gripping image, informing donors about big gifts that their peers have contributed helps expand giving, and holding an athletic marathon – or … Read more

Now That’s The Way!

I am approaching the end of the process of writing text for my next season brochure and I am trying to keep my descriptions interesting as per my earlier entries (here and here) in response to Greg Sandow’s post back in March 04 about keeping press releases interesting. He has actually since posted some examples … Read more

Independent Thoughts

I came across an article on the Inc website titled: An Entrepenure’s Declaration of Independence, by Rhonda Abrams. Because many elements involved in running an arts organization are similiar to running a small business, I saw a number of declarations included here that an arts administrator would do well do heed. Among them are: “Independence … Read more