In part 1 of Mastering the Art of Time we discussed how to do a Time Audit. With that exercise you discovered how you are currently spending your time and how that compares to your ideal use of your time and energy. Now that you have done that exercise, you have a clear understanding of … Read more
Where does the time go? We all have 24 hours in a day but when it comes time to work on an important long-term project or something just for us…we never have enough hours in the day. We’re all busy. There are a lot of demands on our time. We find ourselves drained and frazzled … Read more
Arts always need funding and they always say the first grant is the hardest to get! That’s certainly true, but with these top tips, you can speed your way to that first grant.
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Big artistic projects need major support. Fundraising is key to every major artistic venture. If you’re the engine driving a new artistic project, you want to make the most of your fundraising efforts. Fundraisers Don’t Always Meet Their Financial Goals Have you been part of a fundraiser that fell short? Sometimes this can be a … Read more
Freelance violinist Heather Powell recently moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco after working with the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet. Currently, her work includes playing with the Los Angeles Opera, ballet companies, and recording for soundtracks for motion pictures and T.V. shows. But even with a high degree of success, she still … Read more
When I started fundraising for my nonprofit, I spoke with fundraisers and development directors and they would all say the same thing to me: No one is going to just give you money. You have to go out and ask. That advice is true for any part of our career. Whether you are booking concerts, … Read more
